Patriots vs Bills Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 5

A Buffalo Bills helmet sits on the turf next to a couple of footballs prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Carolina Panthers, Saturday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Brian Westerholt)
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  • The Bills are -7.5 point favorites vs the Patriots
  • Total (Over/Under): 50 points
  • Watch this game on NBC | PEAC | NBCU

The New England Patriots (2-2-0) visit Highmark Stadium to take on the Buffalo Bills (4-0-0) on Oct. 5. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:20pm EDT in Orchard Park, NY.

The Bills are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).

The Patriots vs. Bills Over/Under is 50 total points for the game.

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Patriots vs. Bills Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Patriots+7.5 -11050 -110325
Bills -7.5 -11050 -110-425

Patriots vs. Bills Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Bills will win this game with 86.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Patriots vs Bills Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Patriots will cover the spread with 59.5% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Patriots players this game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Patriots Player Prop Bets Today

  • Antonio Gibson has hit the Receptions Under in his last 6 games (+7.40 Units / 97% ROI)
  • Austin Hooper has hit the Receptions Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+6.80 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Mack Hollins has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Drake Maye has hit the Passing Yards Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Austin Hooper has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 5 of his last 6 away games (+3.90 Units / 57% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Bills players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Bills Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Josh Palmer has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 12 of his last 16 games (+7.30 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Josh Allen has hit the TD Passes Over in 13 of his last 19 games (+6.50 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Ray Davis has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 12 of his last 17 games (+6.30 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Josh Allen has hit the Interceptions Under in 13 of his last 19 games (+4.95 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Ty Johnson has hit the Receptions Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.90 Units / 44% ROI)
  • The New England Patriots have hit the 1Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 games (+6.60 Units / 36% ROI)
  • The New England Patriots have hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The New England Patriots have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 6 of their last 7 away games (+5.00 Units / 65% ROI)
  • The New England Patriots have covered the 4Q Spread in 6 of their last 7 away games (+4.85 Units / 56% ROI)
  • The New England Patriots have hit the 1H Moneyline in 9 of their last 18 games (+3.75 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 2H Moneyline in 14 of their last 17 games (+12.02 Units / 35% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have covered the 2H Spread in 15 of their last 19 games (+10.52 Units / 47% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 games (+8.25 Units / 23% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 14 of their last 22 games (+5.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 4Q Game Total Over in 13 of their last 20 games (+5.10 Units / 22% ROI)

Patriots Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Patriots are 2-2 (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Patriots are 2-2 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.35 Units / -5.93% ROI
  • Patriots are 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • Patriots are 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / ROI

Bills Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Bills are 2-2 (-0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • Bills are 4-0 when betting on the Moneyline for +4 Units / 17.28% ROI
  • Bills are 3-1 when betting the Over for +1.9 Units / 43.18% ROI
  • Bills are 1-3 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI

New England Patriots: Keys to the Game vs. the Buffalo Bills

The Patriots have gone three and out 5 times in the 3rd quarter this season — T-most in NFL.

The Patriots have a third down conversion rate of 39% on third and 10+ yards to go this season — T-2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 16%.

The Patriots ran successful plays on 9% of rush attempts in the 2nd half in Week 4 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Patriots ran 45 plays in Week 4 — 2nd-fewest in NFL.

Buffalo Bills: Keys to the Game vs. the New England Patriots

Bills are 17-1 (.944) when scoring 22 or more points (T-2nd-best in NFL) and just .000 when scoring less than 22 points since the 2024 season (T-worst in NFL).

The Bills are undefeated (4-0) this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .492.

The Bills are undefeated (3-0) vs top 10 pass offenses since the 2024 season They play the Patriots in Week 5 (Ranks seventh in passing offense).

The Bills are 16-3 (.842) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season — 5th-best in NFL. The Patriots have averaged just 1.8 sacks per game over that time span — 3rd-worst in NFL.

Additional Matchup Notes for New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills

Bills are 17-1 (.944) when scoring 22 or more points (T-2nd-best in NFL) and just .000 when scoring less than 22 points since the 2024 season (T-worst in NFL).

The Bills are undefeated (4-0) this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .492.

The Bills are undefeated (3-0) vs top 10 pass offenses since the 2024 season They play the Patriots in Week 5 (Ranks seventh in passing offense).

The Bills are 16-3 (.842) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season — 5th-best in NFL. The Patriots have averaged just 1.8 sacks per game over that time span — 3rd-worst in NFL.

The Patriots have gone three and out 5 times in the 3rd quarter this season — T-most in NFL.

The Patriots have a third down conversion rate of 39% on third and 10+ yards to go this season — T-2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 16%.

The Patriots ran successful plays on 9% of rush attempts in the 2nd half in Week 4 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Patriots ran 45 plays in Week 4 — 2nd-fewest in NFL.

New England Patriots Offense: Important Stats

The Patriots have gone three and out 5 times in the 3rd quarter this season — T-most in NFL.

The Patriots have a third down conversion rate of 39% on third and 10+ yards to go this season — T-2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 16%.

The Patriots ran successful plays on 9% of rush attempts in the 2nd half in Week 4 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Patriots ran 45 plays in Week 4 — 2nd-fewest in NFL.

Buffalo Bills Offense: Important Stats

Bills are 17-1 (.944) when scoring 22 or more points (T-2nd-best in NFL) and just .000 when scoring less than 22 points since the 2024 season (T-worst in NFL).

The Bills are undefeated (4-0) this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .492.

The Bills are undefeated (3-0) vs top 10 pass offenses since the 2024 season They play the Patriots in Week 5 (Ranks seventh in passing offense).

The Bills are 16-3 (.842) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season — 5th-best in NFL. The Patriots have averaged just 1.8 sacks per game over that time span — 3rd-worst in NFL.

New England Patriots Defense: Important Stats

The Patriots have gone three and out 5 times in the 3rd quarter this season — T-most in NFL.

The Patriots have a third down conversion rate of 39% on third and 10+ yards to go this season — T-2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 16%.

The Patriots ran successful plays on 9% of rush attempts in the 2nd half in Week 4 — worst in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

The Patriots ran 45 plays in Week 4 — 2nd-fewest in NFL.

Buffalo Bills Defense: Important Stats

Bills are 17-1 (.944) when scoring 22 or more points (T-2nd-best in NFL) and just .000 when scoring less than 22 points since the 2024 season (T-worst in NFL).

The Bills are undefeated (4-0) this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .492.

The Bills are undefeated (3-0) vs top 10 pass offenses since the 2024 season They play the Patriots in Week 5 (Ranks seventh in passing offense).

The Bills are 16-3 (.842) when allowing less than 3 sacks since the 2024 season — 5th-best in NFL. The Patriots have averaged just 1.8 sacks per game over that time span — 3rd-worst in NFL.

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