BETTOR’S WEATHER

The betting market has largely agreed: New England is a 5.5-point favorite, though some lines have drifted toward −6, reflecting growing juice on the Patriots. (fanduel.com) Moneyline values range around −240 for New England and +210 for Atlanta. Totals are clustered in the mid-44 to 45.5 range, with most betting activity favoring this game to stay under. (crunchsports.com) Public tickets tend to favor the Patriots heavily—nearly 60-40 in side bets—but sharper money appears mixed, with some value identified in the Falcons at +6 and under 45. The spread has held relatively steady, suggesting pros believe New England is rightly chalked but not by an blowout margin. Total movement reflects concerns about Atlanta’s offense and New England’s conservative second-half tempo. Given injury reports and recent trends, the market seems tilted toward a low-scoring, controlled game where field position and turnovers matter.