The Rams predictably opened the week as the favorites over the Patriots, despite New England winning four of its last five and blowing out the Chargers 45-0 on Sunday. However, as the week has gone on, the betting line has shifted in New England’s direction.

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After opening as 6-point favorites over the Patriots, the Rams are now favored by only 4.5 points, according to BetMGM. L.A. hasn’t had any notable injuries, so the line shift is likely due to the majority of bets coming in on the Patriots to cover, thus lowering the spread so that the sportsbook gets more money on the Rams.

The over/under hasn’t changed, still sitting at 44.5 points. That’s tied for the third-lowest of Week 14, suggesting this game will be a defensive battle. The Rams have gone 7-5 against the spread this season, covering in more than half of their games. The Patriots have covered just six times in their 12 games this year.

The Patriots are coming off a 27-13 road win over the New York Jets as 13-point favorites, while the Vikings knocked off the Green Bay Packers 24-17 at home as 3.5-point chalk. NFL point spread.

New England Patriots vs Minnesota Vikings Opening Odds and Betting Line. Odds makers at Bovada had the Minnesota Vikings as 4.5-point underdogs in the game, but bet down to -3, while the betting total was sitting at 49 over at BetDSI. Get the free Odds Shark app with lines and Bet Tracker capabilities! In the Apple Store and on Google Play. Point favorites in the Metrodome. But overall the head-to-head series is nearly even with the Patriots holding a slim 3-2 SU edge while the Vikings hold a slim 4-3 ATS edge all told. Back in 2002 the Vikings came within a touchdown of springing the upset, losing 24-17 as 8-point. Broncos (-26.5) vs. The Jaguars started the season 0–5, while Peyton Manning's. But with an ailing Tom Brady at the helm for New England, NFL odds-makers are not giving the Pats so much as a touchdown margin in the point spread. Who: Minnesota Vikings at New England Patriots. When: Sunday, December 2nd 4:25 PM EST. Where: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA. Lines: Minnesota (+5) vs New England (-5) / O/U Total: (48.5).

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The Rams and Patriots will kick off at 8:20 p.m. ET on Thursday night from SoFi Stadium in Inglewood.

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