Early Bills vs. Patriots Prediction, Odds and Picks for Week 13

Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots are playing in the AFC East division rivalry in Week 13. The game is important for the playoff picture.

Bills are the top-scoring offense in the league, averaging 28.1 points per game. The last time they scored less than 28 points in a game was on Nov. 6th. New England's defense is one of the toughest for offenses this season, allowing just 18.4 points a week.

The key for the Bills to win is to keep up the ground game. The Patriots' run defense has given up just 64.7 rushing yards per game over their last three outings. New England's offense has struggled to be consistent recently. Bills defense is ranked in the top five in terms of points allowed. Patriots are without Von Miller. Bills are ranked 18th in points per games this season. Bill Belichick's team is 5.5 points behind the Patriots. Buffalo is a favorite. They are a team with a lot of injuries. Their defense will be without Miller this week. If the offensive line can control the line of scrimmage and keep Mac Jones clean, the team can keep their playoff hopes alive.