For the past two decades New England would use their December games to get ready for what they hope would be a lengthy postseason run, but in 2023 the Patriots (2-10) are preparing for an offseason of big changes and a potential #1 draft pick as they head into week 14. New England’s struggles have mainly been on offense, something the Steelers definitely can relate to. Pittsburgh (7-5) keeps finding a way to win though, something they’ll hope to continue on Thursday night.

Before Betting on Patriots vs Steelers

It would benefit the Patriots to lose this game, as at 2-10 they currently hold what would be the #2 pick in a very QB heavy draft. New England definitely needs to make a move at the quarterback position, as it’s become evident that Mac Jones (10 TD, 12 INTs) nor Bailey Zappe (50% completion rate) are the answer there.

New England has lost five games in a row, a trend that Pittsburgh hopes continues as the Steelers are right in the thick of things in the AFC wild card race as the current #5 seed. Mike Tomlin’s crew is coming off a stunning 24-10 home loss to Arizona as -6 point favorites so they are reeling a bit.

What’s been lost in the Patriots’ horrible season is that their defense is still pretty solid – it’s why the O/U for Thursday night’s game is just 30 points. The New England offense has scored just 30 points in the last four games combined and they’re 0-4 over that span, but the defense has allowed 20, 10, 10, and 6 points in those contests.

New England vs Pittsburgh Offshore Betting Odds

Offshore Sportsbook Moneyline Total Point Spread
BetOnline NE (3.30) | PITT (1.36) 30 NE +6 (1.95) | PITT -6 (1.87)
MyBookie NE (2.90) | PITT (1.42) 30.5 NE +5.5 (1.91) | PITT -5.5 (1.91)
BetUS NE (3.40) | PITT (1.34) 30 NE +6 (1.90) | PITT -6 (1.90)
SportsBetting.ag NE (3.30) | PITT (1.36) 30 NE +6 (1.95) | PITT -6 (1.87)
XBet NE (2.90) | PITT (1.42) 39.5 NE +5.5 (1.91) | PITT -5.5 (1.91)

Patriots vs Steelers Prediction & Pick

The Steelers offense hasn’t been anything to write home about – unless you’re writing home to say they’ve been hard to watch. Pittsburgh does benefit from being home for consecutive games on the short week, but 6 points is too many for this team to be giving. 

Pick: Patriots +6

Carl Taylor
Carl Taylor

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Carl has sent many a Western Union deposit to offshore sportsbooks over the years, using his knowledge of three decades following sports to get the best lines in the globe. He\\\'s been anxiously waiting for the first off-planet sportsbook as well.

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