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The New England Patriots and the Green Bay Packers meet at Lambeau Field this weekend for an intriguing matchup between two of the most popular NFL teams.
Read on for more about this Patriots vs Packers matchup in the 2023 NFL game, including our predictions, picks, and latest odds to win this showdown, as brought to you by JefeBet. Also, don’t forget to check out other NFL content to help you make the best betting decisions.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers NFL Preseason Week 2 Game on August 19, 2023
- Where: Lambeau Field, Green Bay, Wisconsin
- When: Saturday, August 19, 2023, 7:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: NFL+
- Spread: New England Patriots (+3) vs Green Bay Packers (-3)
- Over/Under: 37.0
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on the New England Patriots (+3)
Preseason record: 0-1
The Patriots lost to the Houston Texans at home in Week 1 of the 2023 NFL preseason, 20-9. Despite the loss, there are some positive takeaways for New England from that contest. One of which is the amazing performance of rookie quarterback Malik Cunningham, who went 3/4 for 19 passing yards and led the Pats with 34 rushing yards and a touchdown on just five carries. Meanwhile, Bailey Zappe looked good under center despite taking two sacks, as he went 12/14 for 79 passing yards.
Zappe can turn more heads with a much better play in Week 2. Although Mac Jones is the QB1, Zappe will be fully motivated. The Patriots struggled in finishing drives, going just 3/12 on third downs and 1/2 in the red zone. On defense, look for first-round pick Christian Gonzalez can shine anew after recording three tackles and a forced fumble.
Betting on the Green Bay Packers (-3)
Preseason record: 1-0
The Packers are entering their first season post-Aaron Rodgers era, and their first game in the preseason since parting ways with the future Hall of Fame quarterback was a success, as Green Bay took down the Cincinnati Bengals on the road in Week 1, 36-10.
Sean Clifford passed for 208 yards and a touchdown on 20/26 completions, but had a pair of interceptions. He will look to clean his errors, while Jordan Love might see a few snaps again. Love, the QB1 of the Packers, went 7/10 for 46 yards and a touchdown. What’s important is that Green Bay showed so much life on offense even without Rodgers in its life now. Rookie running back Emanuel Wilson can steal the show in Week 2 after burning rubber for 111 rushing yards and two touchdowns on just six carries in the Cincinnati game. The Packers are 2-1 against the spread in their last three preseason games.
El Jefe’s Prediction on New England Patriots vs Green Bay Packers
The Patriots struggled offensively in Week 1 because of a banged-up offensive line that could be healthier this time around. Taking the Patriots to cover.
Prediction:
The Packers win, 21-19.
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