Betting on the Patriots Isn’t the Lock of the Year
Here is an article on the Patriots in today's New York Times. Basically, the Patriots are only 10-4 ATS, 2-4 ATS in the last 6 games and have failed to cover everytime they have been favored by 17 or more points. As great as the Pats have been this season, they haven't been a good bet.
I don't think New England bets on themselves to cover the spread.
"Las Vegas oddsmakers, however, have done something that none of the N.F.L’s. brightest offensive and defensive coordinators have done this season: beat the New England Patriots"