New England Patriots vs Denver Broncos Betting Pick & Prediction for 1/25

NFL Game preview

The New England Patriots will take on the Denver Broncos in the 2025 Conference Championships. This game is set for Sunday, January 25, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. Fans can catch the action on CBS.

The Patriots, led by head coach Mike Vrabel, have a postseason record of 2-0. They performed well during the regular season with a 14-3 record, remaining unbeaten on the road. The Broncos, under head coach Sean Payton, have a 1-0 postseason record and were strong at home during the regular season with an 8-1 record. Weather conditions for the game are expected to be very cold with a clear sky and light breeze.

New England Patriots Team Preview

The New England Patriots have been on a roll recently. They won their last three regular season games. Their most recent victory was a 38-10 win against the Miami Dolphins.

Drake Maye has been a standout for the Patriots. He threw for 4394 yards and 31 touchdowns over the season. Rhamondre Stevenson and TreVeyon Henderson have been key in the rushing game.

The Patriots have some injury concerns to address. Mack Hollins and Antonio Gibson are among those on injured reserve. Terrell Jennings is questionable with a concussion.

Patriots vs Broncos Game Day Info

  • Sport: Football
  • Teams: New England Patriots vs. Denver Broncos
  • Venue: Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO USA
  • Date: Sunday, January 25, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Patriots Moneyline -249, Broncos Moneyline +205

Denver Broncos Team Preview

The Denver Broncos recently showed strength in their game against the Los Angeles Chargers. They won with a score of 19-3 at home. Bo Nix led the offense with 141 passing yards.

The Broncos have had a mix of results in their recent games. They won against the Kansas City Chiefs with a score of 20-13. However, they faced a setback when they lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-20.

The team has been facing some injury challenges. Key players like Bo Nix and J.K. Dobbins are dealing with injuries. Despite this, the team continues to show depth and determination on the field.

BTB Betting Pick

The Patriots are favored by 5.5 points against the Broncos. Given the Broncos’ strong defense, ranked 3rd in opponent score, taking the Broncos to cover the spread at +5.5 (-117) seems wise. The projected score is Patriots 20, Broncos 17, making the spread a close call.

The total for the game is set at 42.5. With both teams having defensive strengths, especially the Broncos with their top-ranked sack and interception stats, the under 42.5 (-112) looks promising. The projected total score is 37, suggesting a low-scoring game.