We might have another ugly primetime game, with the Bears traveling to New England to take on the Patriots on Monday Night Football. Despite an uncertain quarterback situation for New England, they’re still favored by eight points in a game with a total of just 40.
This is a tough game to approach from a live standpoint, but there are a couple angles worth watching. We’ll get into them both below as we break down how to live bet Bears-Patriots on Monday Night Football.
How We Approach Live Betting Generally
The NFL is perfect for live betting, with the pauses between plays providing plenty of time to get bets in. This season, I've built a model to project the pace of play under a variety of in-game scenarios. These include first vs. second half, as well as which team is leading or when the game is within a touchdown.
The primary benefit is for betting totals. If the game is going to be faster or slower than was assumed pregame, the application is obvious. Faster-paced games tend to produce more points.