Red-hot Patriots heavily-backed 6.5-point favorites at Falcons

The New England Patriots, who have put their early-season woes behind them, aim to record their fifth consecutive victory when they visit the Atlanta Falcons on Thursday night.

The Patriots (6-4) have outscored their foes 150-50 during the four-game streak and sit just a half-game behind the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East.

New England is a 6.5-point favorite on the road, with the Patriots backed by 77 percent of the bets