Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots: preview, free NFL picks & predictions

Plenty of scores on the cards when Titans clash with Patriots

Titans running back Derrick Henry could have a big game against New EnglandCredit: Tim Warner (Getty Images)

Free American football tips, best bets and analysis for Tennessee Titans at New England Patriots in the wildcard round of the playoffs in the NFL.

Where to watch

Sky Sports Action, 1.15am Saturday night

Best bet

Over 44 points
1pt 4-5 bet365
Back this tip with bet365

Match preview

New England enter the playoffs at the wildcard stage for the first time in ten years after their shock 27-24 defeat to Miami last week saw them drop down to the number two seeds.

Having started the season with eight straight victories and a defence that looked impenetrable at times, they went on to lose four of their final eight with a couple of those wins being anything but easy.

The Titans, meanwhile, enter the playoffs in red-hot form after winning seven of their final ten games, which came about following the introduction of Ryan Tannehill as starting quarterback.

Their offence has been totally revitalised since his arrival but the plaudits have to go to running back Derrick Henry, who posted the most rushing yards in the league this season.

He was given the week off against New Orleans to recover from a hamstring issue, which looks a stroke of genius after he rushed for 211 yards and three touchdowns against Houston last week.

Henry will no doubt be raring to go and it will be a big test for the Patriots defence to try to contain him.

But on the offensive side of things, you can never count out quarterback Tom Brady and wide receiver Julian Edelman for New England, and a high-scoring clash could be on the cards in Foxborough.

For more American sports analysis and tips, visit www.pickswise.com

The lowdown

Venue Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
Surface Artificial
Weather Rain, 4C
Vegas handicap Tennessee +5
Vegas points line 44