I think Vegas knew it didn't matter how hi they made the spread, the majority would bet on New England for 3 reasons.
1. There are more NE fans than any other team in the NFL except maybe the Steelers.
2. They are picked to win the Superbowl.
3 Tom Brady is back.
People don"t realize that this is Tom Brady's first regular season game in a long time and he has to get his timing back. I don't care how good you are. You are playing in the NFL and everyone on the field is Pro caliber. Plus his knee still bothers him. Notice how he is not shifting weight forward.
Lets go Bill"s!!!!Soumi