The New England Patriots (5-6) are coming off a big win against the Arizona Cardinals last week, when Cam Newton helped set up Patriots' kicker Nick Folk for a 50-yard game-winning field goal.As for the Los Angeles Chargers (3-8), they continue to fail in closing out games properly despite the rookie quarterback Justin Herbert's efforts. They lost to the Buffalo Bills last week and are ultimately slated to get a top-five pick in the 2021 NFL Draft next year.Nonetheless, this will be an important game for the Patriots to win in order to stay in the hunt for a playoff spot, as they battle with the Miami Dolphins for second place in the AFC East.New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers Betting OddsPatriots odds: -1.0 (-105)Chargers odds: +1.0 (-115)Spread: New England is a -1.0 favorite over Los Angeles on SundayNew England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers Picks1. New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton will have two rushing touchdowns.2. Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert will have at least 300 passing yards.3. Defensive end Joey Bosa will have two sacks on NewtonNew England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers Key NotesPatriots QB Cam Newton has thrown only four touchdown passes this seasonNewton has 9 interceptions in the season, over double the number of touchdowns he hasRookie Justin Herbert is 9th in passing yards, with 3,015 yardsChargers have the 12th ranked defense in the league, allowing 342.9 yards per gameThe Patriots have the 16th ranked defense in the league, 14th in passing yardsHerbert has 23 passing touchdowns, the most among rookie quarterbacksDespite the losses, the Chargers are averaging 25.2 points per gameThe all-time series between these two teams is led by the Patriots, with a 25-15-12 recordReceiver Keenan Allen is on track to have another 1000+ receiving yard seasonThe last time these two teams met was in January, when the Patriots demolished the Chargers 41-28Wrote about Justin Herbert, who is freaking awesome. https://t.co/ak1FoI4PEc pic.twitter.com/NtU9BbtJfa— Yaya Dubin (@JADubin5) November 27, 2020New England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers Key InjuriesNew England Patriots:QB Cam Newton (abdomen) is questionable but expected to playK Nick Folk (back) is questionable but expected to playOL Shaq Mason (calf) is questionableLos Angeles Chargers:DE Joey Bosa (shin) is questionable but should be available to playCB Casey Hayward Jr. (groin) is questionableNew England Patriots at Los Angeles Chargers PredictionPrediction: Patriots 23, Chargers 17Money Line: Patriots -112, Chargers -104Against The Spread: Patriots 5-6, Chargers 3-8