Dolphins vs Patriots Prediction & NFL Odds for Week 2
At 8:20 ET, the Dolphins and Patriots meet up at Gillette Stadium for a week 2 NFL matchup. The action will be broadcast on NBC, and it’s all happening on Sunday, September 17th.
The odds for this week 2 AFC East matchup have the Dolphins as the 2.5 point favorite on the spread. Keep reading to find out how I see this one playing out.
Prediction at a Glance for Patriots vs Dolphins
- Tons of value at +2.5 in this one.
- I’m sticking to the moneyline for the Dolphins.
- At 46.5, give me the over.
Betting Odds & Lines for this Game
- Spread: Dolphins -2 | Patriots +2.5
- Total: 46.5
- MoneyLine: Dolphins -140 | Patriots +118
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Dolphins vs. Patriots Prediction: Spread
Miami will look to keep things rolling as they have put together a mark of 2-1 over their past three games. The team has also been excellent vs the spread, going 3-0. Their over-under record in these games was 2-1. In their last five road games, Miami has averaged 26 points per game while allowing 29. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 4-1.
Through their last three regular season contests, New England has a record of 1-2. Their record against the spread in this stretch is 0-3 to go along with an over-under mark of 2-1. Across the Patriots last five home games, the team averaged 24 points per game while allowing 25. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
For the point spread, I’m backing New England at +2.5. I believe the New England rushing game will take full advantage of the issues in Miami’s defense, which had trouble defending the run in their last game. Make your bet now on New England with +2.5.
- Free Spread Prediction Patriots +2.5 (Bet Now)
Dolphins vs. Patriots Prediction: MoneyLine
In the first week of the season, the Dolphins squared off against the Jets and clinched a 11-6 win at home. Skylar Thompson wrapped up the game with 152 passing yards and a passer rating of 76. Overall, he completed 20 of 31 passes.
In their season opener, the Patriots had an away game against the Bills, resulting in a 35-23 loss. They begin week two with a 0-1 record. Mac Jones wrapped up the game with 243 passing yards and a passer rating of 75. Overall, he completed 26 of 40 passes.
For the point spread, I’m backing New England at +2.5. I believe the New England rushing game will take full advantage of the issues in Miami’s defense, which had trouble defending the run in their last game. Make your bet now on New England with +2.5.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction Dolphins -140 (Bet Now)
Dolphins vs. Patriots Prediction: Total
Miami’s season-opener finished with a combined 17 points. With the over/under line going into the game being 37, the Dolphins are 1-0 on the over/under to start the season and their game finished 1st in total points compared to the other games.
Compared to the other games in week 1, the Patriots’ season opener was 4th in combined points around the league. The line going into the game was 44, putting at 1-0 to start the year on the over/under.
So far this season, Miami has an 20 average margin against their over/under lines. At 46.5, we have this game going over with a combined 48 points.
- Free Total Prediction OVER 46.5 (Bet Now)
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