Dolphins vs Vikings Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 6
Check out our free Vikings vs Dolphins prediction for the NFL week 6 game in Miami Gardens. See who USA Wager likes to win and cover the spread in this football game. And, get our insight into the best over-under point total bet.
Vikings vs Dolphins Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 6
On Sunday, October 16th, the Minnesota Vikings travel to take on the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. This Non-Conference matchup is set to kickoff at 1:00 PM ET, and will be televised on FOX.
Heading into Sunday’s game, Minnesota is a strong favorite to come away with the win. But, can Miami take advantage of playing at home and pull off the upset? Keep reading to USA Wager’s Vikings vs Dolphins prediction.
- Spread: MIN -3.5 | MIA +3.5
- MoneyLine: MIN +-183 | MIA 154
- Total: 45.5
Vikings vs Dolphins Prediction: Spread
Heading into this week 6 contest against the Dolphins, the Vikings have a 4-1 record in the NFC. Currently, their overall record sits at 4-1 On the season, Minnesota has one of the better scoring margins in the NFL, ranking 10th with an average differential of 2.6 points. So far, the Vikings have been favored in 4 of their 5 games. The average point spread in these matchups is -5.
In their last 5 games away from home, the Vikings have a straight up record of 2-3-0 while going 1-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 17.8 points per game in these contests. The Vikings have played well in their last 5 games as the betting favorite, going 5-0 straight up and 2-3 against the spread.
Heading into this week 6 contest against the Vikings, the Dolphins have a 3-2 record in the AFC. Currently, their overall record sits a 3-2. With this record, the team is in the bottom half of the league in point differential. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of -3.2 points per game. So far, the Dolphins have been favored in 3 of their 5 games. The average point spread in these matchups is 4.
When looking at their past 5 home matchups, Miami has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 25.0 per game. The team went 5-0 overall in these games. In their last 5 games as the underdog, Miami has gone 3-2 vs the spread. Straight up, the team went 3-2 in these matchups.
In this matchup, we suggest grabbing the Dolphins on the spread as +3.5 point underdogs. On offense, look for the team’s 5th ranked passing attack to continue playing well on their way to covering the spread.
Free Spread Prediction: Miami Dolphins 3.5
Vikings vs Dolphins Prediction: Total
Heading into this week’s matchup, the Vikings have an over-under record of 3-2. This season, the Vikings are averaging 23.0 points per contest, placing them 13th in the league. Defensively, the team is ranked just 14th in points allowed per game. On the other side, heading into this week’s matchup, the Dolphins have an over-under record of 2-3. So far, the Dolphins have put together the 12th ranked scoring offense at 23.0 points per game. However, the team has struggled on defense, giving up 26.2 points per contest.
If looking to place a wager on the over-under, our projections see this game finishing with a total of 51 points, making the over the best bet.
Free Total Prediction: Over 45.5
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