Dolphins vs. Titans Pick
The Miami Dolphins and Tennessee Titans will put their slim playoff hopes on the line when they meet at LP Field at 1:00PM ET on Sunday.
The Dolphins beat the Jaguars 14-10 as a 2-point underdog in Week 14, while the combined score fell under the posted total of 43 points. Ricky Williams rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown on 28 carries for Miami, while Chad Henne threw for 220 yards and ran for score in the victory.
The Titans beat the Rams 47-7 as a 14-point favorite in Week 14, while the combined score went over the posted total of 40 points. Chris Johnson rushed for 117 yards with a pair of rushing touchdowns and a touchdown reception, while quarterback Vince Young threw for 132 yards with a touchdown before having to be replaced because of an injury.
Oddsmakers from online sports book SBGGLOBAL.com have made the Titans 5-point favorites over the Dolphins in Week 15. The over/under total for Sunday’s game has been set at 43 points.
Miami is 5-2 against the spread in its last seven games and 4-1 ATS in its last five games on the road. Tennessee is 5-2 ATS in its last seven games, while the total has gone under in six of its last seven games when playing Miami.
The health status of quarterback Vince Young is key to this game. If he plays, then the Titans have an edge because Kerry Collins has been nothing shy of a disaster in extended play this season. But even if he is healthy enough to go, how effective can Young really be with a bad hamstring?
Our free pick prediction for this game is the Dolphins +5. They’ve got a realistic chance of making the postseason and their defense played well last week in Jacksonville. They’re also relatively healthy, which is key for any team this late in the season. Take Miami and the points, as well as the under as this should be somewhat of a low-scoring game.
Our NFL Week 15 Free Pick for this matchup is: MIAMI DOLPHINS +5 and UNDER 43.
Dolphins at Titans Current Odds
307 Miami Dolphins +5 Over 43
308 Tennessee Titans –5 Under 43
Miami is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Tennessee is 2-7 SU in its last 9 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Tennessee’s last 7 games when playing Miami
MIAMI
[QB] 09/28/2009 – Chad Pennington IR ( Shoulder )
[CB] 10/27/2009 – Will Allen IR ( Knee )
[RB] 10/20/2009 – Patrick Cobbs IR ( Knee )
[RB] 11/19/2009 – Ronnie Brown IR ( Foot )
[DT] 11/23/2009 – Jason Ferguson out for season ( Quad )
[DE] 12/13/2009 – Lionel Dotson "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Ankle )
[C] 12/16/2009 – Jake Grove is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Ankle )
[wr] 12/13/2009 – Davone Bess injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Ankle )
[LB] 12/17/2009 – Reggie Torbor "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Hamstring )
[RT] 12/17/2009 – Vernon Carey "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Back )
[LB] 12/17/2009 – Joey Porter "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Knee )
[SS] 12/18/2009 – Yeremiah Bell "?" Sunday vs. Tennessee ( Knee )
TENNESSEE
No significant injuries.
Posted: 12/20/09 7:15AM ET