Last Updated on January 3, 2010 7:20 am by Anthony Rome
Steelers vs. Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins and Pittsburgh Steelers will put their playoff hopes on the line in Week 17 when they square off at 1:00PM ET on Sunday.
The Steelers beat the Ravens 23-20 as a 3-point favorite in Week 16, while the combined score pushed the total of 43 points. Ben Roethlisberger threw for 249 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Pittsburgh, while Santonio Holmes caught five passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.
The Dolphins lost to the Texans 27-20 as a 2-point favorite in Week 16, while the combined score pushed the total of 47 points. Chad Henne threw for 322 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Miami, while Lex Hilliard had nine receptions for 74 yards and a touchdown.
Oddsmakers from online sports book Sportsbook.com have made the Steelers 3-point favorites over the Dolphins in Week 17. The over/under total for Sunday’s game has been set at 45 points.
Our free pick prediction for this game is the Dolphins +3. Pittsburgh is 1-5-1 against the spread in its last seven games and 2-7 ATS in its last nine games on the road. Meanwhile, Miami is 4-2 against the number in its last six games.
The Steelers have won their last two games, but they were both at home. Their last two road games game with losses against the Browns and Ravens. We like the home dog getting points and think Miami will play better than it did in the first half last week against Houston.
Our NFL Week 17 Free Pick for this matchup is: MIAMI DOLPHINS +3 and OVER 45.
Steelers vs. Dolphins Current Odds
313 Pittsburgh Steelers –3 Over 45
314 Miami Dolphins +3 Under 45
Pittsburgh is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing Miami
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Pittsburgh’s last 7 games when playing Miami
Miami is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games
Miami is 3-9 ATS in its last 12 games at home
PITTSBURGH
[FB] 09/29/2009 – Frank Summers IR ( Back )
[DE] 10/18/2009 – Aaron Smith IR ( Shoulder )
[S] 12/27/2009 – Troy Polamalu "?" Sunday vs. Miami ( Knee )
[OG] 12/27/2009 – Chris Kemoeatu "?" Sunday vs. Miami ( Wrist )
[WR] 12/22/2009 – Limas Sweed out for season ( Illness )
[LB] 12/22/2009 – Greg Warren IR ( Knee )
[WR] 12/29/2009 – Hines Ward is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Miami ( Hamstring )
[DE] 12/29/2009 – Brett Keisel is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Miami ( Stinger )
[RB] 12/29/2009 – Willie Parker injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Miami ( Shoulder )
[LB] 12/29/2009 – Rocky Boiman injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Miami ( Calf )
[CB] 12/29/2009 – Keenan Lewis IR ( Undisclosed )
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] 12/27/2009 – Lionel Dotson "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Ankle )
[RB] 12/27/2009 – Ricky Williams injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Shoulder )
[LB] 12/28/2009 – Channing Crowder injured last game, doubtful Sunday vs. Pittsburgh ( Hamstring )
Posted: 1/3/10 7:20AM ET