Last Updated on January 2, 2011 4:10 pm by drew
Dolphins vs. Patriots Odds
FOXBORO, MA (TheSpread) – The New England Patriots have locked up everything it can heading into the playoffs, but it still must take on Miami on Sunday.
The Patriots are 13-2 on the season and 7-0 at home while the Dolphins are 7-8 on the year but an impressive 6-1 on the road. Trends show that Miami is 4-1 against the point spread odds in their last 5 games in New England and the road team has covered the spread in 6 of the last 7 in this series.
Oddsmakers from online sportsbook Sportsbook.com have given New England point spread odds of -4 against Miami on Sunday. The over/under total has been set at 43.5 points. (View Matchup)
Opening odds had the Patriots favored by 3 points. The spread climbed to 5 points late in the week before settling in at 4. The over/under total opened at 43 points and was as high as 44 points before closing at 43.5.
New England is 9-5-1 against the point spread odds this season and the Patriots have went over the point total in 12 of 15 games. The Pats have locked up the AFC East title and will have home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs. New England has won seven straight games in total and on the season is averaging 32 points per game on offense while allowing just 20.4 points per contest. There is no telling if New England will rest starters, but Tom Brady has been stellar this year, throwing for 3,701 yards and 34 touchdowns with just 4 interceptions.
Miami is 8-7 against the point spread odds this season and the Dolphins have went under the point total in 9 of 15 games. Miami has lost three of its last four games as the Dolphins have been awful on the road, winning just 1 of 8 games, yet are 6-1 on the road. Miami averages just 17.7 points per game on offense while giving up 19.7 per contest. The Dolphins have been led by Chad Henne, who has thrown for 3,230 yards and 15 touchdowns, but he also has 18 interceptions.
In terms of injuries, Miami tight end Anthony Fasano is doubtful with a knee injury for New England receiver Deion Branch is questionable with a knee injury.
Over 9,800 public bets have been placed on this game with New England getting 83% of the wagers with point spread odds of -4 against Miami.
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