At the onset of the season, the Patriots and Dolphins had plenty of questions to confront. First and foremost, for Miami was if QB Tua Tagovailoa could stay healthy. Miami showed NFL odds character by making the 2022 playoffs. But the Dolphins need Tua to be a serious Super Bowl threat. By contrast, the Patriots hired Bill O’Brien to save the offense and QB Mac Jones. Perhaps, too, O’Brien can keep Bill Belichick off the hot seat. Last week, the Patriots fell painfully short against the Eagles. While Miami escaped Los Angeles in victory.
Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, September 17, 2023, 8:20 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, MA |
| TV Coverage: | NBC |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Dolphins | -2½ ( -110 ) | 46½ ( -110 ) | -135 |  |
| Patriots | +2½ ( -110 ) | 46½ ( -110 ) | +115 | |
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Miami Dolphins Team Overview
Last game, the Miami Dolphins won 36-34 against the Los Angeles Chargers as 3-point road dogs. The game went over the online wagering total of 50.5. Miami has a record of 1-0 straight up, 1-0 against the spread, and 1-0 over/under the total. Miami ranks 1st for total offense, 1st for passing, 25th for rushing, and 3rd for scoring. Defensively, they rank 29th overall, 18th against the pass, 30th against the rush, and 27th for points allowed. Also, Miami ranks 20th for the fewest turnovers lost and 29th for takeaways.
Namely, Tua Tagovailoa threw for 466 yards, the fourth most in an opener. Additionally, Tua threw for three touchdowns. In a game that saw two ties and nine lead changes, his 4-yard throw to Tyreek Hill with 1:45 remaining put the Dolphins ahead to stay.
Hill said during training camp he wants to be the first receiver to reach 2,000 yards in a season. Indeed, he got off to a great start. In sum, He had 215 yards, the third-best total in Week 1 in league history. Hill totaled 11 receptions and two touchdowns.
New England Patriots Team Overview
Last game, the New England Patriots lost 25-20 against the Philadelphia Eagles as 3.5-point home dogs. The game went over the total of 43.5. New England has a record of 0-1 straight up, 0-1 against the spread, and 1-0 over/under the total. New England ranks 5th for total offense, 4th for passing, 21st for rushing, and 15th for scoring. Defensively, they rank 9th overall, 9th against the pass, 18th against the rush, and 22nd for points allowed. Also, New England ranks 18th for the fewest turnovers lost and 18th for takeaways.
Namely, Jalen Hurts threw a touchdown pass. And Darius Slay had a 70-yard interception return for a score. Philadelphia built a big early lead and then hung on at the finish to beat the New England Patriots. Indeed, the Eagles capitalized on two early turnovers by the Patriots. It ruined a day when New England honored former quarterback Tom Brady at halftime.
New England’s Mac Jones finished 35 of 54 for 316 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception. At the same time, Kendrick Bourne had two TD receptions. Hunter Henry added the other scoring catch for an offense that outgained the Eagles 382-251.
Dolphins at Patriots SBG Free Picks
New England is already under the gun after their 2022 flop. Correlate the Patriots have no margin for error. Look for a focused New England effort with the NFL betting odds.
Dolphins at Patriots SBG Best Bet: New England Patriots.