The Miami Dolphins and the New England Patriots will meet on the gridiron at Gillette Stadium on Sunday in a battle of division rivals. Current streak:
Miami has lost 2 straight games.
New England has won 2 straight games.
Team records:
Miami: 0-2 SU, 0-2 ATS
New England: 2-0 SU, 1-1 ATS
Miami most recently:
When playing in September are 2-8
When playing on turf are 1-9
After being outgained are 1-9
When playing within the division are 1-9
New England most recently:
When playing in September are 8-2
When playing on turf are 10-0
After outgaining opponent are 9-1
When playing within the division are 8-2
A few trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Miami's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 6 games when playing New England
Miami is 2-4 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
Miami is 5-11-2 ATS in its last 18 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New England's last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of New England's last 5 games at home
New England is 20-1 SU in its last 21 games
New England is 15-1 SU in its last 16 games at home
Next up:
Miami home to San Diego, Sunday, October 5
New England at San Francisco, Sunday, October 5
NFL Betting oddsmakers like BetUs currently have the Patriots listed as 12-point favorites versus the Dolphins, while the game's total is sitting at 36½.
The Dolphins lost to Arizona 31-10 as a 6.5-point underdog in Week 2. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (40.5).
Chad Pennington threw for 112 yards with no touchdowns for Miami and Ronne Brown rushed for 25 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries.
The Patriots defeated the Jets 19-10 as a 1-point favorite in Week 2. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37.5).
Stephen Gostkowski kicked four field goals in the game and Matt Cassel passed for 165 yards with no touchdowns in the win.
