The Miami Dolphins (1-3-0) visit Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Patriots (1-3-0) on Oct. 6. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Foxborough, MA.
The Patriots are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -1 (-110).
The Dolphins vs. Patriots Over/Under is 36.5 total points for the game.
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Dolphins vs. Patriots Prediction
The winning team model predicts the Patriots will win this game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Patriots will cover the spread with 51.2% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Dolphins players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Dolphins Player Prop Bets Today
- Braxton Berrios has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 14 of his last 15 games (+12.75 Units / 69% ROI)
- Braxton Berrios has hit the Longest Reception Under in his last 9 games (+9.00 Units / 84% ROI)
- Durham Smythe has hit the Receptions Over in 9 of his last 11 games (+7.55 Units / 56% ROI)
- Raheem Mostert has hit the Longest Reception Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 80% ROI)
- Tua Tagovailoa has hit the Passing Yards Under in his last 6 away games (+6.00 Units / 79% ROI)
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Patriots players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
Best Patriots Player Prop Best Bets Today
- Antonio Gibson has hit the Receptions Over in 10 of his last 15 games (+5.50 Units / 32% ROI)
- Austin Hooper has hit the Receptions Over in 7 of his last 11 games (+3.80 Units / 31% ROI)
- Antonio Gibson has hit the Longest Reception Over in 6 of his last 8 games (+3.75 Units / 42% ROI)
- Austin Hooper has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 9 of his last 14 games (+3.60 Units / 23% ROI)
- Demario Douglas has hit the Longest Reception Under in 6 of his last 8 games (+3.50 Units / 36% ROI)
Dolphins Best Bets:
- The Miami Dolphins have covered the 3Q Spread in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.60 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Miami Dolphins have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 games (+6.20 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Miami Dolphins have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 20 games (+4.15 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Miami Dolphins have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 17 games (+3.85 Units / 20% ROI)
- The Miami Dolphins have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 9 of their last 17 games (+3.30 Units / 11% ROI)
Patriots Best Bets:
- The New England Patriots have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 games (+7.35 Units / 37% ROI)
- The New England Patriots have covered the 4Q Spread in 10 of their last 17 games (+2.60 Units / 14% ROI)
- The New England Patriots have covered the 2H Spread in 5 of their last 8 games (+1.90 Units / 21% ROI)
- The New England Patriots have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 5 of their last 8 games at home (+1.05 Units / 10% ROI)
Dolphins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Dolphins art 0-4 (-4.5 Units / -100% ROI).
- Dolphins are 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.95 Units / -50.86% ROI
- Dolphins are 1-3 when betting the Over for -2.3 Units / -52.27% ROI
- Dolphins are 3-1 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / ROI
Patriots Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Patriots are 1-2 (-1.2 Units / -27.27% ROI).
- Patriots are 1-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.1 Units / 2.5% ROI
- Patriots are 2-2 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
- Patriots are 2-2 when betting the Under for -0.2 Units / -4.55% ROI
Miami Dolphins: Keys to the Game vs. the New England Patriots
The Dolphins were undefeated (7-0) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .574.
The Dolphins are 8-2 (.800) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent since the 2023 season — 6th-best in NFL. The Patriots has allowed an average time of possession of 31 min and 44 s since the 2023 season — 3rd-highest in NFL.
The Dolphins are winless (0-4) when passing for less than 200 yards since the 2023 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .405.
The Dolphins are 1-3 (.250) this season — T-2nd-worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.
New England Patriots: Keys to the Game vs. the Miami Dolphins
The Patriots are 1-8 (.111) at home since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .548.
The Patriots are winless (0-9) when allowing 5 or more explosive passes since the 2023 season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .429.
The Patriots were 1-7 (.125) when within 7 points entering the 4th quarter last season — worst in NFL; League Avg: .500.
The Patriots were winless (0-5) when converting less than 55% of its red zone chances into touchdowns last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .464.
Additional Matchup Notes for Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots
The Patriots have run just 38.0% offensive plays in on their opponent’s side of the field since the 2023 season — 2nd-worst in NFL. The Dolphins have allowed their opponents to run just 41.5% of plays in their territory since the 2023 season — 5th-best in NFL.