MNF Betting Preview: Giants at Dolphins
The Week 14 edition of Monday Night Football puts the eyes of the nation squarely on a pair of teams who are desperately clinging to playoff hopes, as the New York Giants take their show on the road to face off against the Miami Dolphins in the Sunshine State. The Giants have played well against Miami as of late, emerging triumphant in five out of their last six versus the Fish.
For some reason the Dolphins just can’t cover the spread at home recently. Miami has gone 1-7 ATS in its last eight games at Sun Life Stadium.
Underdogs have been the profitable wager in this series. In the last five meetings between the clubs, the favored side is 0-5 ATS.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks, including Sportsbook, had set the matchup as a pick'em on the Sportsbook line for this contest. The total was hovering around 47.5 earlier in the week (check for the current over-under lines at Sportsbook).
Odds Shark prediction models pick the Dolphins to win this game on Monday 26-24. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
New York Giants vs Miami Dolphins Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The New York Giants will try to spoil to the party on Monday; they are 6-5-1 ATS against the spread this season, while the Miami Dolphins are 4-8 ATS. New York is 7-5 on the over under betting totals; Miami is 6-6. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs New York injuries news.
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Miami Dolphins at No. 30 and the New York Giants at No. 16 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Miami Dolphins No. 27-ranked offense (20 PPG) against a New York Giants defense that ranks No. 22 at 24.67 PPG. The Dolphins passing attack has averaged 230.83 yards per game, less than the Giants give up through the air (315.17 YPG on average).
Defensively, the New York Giants feature the league's No. 13-rated road run defense, allowing 105.67 yards per game. The Miami Dolphins, meanwhile, ranks No. 11 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Odell Beckham Jr. was good for 149 receiving yards in the Giants's most recent action, but while it helped his stats, it didn't help his team to victory and they fell 23-20 to the Jets.
Lamar Miller went over the 100-yard mark (113) in his team's latest effort as Miami defeated Baltimore by a score of 15-13 on Sunday.
Next Betting Matchups
New York home to Carolina, Sunday, December 20th
Miami at San Diego, Sunday, December 20th