NFL Week 5 will continue with the Miami Dolphins taking on the New England Patriots this Sunday afternoon at Gillette Stadium. The Miami Dolphins are at the bottom of the AFC East with a 1-3 record on the season, with the New England Patriots matching the same score in the third position. The Patriots are hoping to turn things around after Week 4’s defeat. The Miami Dolphins are expected to win Sunday’s game as per the top NFL betting experts.
The preview information
Date: October 6, Sunday | Time: 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time
Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, Massachusetts
TV: FOX
Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Miami Dolphins Vs New England Patriots Odds, Spread, Moneyline
Moneyline: Miami Dolphins (-120) vs New England Patriots (+100)
Spread: Miami Dolphins (+1 – 115) vs New England Patriots (-1 +105)
Total (O/U): Miami Dolphins (u35.5) vs New England Patriots (o35.5)
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins shamefully lost to the Tennessee Titans in the previous week with a final score of 31-12. In that game, Miami’s QB Tyler Huntley attempted 22 passes and completed 14 for 96 yards. Huntley also led the rushing with eight carries for 40 yards, scoring a single TD. On defense, the Dolphins had Jaylen Waddle contributing four receptions for 36 yards. This season, the Dolphins are chalking up 11 points per game, while allowing 24 points.
Top 3 Players
Tua Tagovailoa: 483 Yds, 2 TD, 3 INT
De’Von Achane: 53 Car, 165 Yds, 1 TD
Tyreek Hill: 17 Rec, 217 Yds, 1 TD
New England Patriots
The New England Patriots were paired with the San Francisco 49ers last time out and lost the game 30-13. Against the 49ers, New England’s QB Jacoby Brissett went for 168 yards, completing 19 passes out of 32. Brissett went on to score a single TD, along with a lone interception. Rhamondre Stevenson took charge of the rushing with 13 carries for 43 yards, while Antonio Gibson defended with three receptions for 67 yards.
Top 3 Players
Jacoby Brissett: 536 Yds, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rhamondre Stevenson: 65 Car, 267 Yds, 2 TD
Hunter Henry: 14 Rec, 148 Yds, 0 TD
Miami Dolphins Vs New England Patriots Injury Report
Miami Dolphins
Terron Armstead (T) Is “?” Sunday vs New England, Eye
Raheem Mostert (RB) Is “?” Sunday vs New England, Chest
Kendall Fuller (CB) Is “?” Sunday vs New England, Concussion
River Cracraft (WR) IR, Upper Body
David Long Jr. (LB) Is “?” Sunday vs New England, Hamstring
Tua Tagovailoa (QB) IR, Concussion
Jaelan Phillips (LB) Left last game, is “?” Sunday vs New England, Knee
Anthony Schwartz (WR) IR, Knee
Skylar Thompson (QB) Is “?” Sunday vs New England, Ribs
Cam Smith (CB) IR, Hamstring
Grant DuBose (WR) IR, Shoulder
Patrick McMorris (S) IR, Foot
Grayson Murphy (LB) IR, Knee
New England Patriots
David Andrews (C) Left last game, is “?” Sunday vs Miami, Shoulder
Ja’Whaun Bentley (LB) IR; is out for season, Pectoral
Oshane Ximines (LB) IR, Knee
Michael Jordan (G) Is “?” Sunday vs Miami, Ankle
Armon Watts (DT) IR, Undisclosed
Kyle Dugger (S) Left last game, is “?” Sunday vs Miami, Ankle
Anfernee Jennings (LB) Is “?” Sunday vs Miami, Shoulder
Vederian Lowe (T) Is “?” Sunday vs Miami, Knee
Marte Mapu (LB) IR, Undisclosed
Jake Andrews (C) IR, Undisclosed
Alex Austin (CB) IR, Ankle
Caedan Wallace (T) Left last game, is “?” Sunday vs Miami, Ankle
JaQuae Jackson (WR) IR, Knee
Miami Dolphins Vs New England Patriots Betting Trends
Miami Dolphins
Miami are 0-7 ATS in their last 7 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami’s last 6 games.
Miami are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games.
Miami are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 games against New England.
Miami are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games against New England.
Miami are 2-6 ATS in their last 8 games on the road.
Miami are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games when playing on the road against New England.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
Miami are 5-2 SU in their last 7 games played in October.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 5 games played on a Sunday.
New England Patriots
The total has gone OVER in 6 of New England’s last 9 games.
New England are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games.
New England are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games at home.
New England are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games when playing at home against Miami.
New England are 3-7 SU in their last 10 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference.
New England are 3-7 ATS in their last 10 games against an opponent in the American Football Conference East division.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of New England’s last 6 games played in October.
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of New England’s last 8 games played in week 5.
Miami Dolphins Vs New England Patriots Summary and Prediction
Both these teams have much to prove in this matchup, and will try their best to grab a win here. The Patriots were pathetic in the last game as their offense crumbled, while the Dolphins didn’t impress fans any much. Take the Miami Dolphins to win 22-21.
Moneyline: Dolphins (-120)
Spread: Under 1
Total: Over 35.5
Predicted Score: 22-21, Dolphins win.
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