New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins preview
The New England Patriots will visit the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, October 29th, in Week 8 of the 2023 season. The Patriots are 2-5 and in fourth place in the AFC East. New England is 2-1 in divisional play and 2-2 in conference play. The Dolphins are 5-2 and in first place in the AFC East. Miami is 1-1 in divisional play and 3-1 in conference play. The Dolphins beat the Patriots 24-17 in Week 2.
New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins Betting Odds
Team | Spread | Total | ML |
New England Patriots | +9.5 (-110) | Over 47 (-110) | +370 |
Miami Dolphins | -9.5 (-110) | Under 47 (-110) | -480 |
New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins Match Details
Fixture: New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins
Date & Time: Sunday, October 29th, 1:00 p.m. EDT
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
Weather: 83°, 17 mph wind, overcast
New England Patriots Key Stats
The New England Patriots average 14.4 points per game, ranking 31st in the league in scoring. New England ranks 21st in passing offense and 27th in rushing offense. They allow 25.3 points per game, ranking 24th in the league. The Patriots rank 12th in passing defense and 13th in rushing defense. They are 25th in total offense and ninth in total defense.
The Patriots have a lengthy injury report as they have already placed Matt Judon, Christian Gonzalez, Marcus Jones, Riley Reiff, and Daniel Ekuale on injury reserve, among others. Josh Uche and Keion White are questionable to return after missing New England’s 29-25 victory against the Buffalo Bills in Week 7. Meanwhile, JuJu Smith-Schuster is questionable to return from a two-game absence.
Miami Dolphins Key Stats
The Miami Dolphins average 34.3 points per game, ranking first in the league in scoring. Miami ranks first in passing offense and first in rushing offense. They allow 26.7 points per game, ranking 27th in the league. The Dolphins rank 20th in passing defense and 19th in rushing defense. They are first in total offense and 21st in total defense.
Miami Dolphins star cornerback Jalen Ramsey could make his team debut after missing the first seven games of the season with a torn meniscus suffered in training camp. Meanwhile, Miami’s other star cornerback, Xavien Howard, is questionable to return after missing their 31-17 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 7.
Cornerback Nik Needham is also questionable to make his season debut as he has been activated from the physically unable-to-perform list. Connor Williams is also questionable after missing the Dolphins past two and three of the past four games. Miami placed Isaiah Wynn on injured reserve on Tuesday, where he joined Terron Armstead and De’Von Achane.
New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins Betting Prediction
The Miami Dolphins have been the best offense in the league this season by a wide margin. Miami was able to defeat the New England Patriots by seven points in Foxborough, which is a very tough place to play, in Week 2. The Dolphins have been a much better team at home, where they average 47.7 points per game, having scored at least 31 points in each of their three games. Meanwhile, they have won those games by an average of 28.7 ppg, winning each matchup by at least 15 points. Look for Miami to beat New England by at least ten points in Week 8.