The Miami Dolphins are hoping home field will be advantageous, this time, after the Ravens beat the Dolphins 27-13, in Miami, in Week 7. The Miami Dolphins (11-5) host the Baltimore Ravens (11-5), Sun Jan 4, for some hard hitting NFL Wild Card Weekend action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Ravens as -3 ½ point road favs over the Dolphins with the over/under set at 38 points. Get your Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Playoff Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com
The Dolphins ended the regular season on a five game win streak. They are 5-3 SU at home where they’ve averaged 18.6 ppg and they’ve given up an average 20.5 ppg. In their last three games they’ve averaged 25.3 ppg and they’ve given up an average 19 ppg. QB Chad Pennington has 19 touchdown passes for 3,653 yards with seven interceptions in 16 starts. Their overall offense is ranked 12th best in the league averaging 344 yards a game, thanks to their 10th ranked passing game that’s good for 226 yards per-game. Their running game is ranked 11th in the league averaging 118 yards a game. RB Ronnie Brown leads the Dolphins with 10 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 15th in the league allowing 328 yards per-game, no thanks to their 25th ranked pass defense that allows 226 yards a game, they are great against the rush with a 10th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 101 yards per-game. The Dolphins are 8-8 ATS , 2-6 ATS at home and 6-10 over/under.
The Ravens finished with back to back wins and winners of five of their last six games. They are 5-3 SU on the road where they’ve averaged 25.6 ppg and they’ve given up an average 20.5 ppg. In their last three games they’ve averaged 23 ppg and they’ve given up an average 14.7 ppg. QB Joe Flacco has 14 touchdown passes for 2,971 yards with 12 interceptions in 16 starts. Their overall offense is ranked 18th in the league averaging 324 yards a game, no thanks to their 28th ranked passing game that’s good for 175 yards per-game. Their running game is great ranked fourth best in the league averaging 148 yards a game. FB Le’Ron McClain leads the Ravens with nine touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked second best in the league allowing 261 yards per-game, thanks to their second ranked pass defense that allows 179 yards a game, they are just as good against the rush with a third ranked rush defense that gives up an average 81 yards per-game. The Ravens are 12-4 ATS, 6-2 SU on the road and 8-5 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Ravens are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a favorite.
- Ravens are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 vs. AFC.
- Ravens are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 road games.
- Ravens are 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall.
- Ravens are 13-3 ATS in their last 16 games on grass.
- Ravens are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 playoff road games.
- Dolphins are 4-9-1 ATS in their last 14 games as a home underdog.
- Dolphins are 5-17 ATS in their last 22 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Playoff Predictions
When: Sun, Jan 4, 2009 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Ravens -3 ½
Point-Spreads.com Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Playoff Predictions- Ravens -3 ½
The Bottom Line: Defense wins games and Baltimore is all about defense. Go Ravens! Get your Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens NFL Playoff Predictions in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
