The New England Patriots (2-0) are off to a good start with QB Matt Cassel at the helm, while the Miami Dolphins (0-2) are looking like the sad bunch they were last year. The NE Patriots play host to the Miami Dolphins, Sunday September 21, at Gillette Stadium. NFL oddsmakers at Justbet.com have the NE Patriots as -12 ½ point home favorites over the Miami Dolphins with the over/under listed at 36 points. Get your NFL Week 3 Predictions on Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots in now at Justbet.com
The Patriots are doing just fine with QB Matt Cassel after they beat the NY Jets 19-10 on the road. QB Matt Cassel made 16 of 23 passes for 165 yards. Their busiest player on the day was kicker Stephen Gostkowski who made four field goals. RB LaMont Jordan was their top rusher with 11 carries for 62 yards while top receiver WR Wes Walker made 7 catches for 72 yards. The Pats are averaging 18 ppg and they give up an average 10 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 22nd averaging 299 total yards a game while their running and passing game sit averagely in the NFL. They are the same on defense against the rush and pass, but the give up a 9th ranked 270 total yards per-game. The Pats are 1-1 ATS and 0-2 over/under.
The Dolphins lost 10-31 to Arizona on the road; they were outscored 0-24 with five minutes left in the third quarter when they got a field goal. QB Chad Pennington made 10 of 20 passes for 112 yards and QB Chad Henne completed 7 of 12 for 67 yards. QB Chad Pennington will remain the starter even though rookie Chad Henne directed the Dolphins' lone touchdown drive. RB Ricky Williams was their top rusher with 11 carries for 28 yards and RB Ronnie Brown had the lone touchdown. RB Williams during his last game against New England, he rushed for 108 yards and a touchdown in Miami's 28-26 win in Foxborough on Jan. 1, 2006. WR Derek Hagen had 3 catches for 51 yards. The Dolphins are averaging 12 ppg and their allowing 25 ppg. Overall their offense is ranked 26th averaging 256 total yards a game with the most of their yards coming from their 14th ranked passing game. They’ve averaged 60 rushing yards a game. Their defense is awful at pass protection but average against the rush. The Dolphins are 0-2 ATS and 1-1 over/under. The Dolphins have also lost 11 straight on the road.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Patriots are 1-7 ATS in their last 8 games overall.
- Patriots are 0-5 ATS in their last 5 games on field turf.
- Patriots are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 home games.
- Dolphins are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Under is 6-0-1 in Patriots last 7 home games.
- Under is 4-0 in Patriots last 4 games overall.
Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots NFL Week 3 Predictions
When: Sun, Sept 21, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Justbet.com
Pick: Dolphins +12 ½
Point-Spreads.com Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots NFL Week 3 Predictions – Dolphins +12 ½
The Bottom Line: The Pats have the biggest spread going into Week 3, which I don’t understand since QB Matt Cassel hasn’t put on an offense blitz. The Pats should win, but by 12 ½ points, common! Get your Miami Dolphins vs New England Patriots NFL Week 3 Predictions in now at Justbet.com and receive a 20% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
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