The Miami Dolphins host the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday Oct 24, as the Fins try for their first win on home soil. The Steelers won their last road trip to Miami 30-24, on 01/03/10. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Steelers as -3 point road favorites over the Dolphins while the game's total has been posted at 40 points. Be sure to get your NFL Week 7 Predictions: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins Betting Odds in now at BODOG.com
The Steelers (4-1) beat Cleveland 28-10 and sit atop the AFC North as Ben Roethlisberger made his return from suspension. QB Ben Roethlisberger completed 16 or 27 passes for 257 yards with three TS’s and one interception. He connected with Mike Wallace, Hines Ward and Heath Miller for TD’s. It looked like Big Ben hadn’t missed a game. Their defense pulled in two interceptions and had five sacks on the day. The Steelers are ranked 28th overall on offense (291ypg) with a 28th ranked pass game (160ypg) and an ninth ranked ground game (131ypg). They have the league’s sixth best defense (296ypg), with a 23rd ranked pass rush (192ypg) and the league’s best ranked rush defense (63ypg). The Steelers should be able to neutralize the Fins RB’s Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams, forcing QB Chad Henne and his aerial attack to beat them . While Henne's numbers have been impressive this season, the former Michigan QB has not looked great.
The Dolphins (3-2) won in Green Bay 23-20 (OT) and sit third in the tight AFC East with a 3-2 record. QB Chad Henne made 23 of 39 passes for 231 yards with two TD’s and an interception. RB’s Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown combined for 137 yards off 32 carries, while Davone Bees and Anthony Fasano each added a TD. Brandon Marshall had a big game with 10 catches for 127 yards. The Dolphins are ranked 12th overall on offense (347ypg) with a 13th ranked pass game (232ypg) and an 14th ranked ground game (115ypg). They have the league’s ninth best defense (311ypg), with a 12th ranked pass rush (201ypg) and 17th ranked rush defense (109ypg). The Fins secondary could create some problems for Big Ben. Miami's secondary ranks only twelfth against the pass allowing 202 yards per game through the air, but don't let the numbers fool you. With Vontae Davis proving to be one of the most underrated corners in the league and a solid pass rush led by former CFL standout Cameron Wake, Miami is not to be taken lightly.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 meetings in Miami.
- Steelers are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 road games vs. a team with a winning home record.
- Steelers are 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 games overall.
- Dolphins are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing more than 350 total yards in their previous game.
- Dolphins are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games as an underdog.
- Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
- Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games on grass.
- Dolphins are 1-5-1 ATS in their last 7 games as a home underdog of 0.5-3.0.
Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins
When: Sun, Oct 24, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: Steelers -3
Point-Spreads.com NFL Week 7 Predictions: Pittsburgh Steelers vs Miami Dolphins Betting Odds
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