NFL Week 13 Picks on the Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins Betting Odds: The Miami Dolphins host the Cleveland Browns, Sunday Dec 5, as the Dolphins look to win back to back for the first time this season. These two haven’t met since 2007 when the Browns won 41-31. NFL oddsmakers have the Dolphins as -4 point home favorites over the Browns while the game's total has been posted at 42.5 points. Be sure to get the latest NFL Spreads for your NFL Week 13 Picks on the Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins Betting Odds.
The Browns (4-7) (1-4 V) beat Carolina 24-23, at home, in Week 12 and sit third in the AFC North. QB Jake Delhomme made 24 of 35 passes for 245 yards with two interceptions. RB Peyton Hillis had 26 carries for 131 yards with three TD’s and he was their top receiver with six catches for 63 yards. Their defense got three sacks and one interception. First-year Browns defensive back Sheldon Brown mphatically emphasized his team’s need to develop a “killer instinct” to finish their respective opponents. Despite the win, the nine-year veteran felt the team struggled to put the game out of reach. At one point in the second quarter, the Browns held a 21-7 lead, but the Panthers scored 16 unanswered points. “It was emotionally draining,” Brown said in a Monday afternoon conference call. “When they were lining up for that kick, you’re like, ‘Oh God, here we go again.’ It was one of those things where a game comes down to the last play and you know in your heart you should not be in that situation. There was no reason for us, and there are plenty of other games I can think about throughout the course of the season, that we’re in situations where we’ve dominated the game for 30 minutes and we’ll have 10 to 15 minutes where we look like the Bad News Bears. The Browns are ranked 27th on offense (310ypg) with a 28th ranked pass game (193ypg) and a 12th ranked running game (116ypg). RB Peyton Hillis leads the Browns with 13 TD’s. The Browns battle the Dolphins sixth ranked defense (305ypg), their fourth ranked pass rush (201ypg) and their 14th ranked rush defense (103ypg). The Dolphins give up the 10th least amount of points per-game (20.5ppg).
The Dolphins (6-5) (1-4 H) won in Oakland 33-17, in Week 12, but sit third in the AFC East, three games behind the Jets and Patriots. QB Chad Henne made 17 of 30 passes for 307 yards with two TD’s and an interception. His quarterback rating was a whopping 100.3. RB’s Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown combined for 180 yards with Williams getting a TD. WR Davone Bess made six catches for 111 yards, while WR Marlon Moore and RB Patrick Cobbs each added a TD. Their defense had one sack and two interceptions. For Henne this game was about more than just statistics. This one speaks of heart and resiliency and, yes, guts, because on Nov. 22, Henne wasn't certain he would be playing against Oakland. The Dolphins had only 13 pass plays of 25 yards or more before this game. That's about one big play per game. Henne had four completions of 25-yards or more against Oakland on Sunday. “I was impressed with what Chad did,'' said Sparano, who won't be benching his quarterback again anytime soon. “There have been tough times the last couple of weeks,'' Henne said. “I've been preparing and I knew my day would come again. So I came out and played my game and showed the coaches I'm able to come out here and help the team win.'' The Dolphins are ranked 16th on offense (341ypg) with a 14th ranked pass game (235ypg) and a 19th ranked ground game (105ypg). They score the 28th least amount of points per-game (18.6ppg).The Dolphins go up against the Browns 22nd ranked defense (356ypg), their 19th ranked pass rush (237ypg) and their 21st ranked rush defense (119ypg). The Browns give up the 13th least amount of points per-game (20.8ppg).
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Browns are 6-0 ATS in their last 6 games as a road underdog of 3.5-10.0.
- Browns are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games in December.
- Dolphins are 4-1 ATS vs. a team with a losing record.
- Dolphins are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 vs. AFC.
- Dolphins are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games after allowing less than 90 yards rushing in their previous game.
- Dolphins are 6-1 ATS in their last 7 games after accumulating more than 350 total yards in their previous
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- Over is 5-1-1 in Dolphins last 7 games as a home favorite.
- Over is 10-2-1 in Dolphins last 13 home games.
Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins
When: Sun, Dec 5, 1:00 PM ET
Pick: Browns +4
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The Bottom Line: The Dolphins struggle at home, while the Browns care putting up points. Be sure to get your NFL Week 13 Picks on the Cleveland Browns vs Miami Dolphins Betting Odds
