The Miami Dolphins have back to back wins and only one loss in their last seven games, while the San Francisco 49ers have three wins in their last four games. The Miami Dolphins (8-5) host the San Francisco 49ers (5-8), Sunday Dec 14, at Dolphin Stadium for some hard hitting NFL Week 15 action. NFL oddsmakers at Sportsbook.com have the Dolphins as -6 point home favs over the Niners with the over/under set at 41 ½ points. Get your Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 15 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com
The Dolphins beat the Bills 16-3 on the road in Week 14. QB Chad Pennington made 23 of 29 passes for 181 yards with one touchdown pass and no interceptions; he has 12 touchdown passes for 3,026 yards with six interceptions in 13 starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Ronnie Brown with 16 carries for 70 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Davone Bess with nine catches for 74 yards, while WR Anthony Fasano caught the lone touchdown pass. The Dolphins are averaging 20.7 ppg and they give up an average 20 ppg. At home they are 4-3 SU where they average 19.3 ppg and they give up an average 22.1 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 10th best in the league averaging 349 yards a game, thanks to their 8th ranked passing game that’s good for 234 yards per-game. Their running game is ranked 13th in the league averaging 115 yards a game. RB Ronnie Brown leads the Dolphins with 10 touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 12th in the league allowing 316 yards per-game, no thanks to their 21st ranked pass defense that allows 220 yards a game, they are great against the rush with a 11th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 96 yards per-game. The Dolphins are 6-7 ATS and 5-8 over/under.
The Niners beat the Jets 24-14 at home in Week 14. QB Shaun Hill made 28 of 39 passes for 285 yards with two touchdown passes and an interception; he has 10 touchdown passes for 1,353 yards with four interceptions in six starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Frank Gore with 14 carries for 52 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Isaac Bruce with six catches for 70 yards, while WR Bryant Johnson helped with a touchdown. The Niners are averaging 22 ppg and they give up an average 25.2 ppg. On the road they are 2-4 SU where they average 20.5 ppg and they give up an average 26.2 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 22nd in the league averaging 309 yards a game, thanks to their 14th ranked passing game that’s good for 211 yards per-game. Their running game is ranked 25th in the league averaging 98 yards a game. RB Frank Gore leads the Niners with eight touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 19th in the league allowing 335 yards per-game, no thanks to their 25th ranked pass defense that allows 230 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 14th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 104 yards per-game. The Niners are 6-7 ATS and 7-5 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Under is 6-1 in Dolphins last 7 games overall.
- Under is 10-2 in Dolphins last 12 games following a S.U. win.
- Under is 4-1 in Dolphins last 5 games on grass.
- Under is 4-1 in 49ers last 5 games in December.
Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 15 Picks
When: Sun, Dec 14, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: Sportsbook.com
Pick: Dolphins -6
Point-Spreads.com Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 15 Picks- Dolphins -6
The Bottom Line: The Dolphins do well at home and their offense will outplay the Niners defense. Go Dolphins! Get your Miami Dolphins vs San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 15 Picks in now at Sportsbook.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
