Miami Dolphins at New England Patriots Free NFL Picks & Week 15 Odds
by Guy Bruhn - 12/9/2014
Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 1:00 PM on CBS
Gillette Stadium in Foxborough
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The Miami Dolphins (7-6) will be going on the road on Sunday afternoon to take on the high-scoring New England Patriots (10-3). The Patriots beat the Dolphins 33-20 on the road in their first game of the season.
The Dolphins only scored three total points in the final three quarters of their game against the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday and were beaten 28-13. They only ended up with 249 total yards in that loss, including just 186 yards through the air.
Through 13 games, the Dolphins have been able to score 24.2 points per game while only allowing 20 points per game. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill has completed 66.7 percent of his passes this season for 3,044 yards, 21 touchdowns and nine interceptions. Running back Lamar Miller has rushed for 782 yards this year with six touchdowns.
In their last game, the Patriots were able to hold the San Diego Chargers scoreless in the second half to pull off a 23-14 road win. Their defense gave up just 216 total yards in that win, including just 53 yards on the ground.
The Patriots are throwing for 381.7 yards per game this season while scoring 30.8 points per game. Veteran quarterback Tom Brady has thrown for 3,560 yards with 30 touchdowns and only seven interceptions. Tight end Rob Gronkowski has caught 73 passes for 997 yards and a team-high 10 touchdowns.
Miami Dolphins Betting Trends
Miami Dolphins are 7-6-0 Against the Spread
Miami Dolphins are 5-8-0 against the Over/Under
New England Patriots Betting Trends
New England Patriots are 8-5-0 Against the Spread
New England Patriots are 8-5-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Miami Dolphins
12/08/14 S Louis Delmas Knee IR
12/07/14 CB Cortland Finnegan Ankle "?" Sunday vs. New England
12/07/14 CB Jamar Taylor Shoulder "?" Sunday vs. New England
12/07/14 LB Jonathan Freeny Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. New England
12/07/14 G Nate Garner Knee "?" Sunday vs. New England
11/14/14 CB Will Davis Knee IR
11/10/14 T Branden Albert Knee IR
10/14/14 RB Knowshon Moreno ACL IR
09/08/14 LB Dannell Ellerbe Hip IR
09/04/14 DT A.J. Francis Knee IR
09/04/14 TE Arthur Lynch Back IR
09/04/14 RB Mike Gillislee Hamstring IR
New England Patriots
12/07/14 OL Cameron Fleming Leg "?" Sunday vs. Miami
12/04/14 WR Aaron Dobson Hamstring IR
10/27/14 DE Chandler Jones Hip out indefinitely
10/14/14 LB Jerod Mayo Knee IR
10/14/14 RB Stevan Ridley Knee IR
09/27/14 DT Sealver Siliga Foot IR - designated return
09/23/14 LB Cameron Gordon Undisclosed IR
09/23/14 LB James Morris Undisclosed IR
09/04/14 WR Greg Orton Achilles IR
09/04/14 RB Tyler Gaffney Knee IR
Guy's Pick: Take New England
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