Miami Dolphins at Carolina Panthers Week 10 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/13/2017

Monday, November 13, 2017

Bank of America Stadium

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The Miami Dolphins head to Bank of America Stadium to play the Carolina Panthers on Monday, November 13, 2017. The opening line for this matchup has Carolina as 7.5 point favorites. The total has been set at 39.5. The Dolphins are 3-3-2 against the spread and their over/under record is 3-5-0. The Panthers are 5-4-0 against the spread and their over/under mark is 4-5-0.

Valuable Miami Dolphins Betting Trends

The Miami Dolphins are 3-5-0 against the over/under

The Miami Dolphins are 3-3-2 against the spread

Important Carolina Panthers Betting Trends

The Carolina Panthers are 4-5-0 against the over/under

The Carolina Panthers are 5-4-0 against the spread

Key Miami Dolphins Injuries

10/31/17 C Anthony Steen Foot IR
10/31/17 S Nate Allen Calf IR
10/03/17 T Eric Smith Knee IR
09/05/17 LB Raekwon McMillan ACL IR
09/05/17 QB Ryan Tannehill ACL IR
09/04/17 C Ted Larsen Bicep IR
08/15/17 CB Tony Lippett Achilles IR

Key Carolina Panthers Injuries

11/06/17 TE Chris Manhertz Concussion is "?" Monday vs. Miami
11/05/17 RB Fozzy Whittaker Ankle is "?" Monday vs. Miami
11/05/17 S Mike Adams Shoulder injured last game, is "?" Monday vs. Miami
11/05/17 C Ryan Kalil Neck is "?" Monday vs. Miami
11/05/17 T John Theus Concussion is "?" Monday vs. Miami
11/03/17 DB Demetrious Cox Ankle IR
10/04/17 WR Damiere Byrd Forearm IR
09/30/17 LB Jeremy Cash Calf IR
09/18/17 TE Greg Olsen Foot IR
09/04/17 WR Brenton Bersin Shoulder IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Miami Dolphins are 32nd in the National Football League in points scored with 116. They have run 493 plays this year for 2,162 yards, which ranks them 31st in the NFL in total offense. The Dolphins average 4.4 yards per play, which is 31st in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 141 1st downs this season, ranking them 28th overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Miami has run for 621 yards as a unit, which ranks 30th in the league. They've run 186 times, averaging 3.3 yards per rush as a unit. The Dolphins have been penalized on offense 60 times for 455 yards so far this year, which has them 9th in the NFL in penalties. Jay Cutler has passed for 1,306 yards this year. He's completed 147 throws while attempting 222 passes for a completion percentage of 66.2%. His quarterback rating this season is 87.4. He averages 8.9 yards per completion and 5.9 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Miami is 16th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 179. They have given up a total of 2,523 yards on D, which is 9th in the league. The Dolphins are 20th in yards per play allowed with 5.4. Their pass defense has allowed 6.7 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 22nd in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 174 throws on 249 attempts against the Miami Dolphins defense this season, ranking them 13th and 1st in the league. The Miami pass defense has also surrendered a total of 1,771 yards in the air, which is 14th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 204 attempts for 752 yards this season, putting them in 7th place in the NFL against the run. The Dolphins have had 68 penalties for 640 yards on defense this year. That places them 32nd in the league. They've allowed a score on 33% of possessions on defense, which is 13th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Miami is 4th in the NFL in punt returns with 22. They've totaled 141 punt return yards and are averaging 6.4 yards per return, which is 23rd in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 16 yards. They have returned 15 kicks for 328 yards on special teams, placing them 14th in kick return yardage. The Dolphins average 21.9 yards per kick return and have a long of 34 yards this season. They are 32nd in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 2,760. The Miami Dolphins have tried 10 field goals this season and made 9, which is 26th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 90.0%. Miami Dolphins kickers have made 75% of their extra points, going 9 for 12 this season. Their punters have accumulated 2,081 yards on 46 punts, averaging 45.2 yards per punt. That ranks them 18th in the NFL in punting average.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Carolina Panthers have run for 982 yards as a team, which ranks 10th in the NFL. They've run 269 times, averaging 3.7 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Panthers have been penalized on offense 39 times for 334 yards so far this season, which has them 32nd in the league in penalties. They are 20th in the NFL in points scored with 168. They have run 586 plays this season for 2,818 yards, which ranks them 15th in the league in total offense. The Panthers average 4.8 yards per play, which is 27th in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 178 1st downs this year, placing them 4th overall as an offensive unit. Cam Newton averages 6.9 yards per pass attempt and 11.1 yards per completion. He has completed 179 passes on 287 attempts for a completion percentage of 62.4%. His quarterback rating is 78.4. He has thrown for 1,978 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Panthers rush defense has allowed 192 attempts for 706 yards this year, putting them in 4th place in the league against the run. Carolina has committed 53 penalties for 484 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 16th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 28.9% of possessions on defense, which is 3rd in the league. They are 10th in the league in points allowed on defense with 159. They have surrendered a total of 2,467 yards on D, which is 5th in the NFL. The Carolina Panthers are ranked 8th in yards per play allowed with 4.9. Their pass defense has given up 5.7 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 10th in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 183 passes on 282 attempts against the Carolina defense this season, placing them 22nd and 20th in the National Football League. The Panthers pass defense has also given up a total of 1,761 yards through the air, which is 13th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Carolina Panthers have attempted 20 field goals this season and made 19, which is 7th in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 95.0%. Carolina kickers have made 94% of their extra points, going 15 for 16 this year. Their punters have totaled 1,803 yards on 38 punts, averaging 47.4 yards per punt. That places them 9th in the NFL in punting average. Carolina is ranked 3rd in the league in punt returns with 25. They've accumulated 163 punt return yards and average 6.5 yards per return, which is 22nd in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 25 yards. They have returned 14 kicks for 296 yards on special teams, ranking 17th in kick return yardage. The Panthers average 21.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 33 yards this year. They are 15th in the league in all-purpose yards with 3,436.

Who will win tonight's Dolphins/Panthers NFL game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Panthers -7.5

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