Miami Dolphins at Indianapolis Colts Week 12 NFL Picks & Predictions 11/25/2018

Sunday, November 25, 2018

Lucas Oil Stadium

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The Indianapolis Colts host the Miami Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, November 25, 2018. The opening line for this game has Indianapolis as 8 point favorites. The over/under has been set at 51.5.

The Colts have an over/under record of 6-4-0 and they are 5-4-1 against the spread. The Dolphins have an ATS record of 5-5-0 while their over/under record is 5-5-0.

Valuable Miami Dolphins Betting Trends

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

The Miami Dolphins are 5-5-0 against the spread

Important Indianapolis Colts Betting Trends

The Indianapolis Colts are 6-4-0 against the over/under

The Indianapolis Colts are 5-4-1 against the spread

Key Miami Dolphins Injuries

11/19/18 WR DeVante Parker Shoulder is upgraded to questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
11/19/18 WR Jakeem Grant Achilles is out for season
11/18/18 CB Bobby McCain Head is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
11/18/18 DE Charles Harris Calf is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
11/18/18 T Ja'Wuan James Knee is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
11/18/18 RB Kenyan Drake Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
11/18/18 T Laremy Tunsil Knee is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
11/18/18 QB Ryan Tannehill Shoulder is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
11/18/18 C Ted Larsen Neck is questionable Sunday vs Indianapolis
11/05/18 CB Cordrea Tankersley Knee IR
10/31/18 DT Vincent Taylor Foot IR
10/24/18 WR Albert Wilson Hip IR
10/17/18 LB Chase Allen Foot IR
10/03/18 C Daniel Kilgore Arm IR
09/24/18 DE William Hayes Knee is out for season
09/15/18 G Josh Sitton Shoulder IR
09/06/18 TE MarQueis Gray Achilles IR
09/04/18 C Jake Brendel Calf IR
09/04/18 LB Mike Hull Knee IR

Key Indianapolis Colts Injuries

11/20/18 C Ryan Kelly Knee is downgraded to out Sunday vs Miami
11/18/18 TE Erik Swoope Knee is questionable Sunday vs Miami
11/18/18 S Malik Hooker Knee is questionable Sunday vs Miami
11/18/18 CB Nate Hairston Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Miami
11/18/18 TE Ryan Hewitt Ankle is questionable Sunday vs Miami
10/16/18 WR Marcus Johnson Ankle IR
10/12/18 S Matthias Farley Shoulder is out indefinitely
10/08/18 C Matt Slauson Undisclosed IR
09/28/18 T Joe Haeg Ankle IR
09/12/18 T J'Marcus Webb Hamstring IR
09/04/18 DE Anthony Johnson Back IR
09/04/18 QB Brad Kaaya Back IR
09/04/18 DE Chris McCain Ankle IR
09/04/18 WR Deon Cain Knee IR
09/04/18 T Jared Machorro Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 LB Jeremiah George Back IR
09/04/18 DT Johnathan Calvin Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 RB Josh Ferguson Groin IR
09/04/18 WR Matt Hazel Undisclosed IR
09/04/18 TE Ross Travis Knee IR
09/04/18 DT Tyquan Lewis Toe IR

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Miami Dolphins have run for 1,059 yards as a team, which ranks 29th in the NFL. They've run 239 times, averaging 4.4 yards per carry as a rushing unit. The Dolphins have been penalized on offense 61 times for 554 yards so far this season, which has them 2nd in the league in penalties. They are 28th in the NFL in points scored with 199. They have run 575 plays this season for 3,136 yards, which ranks them 25th in the league in total offense. The Dolphins average 5.5 yards per play, which is 22nd in the National Football League. As a team they have accumulated a total of 163 1st downs this year, placing them 25th overall as an offensive unit. Ryan Tannehill averages 7.5 yards per pass attempt and 11.4 yards per completion. He has completed 85 passes on 129 attempts for a completion percentage of 65.9%. His quarterback rating is 92.9. He has thrown for 972 yards this season.

Defensive Statistics

The Dolphins rush defense has allowed 292 attempts for 1,413 yards this year, putting them in 14th place in the league against the run. Miami has committed 63 penalties for 488 yards on the defensive side of the ball this season. That ranks them 30th in the NFL. They've given up a score on 38.9% of possessions on defense, which is 23rd in the league. They are 29th in the league in points allowed on defense with 256. They have surrendered a total of 3,916 yards on D, which is 16th in the NFL. The Dolphins are ranked 21st in yards per play allowed with 6.2. Their pass defense has given up 7.4 net yards per pass attempt, placing them 23rd in the league as a unit. Opposing offenses have completed 211 passes on 323 attempts against the Miami Dolphins defense this season, placing them 16th and 9th in the National Football League. The Miami pass defense has also given up a total of 2,503 yards through the air, which is 16th overall in total pass defense.

Special Teams Stats

The Miami Dolphins have attempted 16 field goals this season and made 15, which is 23rd in the National Football League. Their kickers have a field goal percentage of 93.8%. Miami Dolphins kickers have made 95% of their extra points, going 20 for 21 this year. Their punters have totaled 2,306 yards on 51 punts, averaging 45.2 yards per punt. That places them 19th in the NFL in punting average. Miami is ranked 9th in the league in punt returns with 16. They've accumulated 242 punt return yards and average 15.1 yards per return, which is 20th in the NFL. Their longest punt return so far this year is 71 yards. They have returned 24 kicks for 669 yards on special teams, ranking 7th in kick return yardage. The Dolphins average 27.9 yards per kick return and have a long of 102 yards this year. They are 22nd in the league in all-purpose yards with 4,269.

Useful Offensive Statistics

The Indianapolis Colts are 30th in the National Football League in points scored with 298. They have run 666 plays this year for 3,815 yards, which ranks them 31st in the NFL in total offense. The Colts average 5.7 yards per play, which is 32nd in the league. As a team they have accumulated a total of 226 1st downs this season, ranking them 31st overall as an offensive unit. On the ground Indianapolis has run for 1,124 yards as a unit, which ranks 22nd in the league. They've run 252 times, averaging 4.5 yards per rush as a unit. The Colts have been penalized on offense 74 times for 597 yards so far this year, which has them 27th in the NFL in penalties. Andrew Luck has passed for 2,769 yards this year. He's completed 269 throws while attempting 400 passes for a completion percentage of 67.3%. His quarterback rating this season is 101.8. He averages 10.3 yards per completion and 6.9 yards per pass attempt.

Defensive Statistics

Indianapolis is 30th in the NFL in points surrendered on defense with 249. They have given up a total of 3,649 yards on D, which is 30th in the league. The Colts are 30th in yards per play allowed with 5.6. Their pass defense has allowed 6.8 net yards per pass attempt, ranking them 31st in the National Football League. Opponent offenses have completed 255 throws on 354 attempts against the Indianapolis defense this season, ranking them 5th and 5th in the league. The Colts pass defense has also surrendered a total of 2,592 yards in the air, which is 28th overall in total pass defense. Their rushing defense has given up 271 attempts for 1,057 yards this season, putting them in 26th place in the NFL against the run. The Indianapolis Colts have had 82 penalties for 758 yards on defense this year. That places them 5th in the league. They've allowed a score on 40.9% of possessions on defense, which is 30th in the NFL.

Special Teams Stats

Indianapolis is 26th in the NFL in punt returns with 10. They've totaled 140 punt return yards and are averaging 14 yards per return, which is 28th in the league. Their longest punt return this season is 51 yards. They have returned 13 kicks for 248 yards on special teams, placing them 25th in kick return yardage. The Colts average 19.1 yards per kick return and have a long of 28 yards this season. They are 32nd in the National Football League in all-purpose yards with 4,279. The Indianapolis Colts have tried 18 field goals this season and made 15, which is 15th in the league. Their kickers have a FG percentage of 83.3%. Indianapolis kickers have made 94% of their extra points, going 29 for 31 this season. Their punters have accumulated 1,521 yards on 33 punts, averaging 46.1 yards per punt. That ranks them 22nd in the NFL in punting average.

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

Tony's Pick: Take the Dolphins +8

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