Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins Prediction, 12/6/2020 NFL Pick, Tips and Odds, Week 13
Game: Cincinnati Bengals vs Miami Dolphins
Date: Sunday, December 6, 2020
Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL
TV: CBS
Odds/Point Spread: Miami -10
Total/Over-Under: 42.5
Ryan Fitzpatrick and the Miami Dolphins (7-4) host the Cincinnati Bengals (2-8-1) at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, December 6, 2020. The odds on this game have Miami as 10-point favorites. The over/under is set at 42.5.
The Cincinnati Bengals step onto the field holding a record of 2-8-1 for this year. In their last game they went up against the New York Giants and took the defeat by a score of 19-17. Brandon Allen went 17/29 with 136 yards through the air and completed 1 TD. He walked away with 1 interception during the game. Giovani Bernard paced the team in rushing during the game. He broke a long run for 15 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He ran for 32 yards via 8 carries which meant he averaged 4.0 yards per run. Tee Higgins was the receiving yardage leader with a total of 44 yards on 5 catches. He earned an average of 8.8 yards per reception during the game. The Cincinnati Bengals ended up running the ball 15 times and racked up 40 yards which earned them an average of 2.7 yards per rush. In all, they ran 46 plays which gave them a total of 155 yards. On the day, the Bengals totaled 11 first downs and they had a total of 3 penalties for 27 yards. On the defensive side of the ball, Cincinnati gave up 22 completions on 38 tries totaling 244 yards, and a completion percentage of 58.0%. On the ground, the Bengals gave up 142 yards on 42 attempts which is an average of 3.4 yards per run allowed. In the game, they gave up 386 yards and earned 1 takeaway.
The Bengals have racked up 3,646 total yards this season. As a team they hold an average of 96.3 yards on the ground which ranks them 29th in the league. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Cincinnati has compiled 14 touchdowns through the air and 9 rushing touchdowns. When it comes to getting in the endzone, the Cincinnati Bengals are sitting at 20.9 points per outing. In terms of passing yards, the Bengals have surrendered 2,791 yards which has them ranked 21st in the league. In total, they have allowed 390.5 yards per game which puts them 26th in the NFL. The Bengals rank 22nd in the league regarding the opposition scoring, conceding 26.3 PPG. The opposition is running for 4.8 yards per rushing attempt and 136.7 yards on the ground per game for the year. Over the course of their 11 games played, they have conceded 253.7 yards per game via the pass in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 62.5%. During this campaign, they have allowed 1,504 yards via the ground game in 11 games.
The Dolphins come into this matchup with a record of 7-4 for this year. In their last game they played the New York Jets and notched a win by a score of 20-3. DeAndre Washington paced the team in rushing for the game. His longest run of the day went for 16 yards but wasn't able to convert a rushing touchdown. He racked up a total of 49 yards by way of 13 carries which meant he was running for 3.8 yards per carry. DeVante Parker was the leader in receiving yardage by racking up 119 yards on 8 receptions. He had an average of 14.9 yards per reception for the game. Ryan Fitzpatrick went 24/39 with 257 yards through the air and tossed 2 TD's. He walked away with no picks. The Miami Dolphins ran the ball a total of 25 times and earned a total of 104 yards which had them averaging 4.2 yards per rushing attempt. For the contest, the Dolphins had a total of 22 first downs and they totaled 3 penalties for 20 yards. In all, they ran 68 plays which added up to 345 yards. When it comes to their defensive performance, Miami conceded 16 completions on 27 tries for a total of 173 yards, and a completion percentage of 59.0%. For this contest, they gave up a total of 260 yards and earned 2 takeaways. Against the run, the Dolphins conceded 87 yards on 23 tries which gave them an average of 3.8 yards per carry allowed.
Regarding putting points on the board, the Dolphins are 15th in the league by tallying 25.8 points per outing. During this campaign thus far, the Dolphins currently sit at 2,383 passing yards in addition to an average of 216.6 passing yards per outing, which ranks 25th in the league. They are averaging 95.3 yards via the ground game and have rushed for 1,048 yards for this year. The Miami Dolphins maintain an average of 311.9 yards per game ranking them 30th out of all teams in the league. When it comes to yards via the pass, the Dolphins have allowed 2,637 yards which ranks them 17th in the NFL. In total, they have allowed 369.6 yards per outing which ranks them 20th in the National Football League. The Dolphins rank 2nd in the league regarding their opponents scoring, allowing 18.6 points per game. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.8 yards per tote and 129.9 yards on the ground per contest this year. In their 11 games, they are conceding 239.7 yards per outing via the pass in addition to allowing a completion percentage of 62.3%. Over the course of this season, they have given up 1,429 running yards through 11 games.
So what is Tonights Parlay prediction?
Parlays Pundit's Pick: Take the Dolphins -10 and over 42.5 total points
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