Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins Prediction, 10/15/2023 NFL Picks, Best Bets & Odds Week 6

Game: Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins

Date: Sunday, October 15, 2023

Location: Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL

TV: CBS

Odds/Point Spread: Dolphins (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 46

The Miami Dolphins (4-1) are welcoming the Carolina Panthers (0-5) at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. Miami opens this game as 10.5-point favorites from oddsmakers. The over/under has been set at 46.

The Carolina Panthers head into this game 0-5 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Panthers stepped onto the field against the Lions and went home with a loss by a final score of 42-24. Chuba Hubbard led the offense in rushing for the Panthers with 9 carries for 35 yds (3.9 yds per attempt). Adam Thielen had an average of 9.7 yards per catch by earning 107 yards on 11 catches. Bryce Young connected on 25/41 with 247 yards passing and 3 TDs. He had a QB rating of 82.1 and finished the game with 2 interceptions. On the ground, the Panthers gave up 159 yds on 30 tries, which is an average of 5.3 yards per rush surrendered. Carolina allowed 20 pass completions on 28 attempts for 218 yds, and a completion rate of 71.4%. For the game, they had 65 plays for 342 yds. The Carolina Panthers ended up rushing 23 different times and tallied 99 yds, which earned them an average of 4.3 yds per carry.

The Panthers currently have 1,472 total yards for the season. Carolina has recorded 60 1st downs offensively, and they have committed 41 penalties for 308 yards. When it comes to notching touchdowns, Carolina has earned 7 touchdowns through the air and 1 touchdown on the ground. They have surrendered the ball 8 different times (4 interceptions and 4 fumbles). As a unit they hold an average of 96.0 yards on the ground ranking them 21st in the National Football League. When talking about putting the ball in the endzone, the Carolina Panthers have an average of 18.2 points per game.

The Panthers rank 28th in the NFL in relation to team defense, allowing 28.8 PPG. They are giving up 4.9 yards per run and 140.8 rushing yards per game this year. In total, they have allowed 704 running yards through 5 games. In terms of yards via the pass, the Panthers have given up 925 yards which has them sitting in 6th in the National Football League. They have yielded 185.0 yards per contest through the air as well as giving up a completion percentage of 66.7%. During this campaign, they are conceding 325.8 yards/game which has them sitting 13th in football.

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The Dolphins come into this matchup with a record of 4-1 for this season. The last time they stepped on the gridiron, the Dolphins walked away with a victory by a final of 31-16 against the Giants. Tua Tagovailoa (2 touchdowns) ended the game with 308 yards on 22/30 through the air while his quarterback rate was 100.4. He had 2 picks and his avg yards per attempt was 10.3 yds. De'Von Achane carried the rock 11 times for 151 yds, walking away from the contest with 13.7 yds per attempt for Miami. Tyreek Hill was the best receiver for the Dolphins, bringing in 8 throws for 181 yds (22.6 yds per catch). Miami ran the ball for 9.7 yards per attempt, finishing the game with 222 yds on 23 attempts. The Dolphins finished the contest with 524 yards while they ran 54 plays (9.7 yds per play). The Dolphins pass defense gave up a completion percentage of 71.9%, surrendering 183 yds on 23 out of 32 passing. Miami relinquished 29 running attempts for 85 yards (2.9 yards per rush).

The Miami Dolphins maintain an average of 513.6 yards per outing which is good for 1st in football. They average 185.8 yards per game on the ground and have run for 929 yards for the year. They have tossed 5 interceptions while losing 3 fumbles and they have been able to record 80 1st downs. The Miami offense has totaled 280 penalty yards on 32 infractions, which is good for 12th in football in terms of helping out the other team. During this campaign thus far, the Dolphins have compiled 1,639 yards through the air in addition to an average of 327.8 passing yards per game, ranking them 1st in the league. Regarding how much they score, the Dolphins are ranked 1st out of all teams in the NFL with an average of 36.2 PPG.

They have surrendered 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 237.4 yards per outing, ranking them 20th in the league. Miami has allowed a total of 579 yards rushing (115.8 yards/game) and 6 touchdowns on the ground for the season. This year, they have conceded 135 total points. Their defense has tallied 5 turnovers (3 fumbles and 2 interceptions) so far this year. The Dolphins defense has participated in 330 plays, which ranks 25th in football. The Dolphins are allowing 27.0 PPG, which has them in 26th of all teams in the NFL.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Panthers +10.5

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