Saints vs. Dolphins Odds
After reading Saints vs. Dolphins odds, should you pick the New Orleans Saints or Miami Dolphins to take the lead in the NFC-AFC series?
New Orleans (AFC South) and Miami (AFC East) first played in 1970. If you’re new to football betting, then betting on the Saints vs. Dolphins line can make you feel like a proverbial fish out of water. Don’t worry. Learning how to do such wagering can help you make the best bets.
Saints vs. Dolphins: Past Game Stats
Week 4 (2017)
Point Spread: NO -4, MIA +4
Over/Under: 52
Result: New Orleans defeated Miami 20-0, so it covered the spread. The combined total score was 20, so it went under.
The Saints and Dolphins traveled “across the pond” to Wembley Stadium in London instead of the Mercedes-Benz Superdome (New Orleans) or Hard Rock Stadium (Miami).
This was a non-divisional and non-conference game, so the teams didn’t play last season.
The teams played under head coaches Sean Payton (Saints) and Adam Gase (Dolphins). Some key players included:
- RB Alvin Kamara
- QB Jameis Winston
- QB Taysom Hill
New Orleans Saints
The Saints conquered the undefeated Carolina Panthers 34-13 last week. After the Panthers scored an early field goal, Super Bowl MVP winner QB Drew Brees tossed a TD (touchdown) to wide receiver Michael Thomas in the first quarter.
New Orleans led 17-6 at halftime. In the second half, the Saints iced the game by scoring another TD after leaving the locker room. The Saints beat the Panthers in total yardage, 362-288, and turnovers, 3-0. The defense also made four sacks.
Brees passed for 220 yards and three TDs. The ground attack racked up 149 yards. After the matchup, the Saints ranked seventh in the NFL in total offense.
The Saints’ defense also recorded three INTs (interceptions) and four sacks.
Miami Dolphins
The New York Jets defeated the Dolphins 20-6 the previous week. Miami beat the Chargers 19-17 two weeks previously.
The Dolphins were losing 17-10 in the third quarter. Kicker Cody Parkey scored a 54-yard field goal with under one minute left in the game.
The Dolphins rushed for 111 yards and won the time of possession with 33 minutes. QB Jay Cutler threw for 230 yards on 24 completions and one touchdown.
Running back Jay Aiayi also ran for 122 yards on 28 carries.
Saints vs. Dolphins: Last Season’s Betting Trends
Week 4 (2017)
The Saints were 3-0 on the over during the 2017 NFL season.
In 10 of their last 12 games as the favorite, the Saints’ total went over.
In NFL Week 4, Miami was 1-6 straight up (SU) in their last seven games.
Saints vs. Dolphins: All-Time Series Facts
The Saints and Dolphins have played 12 times (no playoff games). The Dolphins won six games, and the Saints won six games.
Saints vs. Dolphins: How to Bet
You can place several kinds of bets on Dolphins vs. Saints games:
Live Betting: You can make bets after the game starts airing on networks like CBS or ESPN.
Prop Bets: These side bets focus on specific events or individual players. An example is picking over/under a set number of interceptions.
Totals: Also known as the over/under bet, this type requires bettors to pick “over” or “under” the projected combined total score set by oddsmakers.
Moneyline: This straight-up bet requires bettors to pick the winning or losing sports team.
Parlays: These multi-part bets require bettors to win each “leg” to win the entire parlay bet.
Prop Bet: A proposition bet is made on an individual player or a specific event in the match. More bets are made on players than events.
Point Spread: The number of points by which a team wins or loses determines the bet’s result. A minus sign (-) indicates the favorite, while a plus sign (+) indicates the underdog. You can also place spread bets on other pro leagues like the NBA.
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