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The Miami Dolphins (3-1) and the New York Giants (1-3) play at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
The Dolphins sport the 26th-ranked defense this year (374.5 yards allowed per game), and they’ve been more effective on offense, ranking best with 511 yards per game. This season has been ugly for the Giants on both offense and defense, as they are averaging just 11.5 points per game (worst) and allowing 30.5 points per game (third-worst).
Dolphins vs. Giants Picks
Right now, 97.5% of Splash Inc. users are picking the Dolphins to win and 100.0% have picked them to cover the 11-point spread as well against the Giants on Sunday.
Game Info: Dolphins vs. Giants
- Game Day: Sunday, October 8, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: FOX
- Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
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Take a look at some betting trends and insights for Miami (-11) versus New York on Sunday. The over/under has been set at 50 points for this game.
Game Trends for Dolphins
- The Dolphins have posted a 3-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- Dolphins games have gone over the point total on three of four occasions (75%).
Stats & Insights for Dolphins
- The Dolphins rank 26th in total defense this season (374.5 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 511 total yards per game.
- The Dolphins sport the best offense this season in terms of points scored (37.5 points per game), but they rank fifth-worst on the defensive side of the ball (29.8 points allowed per game).
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Dolphins have been a top-five unit in terms of passing yards, ranking best in the NFL by averaging 334.3 per game. They rank 25th on defense (251 passing yards allowed per game).
- The Dolphins own the 22nd-ranked defense this season in terms of rushing yards (123.5 rushing yards allowed per game), and they’ve been better on offense, ranking best with 176.8 rushing yards per game.
- Offensively, the Dolphins rank 12th in the NFL with a 42.1% third-down conversion rate. Meanwhile, they rank 25th in third-down percentage allowed (46.2%).
- The Dolphins sport the 25th-ranked defense this year in terms of yards per play (6 yards per play allowed), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking best with 8.2 yards per play.
- The Dolphins rank 15th in the NFL with an even turnover margin after forcing 5 turnovers (12th in the NFL) while committing five (13th in the NFL).
Best Players for Dolphins
- Tua Tagovailoa: 1,306 PASS YDS / 326.5 YPG / 71.3% / 9 TD / 3 INT
- Devon Achane: 27 CAR / 309 YDS / 103 YPG / 4 TD / 8 REC / 53 YDS / 17.7 YPG / 2 TD
- Raheem Mostert: 48 CAR / 249 YDS / 62.3 YPG / 6 TD / 13 REC / 115 YDS / 28.8 YPG / 1 TD
- Tyreek Hill: 28 REC / 470 YDS / 117.5 YPG / 4 TD
- Jaylen Waddle: 12 REC / 210 YDS / 70 YPG / 0 TD
- Braxton Berrios: 13 REC / 146 YDS / 36.5 YPG / 1 TD
- Jevon Holland: 39 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 PD
Game Trends for Giants
- The Giants have not covered the spread in a game yet this season in four games with a set total.
- Out of Giants four games with a set total, one has hit the over (25%).
Stats & Insights for Giants
- The Giants have not been getting things done offensively, ranking second-worst with 252 total yards per game. They have been better on defense, giving up 341.5 total yards per contest (19th-ranked).
- The Giants have lots of room to improve, as they rank worst in points per game (11.5) this season and third-worst in points allowed per game (30.5).
- The Giants’ passing game has not been getting things done, ranking third-worst in the NFL with 158 passing yards per game. They have been more effective defensively, allowing 207.8 passing yards per contest (15th-ranked).
- From an offensive standpoint, the Giants are putting up 94 rushing yards per contest (23rd-ranked). They rank 25th in the NFL on the other side of the ball (133.8 rushing yards surrendered per game).
- From an offensive standpoint, the Giants are posting a 37.5% third-down conversion rate (20th-ranked). They rank 22nd in the NFL on defense (43.1% third-down rate allowed).
- The Giants’ offense has been bottom-five in yards per play this season, registering 4.6, which ranks third-worst in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 23rd, surrendering 5.7 yards per play.
- The Giants have forced zero turnovers this season and have turned it over eight times, resulting in a -8 turnover margin that is third-worst in the NFL.
Best Players for Giants
- Daniel Jones: 765 PASS YDS / 191.3 YPG / 68.7% / 2 TD / 6 INT / 34 CAR / 173 RUSH YDS / 1 TD
- Saquon Barkley: 29 CAR / 114 YDS / 57 YPG / 1 TD / 9 REC / 41 YDS / 20.5 YPG / 1 TD
- Darren Waller: 15 REC / 153 YDS / 38.3 YPG / 0 TD
- Darius Slayton: 11 REC / 132 YDS / 33 YPG / 0 TD
- Jalin Hyatt: 4 REC / 99 YDS / 33 YPG / 0 TD
- Bobby Okereke: 32 TKL / 3 TFL / 1 PD
