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The Miami Dolphins (3-1) square off against the New York Giants (1-3) at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
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). The Giants rank second-worst in total yards per game (252), but they’ve been better on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 19th in the NFL with 341.5 total yards allowed per contest.
Dolphins vs. Giants Picks
The Giants are expected by Splash Inc. users to both cover the spread and win straight up as underdogs against the Dolphins on Sunday. At the moment, 1.3% of users are picking them to win the game and 18.1% expect the Giants to cover the 12.5-point spread.
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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Before placing a bet on Sunday’s Miami-New York spread (Miami -12.5) or over/under (47.5 points), check out the betting insights and trends below.
Game Trends for Dolphins
- The Dolphins’ ATS record is 3-1-0 this season.
- The Dolphins have hit the over in three of their four games with a set total (75%).
Stats & Insights for Dolphins
- On offense, the Dolphins have been a top-five unit, ranking best in the NFL by compiling 511 yards per game. They rank 26th on defense (374.5 yards allowed per game).
- The Dolphins own 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).
- The Dolphins rank 25th in pass defense this season (251 passing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 334.3 passing yards per game.
- The Dolphins own the 21st-ranked defense this year in terms of rushing yards (123.5 rushing yards allowed per game), and they’ve been more effective offensively, ranking best with 176.8 rushing yards per game.
- The Dolphins are averaging a 42.1% third-down conversion rate on offense (12th in the NFL), and they rank 25th on defense with a 46.2% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- The Dolphins sport the 24th-ranked defense this season in terms of yards per play (6 yards per play allowed), and they’ve been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking best with 8.2 yards per play.
- The Dolphins have the 15th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL at even, forcing five turnovers (12th in NFL) while turning it over five times (13th in 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 year 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 rank second-worst in total yards per game (252), but they’ve been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, ranking 19th in the NFL with 341.5 total yards surrendered per contest.
- The Giants have been unproductive on both offense and defense this season, ranking worst in points (11.5 per game) and fourth-worst in points allowed (30.5 per game).
- The Giants’ passing game has been struggling, ranking third-worst in the NFL with 158 passing yards per game. They have been more effective on the defensive side of the ball, allowing 207.8 passing yards per contest (15th-ranked).
- The Giants are posting 94 rushing yards per contest on offense this season (22nd-ranked). Meanwhile, they are allowing 133.8 rushing yards per game (25th-ranked) on defense.
- The Giants rank 20th in the NFL with a 37.5% third-down conversion percentage on offense, and 22nd with a 43.1% third-down percentage allowed on the defensive side of the ball.
- The Giants rank third-worst in yards per play (4.6), but they’ve been more productive defensively, ranking 23rd in the NFL with 5.7 yards conceded per play.
- The Giants own a bottom-five turnover margin this season, third-worst at -8.
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
