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The Carolina Panthers (0-5) visit the Miami Dolphins (4-1) on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium and will look to break a five-game losing streak.
On offense, the Dolphins have been a top-five unit, ranking best in the NFL by compiling 36.2 points per game. They rank 26th on defense (27 points allowed per game). The Panthers have been sputtering on defense, ranking fifth-worst with 28.8 points surrendered per game. They have been more effective on offense, compiling 18.2 points per contest (25th-ranked).
Dolphins vs. Panthers Picks
The Dolphins are expected by Splash Inc. users to win straight up, but not cover the spread, against the Panthers on Sunday. At the moment, 99.3% of users are picking them to win, but 17.3% have picked the Panthers to cover the 13.5-point spread.
Game Info: Dolphins vs. Panthers
- Game Day: Sunday, October 15, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
- Stadium: Hard Rock Stadium
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If you are planning on making a wager on Miami-Carolina outing (in which Miami is a 13.5-point favorite and the total has been set at 48.5 points), below are a few betting trends and insights for Sunday’s game.
Game Trends for Dolphins
- The Dolphins have gone 4-1-0 ATS this season.
- Three of the Dolphins’ five games with a set total have hit the over (60%).
Stats & Insights for Dolphins
- The Dolphins rank 23rd in total defense this season (353.2 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 513.6 total yards per game.
- The Dolphins sport the 26th-ranked defense this season (27 points allowed per game), and they’ve been better on the other side of the ball, ranking best with 36.2 points per game.
- The Dolphins rank 20th in pass defense this season (237.4 passing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 327.8 passing yards per game.
- The Dolphins rank 18th in run defense this year (115.8 rushing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on offense, ranking best in the NFL with 185.8 rushing yards per game.
- The Dolphins are posting a 41.3% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 11th in the NFL. On the defensive side of the ball, they rank 23rd, surrendering a 42% third-down conversion rate.
- On offense, the Dolphins have been a top-five unit in terms of yards per play, ranking best in the NFL by totaling 8.4 yards per play. They rank 20th on defense (5.7 yards per play allowed).
- With five forced turnovers (19th in NFL) against eight turnovers committed (20th in NFL), the Dolphins’ -3 turnover margin ranks 22nd in the league.
Best Players for Dolphins
- Tua Tagovailoa: 1,614 PASS YDS / 322.8 YPG / 71.7% / 11 TD / 5 INT
- Devon Achane: 38 CAR / 460 YDS / 115 YPG / 5 TD / 9 REC / 67 YDS / 16.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Raheem Mostert: 58 CAR / 314 YDS / 62.8 YPG / 7 TD / 15 REC / 128 YDS / 25.6 YPG / 1 TD
- Tyreek Hill: 36 REC / 651 YDS / 130.2 YPG / 5 TD
- Jaylen Waddle: 17 REC / 245 YDS / 61.3 YPG / 1 TD
- Braxton Berrios: 15 REC / 159 YDS / 31.8 YPG / 1 TD
- Jevon Holland: 43 TKL / 2 TFL / 3 PD
Game Trends for Panthers
- The Panthers have compiled a 0-4-1 record against the spread this season.
- Two of the Panthers’ five games with a set total have hit the over (40%).
Stats & Insights for Panthers
- From an offensive angle, the Panthers are putting up 294.4 total yards per game (23rd-ranked). They rank 13th in the NFL on defense (325.8 total yards surrendered per game).
- The Panthers rank 25th in points per game (18.2), but they’ve been worse on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL with 28.8 points allowed per contest.
- The Panthers’ pass defense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank fifth-best in the NFL with 185 passing yards ceded per game. In terms of offense, they are putting up 198.4 passing yards per game, which ranks 22nd.
- In terms of rushing, the Panthers rank 21st in the NFL on offense (96 rushing yards per game) and 26th on the other side of the ball (140.8 rushing yards allowed per contest).
- The Panthers’ third-down defense has been paving the way for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with a 29.8% third-down conversion percentage allowed. In terms of offense, they are compiling a 40.8% third-down rate, which ranks 13th.
- The Panthers’ offense has not been getting things done in terms of yards per play, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL at 4.7. They have been better defensively, giving up 5.8 yards per play (21st-ranked).
- At -4, the Panthers own the 25th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with four forced turnovers (23rd in NFL) and eight turnovers committed (20th in NFL).
Best Players for Panthers
- Bryce Young: 750 PASS YDS / 187.5 YPG / 63.9% / 5 TD / 4 INT / 8 CAR / 65 RUSH YDS / 0 TD
- Miles Sanders: 61 CAR / 190 YDS / 38 YPG / 1 TD / 15 REC / 81 YDS / 16.2 YPG / 0 TD
- Chuba Hubbard: 35 CAR / 154 YDS / 30.8 YPG / 0 TD / 12 REC / 57 YDS / 11.4 YPG / 0 TD
- Adam Thielen: 38 REC / 394 YDS / 78.8 YPG / 3 TD
- D.J. Chark: 10 REC / 171 YDS / 42.8 YPG / 2 TD
- Terrace Marshall Jr.: 16 REC / 114 YDS / 38 YPG / 0 TD
- Vonn Bell: 33 TKL / 1 INT / 2 PD
