Did the departure of ex-head coach Joe Philbin really make that much of a difference for the Miami Dolphins? Under interim bench boss Dan Campbell, the Dolphins picked up their second win of the season in a 38-10 blowout of the Tennessee Titans, while easily covering as +2.5 underdogs.
- The Texans are 7-0 SU in their last seven games against the Dolphins.
- The Dolphins are 1-6 ATS in their last seven games as favorites.
- The OVER is 6-2 in Miami’s last eight games.
Miami (2-3 SU, ATS) will be seeking to continue that momentum at home in Week 7 against the Houston Texans. Behind a strong performance from Brian Hoyer, Houston looked good in Week 6 by topping the Jacksonville Jaguars 31-20. OVER bettors have loved the Texans so far due to a 4-1 OVER/UNDER record in their games.
Houston ranks sixth in the league in offense and 11th in defense, while the Dolphins come in well behind at 24th in both categories.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook betting line for this matchup, the Miami Dolphins sat as -3.5-point favorites at shops such as Sportsbook. The total, has been pegged by the odds makers at Sportsbook at 43.
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 26-22 win for the Dolphins on Sunday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NFL matchups here.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Miami Dolphins currently sport a record of 2-3, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 2-3 ATS. The Houston Texans are 2-4 and 2-4 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Miami Dolphins post a 3-2 over under record this season, while the Houston Texans have gone 4-2 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Miami vs Houston injuries news.
The game pits the Miami Dolphins, currently No. 24 in our Odds Shark NFL Power Rankings, against the Houston Texans, who rate No. 17 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Miami Dolphins No. 24-ranked offense (20.6 PPG) against a Houston Texans defense that ranks No. 21 at 25.83 PPG. The Dolphins passing attack has averaged 247.2 yards per game, more than the Texans give up through the air (239.83 YPG on average).
Defensively, the Houston Texans feature the league's No. 23-rated road run defense, allowing 130 yards per game. The Miami Dolphins, meanwhile, ranks No. 28 in rushing offense at home.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Houston comes off a game where it received a 3-TD performance from Brian Hoyer in defeating the Jaguars 31-20.
Lamar Miller ran through the Tennessee defense for 113 yards in Miami's last game, handing the Titans a 38-10 setback on Sunday at LP Field.
- Houston is 2-5 ATS in its last 7 games
- Houston is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 7 games
- Houston is 6-16 SU in its last 22 games on the road
- Miami is 2-8 ATS in its last 10 games
- Miami is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 8 games
- Miami is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Houston home to Tennessee, Sunday, November 1st
Miami at New England, Thursday, October 29th