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The New York Giants (1-3) go on the road to play the Miami Dolphins (3-1) at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
The Dolphins rank 26th in total defense this year (374.5 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 511 total yards per game. The Giants have plenty 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).
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. Right now, 1.1% of users are projecting them to win the game and 15.0% expect the Giants to cover the 11-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 you place a wager on Miami-New York contest (in which Miami is an 11-point favorite and the over/under is set at 48.5 points), here are some betting insights and trends for Sunday’s game.
Game Trends for Dolphins
- The Dolphins have a 3-1-0 record against the spread this season.
- The teams have hit the over in three of the Dolphins’ four games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Dolphins
- The Dolphins rank 26th in total defense this season (374.5 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the other side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 511 total yards per game.
- The Dolphins have struggled on defense, ranking fifth-worst in the NFL (29.8 points allowed per game) this season. However, they rank best on the offensive side of the ball, averaging 37.5 points per game.
- The Dolphins own the 25th-ranked defense this year in terms of passing yards (251 allowed per game), and they’ve been better on offense, ranking best with 334.3 passing yards per game.
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Dolphins have been a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking best in the NFL by averaging 176.8 per game. They rank 22nd on defense (123.5 rushing yards allowed per game).
- The Dolphins rank 12th in third-down efficiency (42.1%) on offense and 25th in third-down percentage allowed (46.2%) on defense this year.
- The Dolphins rank 25th in yards per play allowed this season (6), but they’ve been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 8.2 yards per play.
- With five forced turnovers (12th in NFL) against five turnovers committed (13th in NFL), the Dolphins’ even turnover margin ranks 15th in the league.
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 put together a 0-4-0 record against the spread this year.
- One of the Giants’ four games with a set total has hit the over (25%).
Stats & Insights for Giants
- The Giants’ offense has been bottom-five in total offense this season, registering 252 total yards per game, which ranks second-worst in the NFL. Defensively, they rank 19th with 341.5 total yards allowed per contest.
- The Giants have been outplayed on both sides of the ball this season, ranking worst in points (11.5 per game) and third-worst in points surrendered (30.5 per game).
- The Giants rank third-worst in passing yards per game (158), but they’ve been more productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 15th in the NFL with 207.8 passing yards ceded per contest.
- With 94 rushing yards per game on offense, the Giants rank 23rd in the NFL. On defense they rank 25th, giving up 133.8 rushing yards per game.
- In terms of third-down efficiency, the Giants rank 20th in the NFL (37.5% third-down conversion percentage) and 22nd on defense (43.1% third-down rate allowed).
- The Giants’ offense has been struggling in terms of yards per play, ranking third-worst in the NFL at 4.6. They have been better on the defensive side of the ball, allowing 5.7 yards per play (23rd-ranked).
- 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
