2012 NFL Week 13 Patriots vs. Dolphins Picks & Predictions
Written by Anthony Rome
MIAMI, FL (The Spread) – AFC East rivals square off in Miami today when the Dolphins host the Patriots at 1:00PM ET. Which team will cover?
NFL Odds: According to oddsmakers from online sports book Bovada.lv, the Patriots are 9-point favorites versus the Dolphins, while the over/under total is currently sitting at 51 points. New England is 8-3 overall and 4-2 on the road, while Miami is 5-6 overall and 3-2 at home.
Line Movement: The Dolphins opened as a 6.5-point underdog but the spread has been bet up to 9, while the over/under total opened at 51 and has stayed steady at that number.
Public Betting: Of the wagers currently placed on this game, 85% of NFL public bettors currently favor the Patriots. This information is subject to change leading up to kickoff, however, so make sure you click on the link provided for the most up-to-date NFL public betting numbers.
NFL Playoff Free Pick: Take Miami. According to latest NFL trends, the Dolphins are 10-2 against the spread versus a team with a winning record and 5-2 ATS in their last seven divisional games. On the other side, the Patriots are 1-5 against the spread in their last six games in Week 13 and while they’ve covered in their last two games, 9 points is too much to hand to a home team. With this being a divisional game, look for the Dolphins to keep the game close, especially with how well their defense has played this season.
2012 NFL WEEK 13 FREE PICK: MIAMI DOLPHINS +9