In a pivotal AFC East rivalry game the Miami Dolphins will host the New England Patriots in the sweltering magic city heat at 1 PM ET Sunday from Hard Rock, Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Week 8 Patriots vs Dolphins Vegas Odds have Miami as -10.5 chalk with 61% of NFL sharp money picks on the ‘Phins. Last weekend Miami (5-2) was beaten handily on Sunday Night Football by the Eagles in a 17-34 loss as +3 away underdogs. The Patriots (2-5) pulled off one of the biggest upsets in week 7 with a 29-25 win over Buffalo as +8.5 home pups. In week 2 New England played Miami tough in a 17-24 loss as +2.5 home dogs. Can the Patriots’ momentum from their upset win over the Bills carry over into another upset win over a talented division rival? Vegas Sharps give away their expert betting advice in this match-up between two of the best coaches in New England’s Bill Belichick and Miami’s Mike McDaniel.
NFL Sharp Bets Week 8 Analysis: On Paper Miami’s track team should run away with this game against New England’s slower less gifted players but Belichick knows how to maneuver his chess pieces against McDaniel’s offense. New England showed grit against Buffalo with their backs against the wall and a stagnant offense showed signs of life last weekend. Physical teams like Buffalo and ‘Philly gave Miami problems and the Patriots are built along the same vein. The ‘Phins top-ranked offense was less explosive with some key players out against the Eagles and a solid Patriots defense should be able to keep things close. Patriots vs Dolphins Vegas Odds Over/Under is at 41.5 points at Mybookie.ag
NFL Sharp Money Picks Week 8 Patriots vs Dolphins: New England +10.5
New England Patriots Brad Marchetti Power Ratings
Quarterback:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
Passing Offense:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
Running Offense:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Run Defense:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Pass Defense:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
Special Teams:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Coaching:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Overall NFL Power Rating: 70.0
Miami Dolphins Brad Marchetti Power Ratings
Quarterback:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Passing Offense:4.0 out of 5.0 stars4.0
Running Offense:0.0 out of 5.0 stars0.0
Run Defense:3.0 out of 5.0 stars3.0
Pass Defense:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Special Teams:3.5 out of 5.0 stars3.5
Coaching:4.5 out of 5.0 stars4.5
Overall NFL Power Rating: 75.5