Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers Preview
You can find this week 6 NFL matchup between the Panthers and Dolphins on CBS at 1:00 (10/15/23). This game will be played at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens (FL).
In this non-conference matchup, the Dolphins are favored by 13.5 to secure the win. Is betting on them to cover the spread the right choice, or should you consider the Panthers for better value? Keep reading to learn more. Check out BetCoco for Miami Dolphins – Carolina Panthers odds
Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers Head-to-Head and Key Stats
The Panthers and Dolphins did not have any head-to-head matchups last season. But over the last three times playing each other, the Panthers have a record of 2-1. However, against the spread the Dolphins went 2-1. The over/under record in these matchups was 2-1 on an average of 48 points per game.
- Although Carolina has a straight up record of 2-8 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 19 points per game in these games.
- Across their ten previous home games, Miami has an ATS mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-6 while averaging 26 points per game.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Panthers have a straight up record of 0-5. But, their mark vs the spread was just 0-4-1.
- Miami has done well both straight up and vs the spread when favored to win the game, going 3-0 SU and 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers Prediction
In their matchup against the Dolphins, the Panthers aim to build on their 0-5 record. This places them 4th in the NFC-South and 16th in the NFC. Heading into this week’s matchup, the Panthers have been the underdog in all of their first five games. Their current ATS record sits at 0-4-1, accompanied by a scoring margin of -10.6. This season, the Panthers have an over/under record and have an average margin of +4.6 compared to their over/under lines. Their games have been averaging 47 points per game.
As they enter week 6, the Panthers offense ranks 22nd in the league, averaging 18.2 points per contest. On defense, the Panthers are currently positioned 7th in tackles for loss and 6th in sacks. Against them, opponents are scoring an average of 28.8 points per game and gaining 325.8 yards per contest.
Over the course of five games, the Dolphins have put together a record of 4-1. This positions them 1st in the AFC-East and 2nd in the AFC. When it comes to the spread, the Dolphins have a 4-1 record. Heading into week 6, their scoring margin is at +9.2 (per game). Miami games this season have averaged 63.2 points, which is 1st in the NFL. Their over/under record is 3-2, with an average OU line of 48.9 points.
Miami’s offense comes in with an average of 36.2 points per game, which is currently 1st in the league. In terms of defense, the Dolphins hold the 1st position in tackles for loss and are ranked 3rd in sacks. Opponents are managing to score an average of 27 points and gain 353.2 yards per game against them.
With the Dolphins being favored by 13.5, our NFL analytics models has this one playing out 24-17 in favor of the Dolphins. Our analytics assigns Miami a 73% chance of defeating the Panthers.
Miami Dolphins vs Carolina Panthers Betting Tips
- Take the Dolphins on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Panthers (+13.5)
- Our NFL model projects 41 points, and we suggest taking the under
Miami Dolphins Injury Report
- De’Von Achane – Knee (Out)
- Zeke Vandenburgh – Knee (Out)
- Connor Williams – Groin (Questionable)
- Braxton Berrios – Knee (Probable)
- Alec Ingold – Foot (Questionable)
- Robert Hunt – Knee (Questionable)
- Robert Jones – Knee (Questionable)
- Erik Ezukanma – Neck (Out)
- Jaelan Phillips – Oblique (Questionable)
- Nik Needham – Achilles (Questionable)
- Jeff Wilson Jr. – Finger (Questionable)
- Keion Crossen – Undisclosed (Out)
- Terron Armstead – Knee (Out)
- Jalen Ramsey – Knee (Out)
- River Cracraft – Shoulder (Out)
Carolina Panthers Injury Report
- Marquis Haynes Sr. – Back (Out)
- Xavier Woods – Hamstring (Questionable)
- Austin Corbett – Knee (Questionable)
- Shaq Thompson – Leg (Out)
- Henry Anderson – Foot (Out)
- Jaycee Horn – Hamstring (Out)
- Brady Christensen – Bicep (Out)
- Stephen Sullivan – Hip (Questionable)
- Chandler Zavala – Neck (Questionable)
- Taylor Moton – Knee (Questionable)
- Miles Sanders – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Calvin Throckmorton – Calf (Questionable)
- Brian Burns – Ankle (Questionable)
- Derrick Brown – Ankle/knee (Questionable)
- Giovanni Ricci – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Vonn Bell – Quadriceps (Questionable)
- Kamu Grugier-Hill – Back (Questionable)
