New England Patriots vs. Miami Dolphins

[The General]

Divisional bragging rights will be on the line on Sunday when the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins meet at Dolphin Stadium.

Oddsmakers currently have the Dolphins listed as 1-point favorites versus the Patriots, while the game's total is sitting at 42.

The Patriots were upset 34-31 in overtime by the Jets last time out, as 3-point favorites at home. The 65 points sailed OVER the posted total of 41.

Matt Cassel threw for 400 yards with three touchdowns in a losing effort.

The Dolphins defeated Oakland 17-15 as a 10-point favorite in Week 11. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (37.5).

Ted Ginn Jr. caught four passes for 51 yards and rushed for 42 yards and a touchdown on two carries for Miami, while Ronnie Brown rushed for 101 yards on 16 carries in the win.

Current streak:
Miami has won 4 straight games.


Team records:
New England: 6-4 SU, 5-5 ATS
Miami: 6-4 SU, 5-5 ATS


New England most recently:
When playing in November are 6-4
When playing on grass are 6-4
After outgaining opponent are 6-4
When playing within the division are 8-2

Miami most recently:
When playing in November are 7-3
When playing on grass are 5-5
After outgaining opponent are 5-5
When playing within the division are 2-8


A few trends to consider:
New England is 10-2 SU in its last 12 games on the road
New England is 20-5 SU in its last 25 games
New England is 16-6 ATS in its last 22 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 12 of New England's last 17 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Miami's last 6 games at home
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
Miami is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami's last 5 games


Next up:
New England home to Pittsburgh, Sunday, November 30
Miami at St. Louis, Sunday, November 30