Date: Sunday, October 27, 2024
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Broadcast: Fox
Betting Odds: Dolphins favored by 4.5 points
Over-Under Total: 46
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
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This Sunday, the Arizona Cardinals (3-4) travel to Hard Rock Stadium for a clash with the Miami Dolphins (2-4). Arizona enters the contest as 4.5-point underdogs, with the over/under set at 46.0 points.
The Cardinals come into this matchup with a 3-4 record this season. In their previous game, they secured a narrow victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, triumphing 17-15. James Conner was instrumental for Arizona, rushing 19 times for 101 yards (5.3 YPC). He also contributed in the passing game, accumulating 51 yards on 2 receptions (25.5 YPC). Quarterback Kyler Murray completed 14 of 26 passes for 145 yards and 1 touchdown, while posting a quarterback rating of 67, albeit with 1 interception. In the running game, Arizona allowed 59 yards on 22 carries, averaging 2.7 yards per rush. Overall, the Cardinals faced 39 passes from the Chargers, allowing 27 completions for a total of 336 yards and a completion rate of 69.2%. They managed 326 total yards on 55 offensive plays and rushed for 181 yards on 29 attempts (6.2 yards per carry).
When examining their scoring capability, the Cardinals average 21.4 points per game. Their rushing attack ranks 6th in the league, averaging 150.3 yards per outing. Overall, they have achieved 2,319 total yards this season, with 62 offensive first downs and 35 penalties costing them 315 yards. This year, the Cardinals have turned the ball over 9 times (3 interceptions, 6 fumbles), recording 9 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns.
On defense, the Cardinals have allowed 1,658 passing yards, ranking 28th in the NFL. Opponents pass for an average of 236.9 yards per game against them, with a completion rate of 71.3%. Arizona has given up 10 passing touchdowns and 8 rushing touchdowns, resulting in a total yardage relinquished of 376.4 yards per game, placing them 27th in the league. They allow 4.5 yards per rushing attempt, surrendering an average of 139.6 rushing yards per game and ranking 24th in points allowed with 25.4 per game. Throughout the season, they have given up 977 yards on the ground over 7 games.
The Dolphins enter this matchup with a 2-4 record. In their last outing, they suffered a defeat against the Indianapolis Colts, falling 16-10. Quarterback Tyler Huntley managed 87 yards on 7 of 13 passing, including 1 touchdown and a quarterback rating of 100.5, with no interceptions and an average of 6.7 yards per pass attempt. Jonnu Smith stood out as a primary target, hauling in 7 catches for 96 yards (13.7 yards per reception). Running back De’Von Achane carried the ball 15 times for 77 yards, averaging 5.1 yards per carry. Collectively, Miami totaled 337 yards on 66 plays (5.1 yards per play), achieving 4.7 yards per rush on 40 carries for a total of 188 rushing yards. Defensively, they allowed 155 rushing yards on 37 attempts (4.2 yards per rush), while their passing defense was successful in limiting opponents to a 41.7% completion rate, relinquishing 129 yards on 10 of 24 attempts.
This season, the Dolphins are averaging 308.2 total yards per game, which ranks them 22nd in the league. They have accumulated 772 rushing yards, averaging 128.7 yards on the ground per game. The Miami offense has committed 49 penalties for 440 yards, ranking them 8th in the league for penalized yards. In the passing game, the Dolphins have totaled only 1,077 yards, averaging 179.5 yards per game, which puts them at 27th in the NFL. In terms of point production, Miami currently sits at the bottom of the league, scoring an average of just 11.7 points per game.
Defensively, the Dolphins allow 21.5 points per game, placing them 14th among NFL teams. They have yielded 3 passing touchdowns and approximately 154.5 passing yards per game, ranking 1st league-wide in that category. The Dolphins have allowed a total of 784 rushing yards, averaging 130.7 rushing yards per game, along with 9 rushing touchdowns this season. Miami’s defense has been active, participating in 333 plays, leading the league, and generating a total of 5 takeaways (2 fumbles, 3 interceptions) thus far this season.
Who do you predict will come out on top in this Cardinals vs. Dolphins matchup against the spread?
Free Prediction: Back the Cardinals +4.5
