Dolphins Taking In Big Money To Cover FG Spread On MNF

• The Miami Dolphins have -110 odds to cover a 2.5-point spread on the New Orleans Saints.
• The Dolphins are taking in 59% of the spread betting handle.

NEW ORLEANS – The Miami Dolphins will be on the road in Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints.

This is a crucial matchup for both teams as a potential trip to the playoffs are on the line. Both teams sit with a 7-7 record and are one game back of a playoff spot.

Legal betting sites are on the Dolphins’ side going into this one as they are scorching hot right now. The Dolphins have won their last six games and have put up 20+ points five of their six games, holding their opponents to under three touchdowns.

As for the Saints, they have hit a major bump in their season, losing five of their last seven games after starting the season a strong 5-2.

The Saints actually opened up the odds for MNF as the favorites by 3.5 points. However, with the news of Ian Book making his first career start against a torturous Miami defense, the spread quickly shifted in favor of the Dolphins at 2.5 points.

Follow The Money

On the moneyline NFL odds for this game, sharps are split between the two teams. Even though an underdog, the Saints are taking in 54% of the total bets to the Dolphins 46%. However, on the betting handle for the moneyline, sharps are heavily on the Dolphins with 80% of the money to the Saints 20%.

As for the spread, Miami is seeing favorable action on both sides with 51% of the bets and 59% of the money.

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