The Dolphins look to continue its defensive dominance Sunday afternoon as it tangles with a New York Giants team that is running out of time to make a run at the NFC East championship. Miami is a comfortable favourite here on the strength of four consecutive wins, and has held opponents to just 46 total points over that span.

NFL Point Spread and Betting Analysis

The Dolphins are one of the hottest teams in the betting world at the moment, having covered four straight games to improve to 6-5-1 ATS for the season. And Miami’s advantage of playing at Hard Rock Stadium is magnified by the fact that the Giants have dropped five of their past six road games. That said, New York has also made bettors happy with covers in four of its last five overall, including three straight-up wins as an underdog.

Miami has the ATS backing of more than three-quarters of Sports Interaction participants, while a whopping 86 percent of respondents are on the O41 at -110 as of mid-week. It’s no surprise to see the Over prevail when the total is this low, though it’s worth considering that both of these teams are trending toward the Under (Miami is 5-7, while New York is 3-7-1). The Giants, in particular, have been a red-hot Under play, averaging 32.8 total points over their last five.

New York Giants

Consistency has been elusive for the Giants, who haven’t won consecutive games all season. And the real problem for the G-Men has been major defensive letdowns following victories; New York is allowing an average of 31.3 points in games immediately after its three wins in 2021, with each of those games played on the road. And with the Giants allowing 29 points per game away from MetLife Stadium on the year, it’s easy to see why Miami is favoured.

Miami Dolphins

The defence has generated much of the buzz during the Dolphins’ four-game run, but the offence is starting to bear its teeth, as well. Miami has increased its point total in each of the past three weeks, reaching a crescendo in last week’s 33-10 rout of the Carolina Panthers. But there’s still plenty of work to do here – particularly on the rushing side, where the Dolphins rank 31st out of 32 teams at a paltry 80.2 yards per game.

NFL Prediction: Who Will Win Giants vs. Dolphins?

• Regular Season

Giants Team Leaders

NYG

Touchdowns	Saquon Barkley 4
Rushing	Devontae Booker 593
Passing	Daniel Jones 2428
Receiving	Evan Engram 46
Sacks	Azeez Ojulari 8
Interceptions	Xavier McKinney 5

MIA

Touchdowns	Myles Gaskin 7
Rushing	Myles Gaskin 612
Passing	Tua Tagovailoa 2653
Receiving	Jaylen Waddle 104
Sacks	Emmanuel Ogbah 9
Interceptions	Xavien Howard 5

• Regular Season

Dolphins Team Leaders

NYG

Touchdowns	Saquon Barkley 4
Rushing	Devontae Booker 593
Passing	Daniel Jones 2428
Receiving	Evan Engram 46
Sacks	Azeez Ojulari 8
Interceptions	Xavier McKinney 5

MIA

Touchdowns	Myles Gaskin 7
Rushing	Myles Gaskin 612
Passing	Tua Tagovailoa 2653
Receiving	Jaylen Waddle 104
Sacks	Emmanuel Ogbah 9
Interceptions	Xavien Howard 5

Weather

temp	82
condition	sunny
wind	East 9mph

Injuries

N.Y. Giants

Lorenzo Carter (LB)

Ques Sun Illness - 06 / 01 / 22

Saquon Barkley (RB)

Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22

Cullen Gillaspia (FB)

Ques Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22

Will Hernandez (G)

Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22

Austin Johnson (DT)

Ques Sun Foot - 05 / 01 / 22

Kyle Rudolph (TE)

Ques Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22

Andrew Thomas (T)

Ques Sun Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22

Elerson Smith (LB)

I-R Neck - 05 / 01 / 22

Mike Glennon (QB)

out for season Hand - 03 / 01 / 22

Graham Gano (K)

Prob Sun Illness - 30 / 12 / 21

Miami

Jesse Davis (G)

Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22

John Jenkins (DT)

Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22

Emmanuel Ogbah (DE)

Prob Sun Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22

Preston Williams (CB)

Prob Sun Illness - 05 / 01 / 22

Isaiah Ford (WR)

Prob Sun Knee - 05 / 01 / 22

Phillip Lindsay (RB)

Prob Sun Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22

Dexter Williams (RB)

Out indefinitely Illness - 05 / 01 / 22

Elandon Roberts (LB)

Ques Sun Leg - 02 / 01 / 22

Adam Butler (DL)

Ques Sun Illness - 01 / 01 / 22

Noah Igbinoghene (CB)

Out indefinitely Illness - 01 / 01 / 22

Injuries

N.Y. Giants

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Lorenzo Carter (LB)	Ques Sun	Illness - 06 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Carter is tending to an illness, and it is unknown if he will take on the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Saquon Barkley (RB)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Barkley is hindered by an ankle injury, and it remains to be seen if he will take the field against the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Cullen Gillaspia (FB)	Ques Sun	Knee - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Gillaspia has a knee injury, leaving his status against the Washington Football Team on Sunday in question.
Will Hernandez (G)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Hernandez is limited by an ankle injury, leaving his availability against the Washington Football Team on Sunday in question.
Austin Johnson (DT)	Ques Sun	Foot - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Johnson is managing a foot injury, and it has yet to be determined if he will participate in Sunday's matchup with the Washington Football Team.
Kyle Rudolph (TE)	Ques Sun	Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Rudolph is battling an ankle issue, and it is unknown if he will take on the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Andrew Thomas (T)	Ques Sun	Shoulder - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Thomas is nursing a shoulder injury, and it has yet to be announced if he will be a participant in Sunday's contest versus the Washington Football Team.
Elerson Smith (LB)	I-R	Neck - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Smith has ended up on the injured reserve list with a neck injury and is also on the IR/COVID-19 list.
Mike Glennon (QB)	out for season	Hand - 03 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Glennon will miss the remainder of the 2021 season after undergoing hand surgery.
Graham Gano (K)	Prob Sun	Illness - 30 / 12 / 21	0-2	1-1	+ -
Gano is ailing from an illness, but it is projected that he will line up against the Bears on Sunday.

Miami

player (position)	status		ats*current	o/u*	notes
Jesse Davis (G)	Prob Sun	Knee - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Davis is expected to take the field against the Patriots on Sunday despite injuries to his knee and elbow.
John Jenkins (DT)	Prob Sun	Illness - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Jenkins is ailing from an illness, but it is likely that he will take on the Patriots on Sunday.
Emmanuel Ogbah (DE)	Prob Sun	Quadricep - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Ogbah has a quad injury, but it is projected that he will face the Patriots on Sunday.
Preston Williams (CB)	Prob Sun	Illness - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Williams is managing an illness, but it will not affect his availability for Sunday's showdown versus the Patriots.
Isaiah Ford (WR)	Prob Sun	Knee - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Ford is projected to face the Patriots on Sunday despite a knee ailment.
Phillip Lindsay (RB)	Prob Sun	Ankle - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Lindsay is likely to suit up for Sunday's matchup with the Patriots despite an ankle injury.
Dexter Williams (RB)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 05 / 01 / 22	0-1	0-1	+ -
Williams has been moved to the IR/COVID-19 list, and team officials have yet to provide an exact return date.
Elandon Roberts (LB)	Ques Sun	Leg - 02 / 01 / 22	1-1	0-2	+ -
Roberts exited the last contest with a right leg injury, and it is unknown if he will return to the field against the Patriots on Sunday.
Adam Butler (DL)	Ques Sun	Illness - 01 / 01 / 22	1-1	0-2	+ -
Butler is ailing from an illness, and it is undecided if he will battle the Titans on Sunday.
Noah Igbinoghene (CB)	Out indefinitely	Illness - 01 / 01 / 22	1-1	0-2	+ -
Igbinoghene will miss an undetermined length of time after winding up on the COVID-19 list.