The betting odds for the Dolphins vs. Patriots game indicate that the Miami Dolphins are favored to win. These odds, often presented as a point spread, can vary between different sportsbooks and over time.
Current Betting Odds Overview
As of the available data, here's a breakdown of the point spread odds for the matchup between the New England Patriots and the Miami Dolphins:
Team | Open Spread (Odds) | Bet365 Spread (Odds) |
---|---|---|
New England Patriots | +6.5 (-110) | +3.5 (-110) |
Miami Dolphins | -6.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-110) |
Understanding the Odds:
- Point Spread:
- A negative number (e.g., -3.5, -6.5) indicates the favored team. For a bet on the Dolphins to win, they would need to win by more than 3.5 or 6.5 points (depending on the bookmaker) for the bet to payout.
- A positive number (e.g., +3.5, +6.5) indicates the underdog. For a bet on the Patriots to win, they could either win the game outright or lose by less than 3.5 or 6.5 points (depending on the bookmaker) for the bet to payout.
- Odds (-110): The number next to the spread, like -110, represents the payout odds for that specific bet.
- In this common scenario, -110 means you would need to wager $110 to win $100 (plus your original $110 back), reflecting the bookmaker's commission, often called the "vig" or "juice."
The "Open" odds represent the initial lines set by bookmakers, while "Bet365" shows specific odds offered by that particular sportsbook, which may have adjusted based on early betting action or new information.
For the most up-to-date and comprehensive betting lines, including moneyline and over/under totals, you can refer to dedicated sports betting information sites.