NFL 2010 Preseason games continue and so too does the betting. Odds on the Atlanta Falcons against the Miami Dolphins look interesting, but how about for the Bowl?
The
Atlanta Falcons take on the
Miami Dolphins in what is the third preseason game for the two teams. Both the
Dolphins and
Falcons are expected to make the playoffs this year, and Atlanta is expected to push the defending champions
New Orleans Saints to win the NFC South.
The Over/Under is 37.5 for most
sports books with Miami as the slight favorite, but check out
SBR Odds to be sure to get the best line.
Falcons vs Dolphins Matchup
Atlanta was
handled well by the New England Patriots last week and although it is "just a preseason", the Falcons showed holes especially on defense. Expect the Falcons coaching staff to do some tweaking, especially in the secondary.
Miami has made some changes in the offseason designed to move them toward the top of the division. While the Patriots and Jets are expected to battle for the AFC East division title, the Dolphins should contend for wild card spot. The biggest changes come on offense as Chad Henne will be the starter from day one.
Last year, Henne relieved Chad Pennington in Game 3, after Pennington went out for
injury for the rest of the season, and Brandon Marshall, traded by the Broncos, will be his number one target.
The Falcons must be concerned with Dolphins tight end Anthony Fasano who had two touchdowns in their
win over Jacksonville last week. The Dolphins will want to throw the ball to set up the run game.
Look for the Falcons to tackle a little better than the Jaguars did last week. Expect also, more playing time for all starters as opening day nears, Matt Ryan will the starting QB for the Falcons. Expect the Falcons to run a lot of short passes as to not put their franchise QB in any kind of danger. The Falcons will look to run behind all-Pro Michael Turner.
NFL 2010 / 2011 Betting Odds
Bodog have future odds on the 2011 Super Bowl XLV and you can currently get the Falcons at 25/1 and the Dolphins at 30/1 to walk away with the title. Divisional odds are 16/1 for Miami to win the AFC while the Atlanta Falcons are 11/1 to take the NFC.
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