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Miami Dolphins vs LA Chargers Prediction 10/12/25 NFL Picks Today

LA Chargers (3-2) vs. Miami Dolphins (1-4)
October 12, 2025 1:00 pm EDT
The Line: Miami Dolphins +4.5; Over/Under: 44.5
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The Los Angeles Chargers and the Miami Dolphins meet in week 6 NFL action from Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Los Angeles Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins prediction.

Los Angeles Chargers Recap

The Los Angeles Chargers come into this game looking to bounce back from their 27-10 loss at the hands of the Washington Commanders to sit at 3-2 this season. After this game, the Chargers will head home for a game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Chargers Drop Back-To-Back Games

Justin Herbert has thrown for 1,229 yards, 8 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 65.7% passing while Omarion Hampton leads Los Angeles in rushing with 314 rushing yards and 2 TDs this season. Quentin Johnston has 377 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns to lead the Chargers’ group while Keenan Allen has 29 catches for 289 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns and Ladd McConkey’s added 21 catches and 213 receiving yards as well. On defense, Daiyan Henley has a team-high 39 total tackles and a pair of sacks while Derwin James Jr. has 37 total tackles including a team-high 34 solo tackles. Tuli Tuipulotu has a team-high 4 sacks while the Chargers’ defensive unit as a whole has combined for 14 sacks and 3 interceptions so far this season. 

Why the Los Angeles Chargers will win

  • The Dolphins have lost each of their last 10 games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
  • The Chargers have won each of their last four games following a home loss.
  • The Dolphins have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven October games as underdogs.
  • The Chargers have covered the spread in 10 of their last 11 games as favorites against AFC opponents.

Los Angeles Chargers Player Prop Facts

  • Tyler Conklin has scored a touchdown in three of his last four appearances against AFC East opponents.
  • Justin Herbert has recorded 281+ passing yards in five of the Chargers’ last six regular season games against AFC opponents.
  • Justin Herbert has recorded 25+ completions in four of the Chargers’ last five regular season games against AFC opponents.
  • Will Dissly has recorded 26+ receiving yards in six of his last seven Sunday appearances with the Chargers as favorites.
  • Ladd McConkey has recorded 58+ rushing and receiving yards in five of the Chargers’ last six games following a loss.
  • Justin Herbert has recorded 24+ rushing yards in five of the Chargers’ last six regular season games.
  • Heading into Week 6, Tuli Tuipulotu has recorded the most sacks in a single game this season (4.0 vs Giants, Week 4).

Miami Dolphins Recap

The Miami Dolphins come into this game looking to bounce back from their 27-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers last time out to sit at 1-4 on the year. After this game, Miami will head on the road for a game against the Cleveland Browns.

Dolphins Looking To Rebound

Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 1,008 yards, 5 touchdowns and 4 interceptions on 69.7% passing while De’Von Achane has rushed for 262 yards as well this season. Jaylen Waddle has a team-high 295 receiving yards and 3 TDs coming on 23 catches while Achane has 25 receptions for 173 yards and 3 touchdowns. On defense, Jordyn Brooks leads the Dolphins with 57 total tackles including 32 solo tackles and 1.5 sacks while Bradley Chubb has a team-high 4 sacks so far this season. As a unit, Miami’s defense has combined for 11 sacks and an interception so far this season.

Why the Miami Dolphins will win

  • The Dolphins have won 11 of their last 12 home games against opponents on a losing streak.
  • The Chargers have lost seven of their last eight October road games against AFC East opponents.
  • The Dolphins have covered the spread in five of their last six Week 6 home games.
  • The Chargers have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five Week 6 games.

Miami Dolphins Player Prop Facts

  • Jaylen Waddle has recorded 83+ receiving yards in four of his last five Sunday appearances with the Dolphins as home underdogs.
  • De’Von Achane has recorded 62+ rushing yards in each of the Dolphins’ last four games played as underdogs on the East Coast.
  • De’Von Achane has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Dolphins’ last nine Sunday games played on the East Coast.
  • Jaylen Waddle has recorded 83+ rushing and receiving yards in four of his last five Sunday appearances with the Dolphins as home underdogs.
  • Heading into Week 6, Jordyn Brooks has recorded the most tackles in a single game this season (18 vs Jets, Week 4).

Total Points Facts

  • Each of the Dolphins’ last 11 games played on the East Coast have gone OVER the total points line.
  • Each of the Chargers’ last eight Sunday games played on the East Coast have gone UNDER the total points line.
  • Each of the last six Sunday games at Hard Rock Stadium have gone OVER the total points line.

Los Angeles Chargers vs. Miami Dolphins Prediction

I’m on the Chargers here. I just think that without Tyreek Hill, that takes away the downfield passing game for Miami and really makes this Dolphins team too one-dimensional for my liking. The Chargers have had a couple of down performances the last couple of weeks, but I think this is a good spot for them to bounce back in an extremely winnable game. Give me the Chargers in this one.

Chris Ruffolo's Free Pick: Los Angeles Chargers -4.5

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Chris joined the Sports Chat Place team in August 2016 and has a proven system that combines multiple analytical and situational statistics and trends to give out thousands of winning picks over the last three years with winning records across all of the top leagues, Follow Chris Ruffolo on Twitter @ruffthepickdawg

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