The Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings meet Sunday in NFL action at U.S. Bank Stadium. Here’s a Vikings vs. Dolphins Prediction. This article will include a Vikings vs. Dolphins Pick.
Miami Dolphins Betting Preview
The Miami Dolphins lost to the 49ers and Chiefs, and they play the Bengals next. The Dolphins haven’t started 0-4 since the 2019 season. Malik Willis is completing 57 percent of his passes for 627 yards, 1 touchdown, and 2 interceptions. Malik Washington and Caleb Douglas have combined for 265 receiving yards on 19 catches, while Chris Bell has 5 receptions.
The Miami Dolphins ground game is averaging 98.3 yards per contest, and Malik Willis leads the way with 101 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Miami is allowing 28.7 points and 335.3 yards per game. Jacob Rodriguez leads the Miami Dolphins with 28 tackles, Chris Johnson has 2 pass deflections, and Michael Taaffe has 1 interception.
Minnesota Vikings Betting Preview
The Minnesota Vikings beat the Buccaneers and Bears, and they play the Saints next. The Minnesota Vikings look for their first 4-0 start since the 2024 season. Carson Wentz is completing 59 percent of his passes for 276 yards, 3 touchdowns, and 0 interceptions. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison have combined for 290 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns, while T.J. Hockenson has 9 receptions.
The Minnesota Vikings’ ground game is averaging 101.3 yards per contest, and Aaron Jones Sr. leads the way with 203 yards and 1 touchdown. Defensively, Minnesota is allowing 13.7 points and 319.7 yards per game. Blake Cashman leads the Minnesota Vikings with 25 tackles, Dallas Turner has 3.5 sacks, and Byron Murphy Jr. has 1 interception.
Why the Minnesota Vikings will win
- The Vikings have won each of their last eight games.
- The Dolphins have lost each of their last six Week 4 games against NFC opponents.
- The Vikings have covered the spread in each of their last nine October games as favorites against AFC opponents.
- The Dolphins have failed to cover the spread in each of their last nine Week 4 games as underdogs.
- The Vikings have won the first quarter in each of their last four games following a road win.
- The Vikings have scored the first touchdown in each of their last six games against AFC East opponents.
- The Dolphins have lost the first half in each of their last nine Week 4 games as underdogs.
Why the Miami Dolphins will win
- The Dolphins have won three of their last four games as underdogs against NFC opponents.
- The Vikings have lost five of their last seven home games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Dolphins have covered the spread in five of their last six games following a home loss.
- The Vikings have failed to cover the spread in nine of their last 11 October games at U.S. Bank Stadium.
- The Dolphins have won the first half in five of their last six October games against NFC opponents.
- The underdogs have won the first quarter in five of the Vikings’ last six Week 4 games.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Dolphins’ last six games without Greg Dulcich have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Vikings’ last six home games without Carson Wentz have gone UNDER the total points line.
- Four of the last five Sunday games at U.S. Bank Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Minnesota Vikings Player Prop Facts
- Jauan Jennings has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last three home appearances against teams that held a losing record.
- Kyler Murray has recorded 20+ completions in each of his nine previous appearances with his team as a favorite against AFC opponents.
- Kyler Murray has recorded 25+ rushing yards in each of his last four October home appearances.
- T.J. Hockenson has recorded 43+ receiving yards in each of his last seven October home appearances.
- Kyler Murray has recorded 204+ passing yards in each of his last seven October appearances with his team as a favorite.
- Aaron Jones has recorded 99+ rushing and receiving yards in four of his last five Week 4 appearances.
- Heading into Week 4, Myles Price ranks 1st in the NFL in kick return yards (353) this season.
Miami Dolphins Player Prop Facts
- Jalen Tolbert has scored a touchdown in each of his last five road appearances against teams that held a winning record.
- Malik Willis has recorded 197+ passing yards in each of his last five appearances as a starter.
- Malik Willis has recorded 39+ rushing yards in five of his last six appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Jalen Tolbert has recorded 43+ receiving yards in four of his last five October appearances with his team as an underdog.
- Malik Washington has recorded 47+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Dolphins’ last three games.
- Heading into Week 4, Malik Willis ranks T2nd in the league for batted pass attempts (4) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- Vikings – two different players have recorded 90+ receiving yards in a game this season – tied for most in the NFL, heading into Week 4.
- Vikings – six different players have recorded 1.0 sacks or more in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 4.
- Heading into Week 4, the Dolphins rank 32nd in the NFL in sacks (0.0) this season.
- Heading into Week 4, the Dolphins have recorded the longest kickoff return this season (79 yards).
Vikings vs Dolphins Prediction
I’ve said many times I don’t think the Dolphins are going to win a single game this season. The youth, lack of talent, new coaching staff, injuries- it’s a gumbo pot of suck. However, double-digit points with the Vikings and their nonexistent passing game that also won’t have JJ? No thanks. The Vikings are dead last in total offense, so I’m not sure where the points come from to cover a number this large. Also, the Dolphins competed with the Chiefs last week, and with any sort of competition on offense, they had chances to take a lead and possibly win. The defense is showing real progress and effort. Give me the points with Miami.