Miami Dolphins vs. Tennessee Titans

December 20, 2009   ·   theboss   ·   Jump to comments

The Miami Dolphins lost their starting quarterback and starting running-back during the NFL football betting season, but had depth in the wings with Chad Henne and Ricky Williams. The surging Dolphins clipped the Jacksonville Jaguars in the tail last weekend and now must push for a playoff spot by shattering the dreams of the Titans. The question is whether or not Tennessee can show the same kind of gumption and tenacity if they don’t have their starting quarterback, Vince Young.

You really have to keep your eyes on Vince Young because if he’s not there, you’re money is going to be tied up with Kerry Collins. I respect Collins as a suitable backup, probably one of the better ones in the league actually, but the Titans have been built around their rushing attack. Miami’s road rushing defense gives up 111.3 yards per game, but without Young the Titans may not stand a chance. He’s become that crucial to the gameplan in Tennessee.

This game comes down to a battle of resolve, with Tennessee’s leading man questionable and Miami finding its groove with its new backfield of Henne and Williams.  They can pretty much squeak past BetUS’ NFL betting line, but not by much. Their last four wins have been by a point differential of just +2.8.

Miami Dolphins (7-6) vs. Tennessee Titans (6-7)

Sunday, December 20th — LP Field, Tennessee — 1:00pm EST

NFL Betting Line: Tennessee -3

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Right now the oddsmakers are sitting on their hands because nobody has any idea what is going on with Vince Young’s hamstring. The problem for the Titans is that they need to win out for the rest of the season to make the playoffs. The same goes for the Dolphins, who are 5-2 ATS in their last 6 games and a strong 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. Overall, the Dolphins travel very well going 8-4 SU in their last 12 games away from South Beach.

Keep your eye on the line, though. If Tennessee is getting a touchdown or more, then you have to take the Dolphins. This is a game that will come down to the wire and without Vince Young, against a speedy 3-4 defense in Miami, Chris Johnson may not be able to explode like he’s used to. The Dolphins also have some very good corners in the secondary that will make life for the Tennessee passing game a living hell.

I love the Titans, and I think what they’ve accomplished in the face of an 0-6  start is amazing. But Young or not, I think that Miami has shown it has the nuts to persevere. This is the same team that beat New England just two weeks ago. The Tennessee Titans are the darling story of the NFL, but Miami is going to prove to the betting world that they are a legit playoff threat. Young or no Young, I’m going with Miami.

Furious Free Pick: Miami +3

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