Dolphins-Texans Preview

The Miami Dolphins and the Houston Texans will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Reliant Stadium. Oddsmakers currently have the Texans listed as 3-point favorites versus the Dolphins, while the game's total is sitting at 45. The Dolphins upset San Diego 17-10 as a 6-point underdog in Week 5. The combined score fell UNDER the posted over/under total (44.5). Ronnie Brown rushed for 125 yards on 24 carries with a touchdown for Miami, while Chad Pennington completed 22-of-29 passes for 228 yards with a touchdown in the win. The Texans lost to Indianapolis 31-27 as a 4.5-point underdog in Week 5. The combined score went OVER the posted over/under total (48.5). Sage Rosenfels threw for 246 yards with a touchdown and an interception for Houston, while Steve Slaton rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns on 16 carries. Current streak: Miami has won 2 straight games. Houston has lost 4 straight games. Team records: Miami: 2-2 SU, 2-2 ATS Houston: 0-4 SU, 2-2 ATS Miami most recently: When playing in October are 2-8 When playing on grass are 2-8 After outgaining opponent are 4-6 When playing outside the division are 2-8 Houston most recently: When playing in October are 4-6 When playing on grass are 4-6 After outgaining opponent are 6-4 When playing outside the division are 6-4 A few trends to consider: The total has gone OVER in 6 of Miami's last 9 games Miami is 8-13-2 ATS in its last 23 games Miami is 3-20 SU in its last 23 games Miami is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road Houston is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 5 of Houston's last 5 games Houston is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home The total has gone OVER in 4 of Houston's last 6 games at home Next up: Miami home to Baltimore, Sunday, October 19 Houston home to Detroit, Sunday, October 19