Dolphins vs. Chiefs: NFL Week 9 Odds & Picks (2023)
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NFL Odds, Picks & Predictions: Dolphins vs. Chiefs
Dolphins vs. Chiefs
We get the first-ever NFL game in Germany, and it's an exciting one. Two of the better teams in the AFC battle in what could determine seeding in the playoffs. The Dolphins returned to form after the loss to Philadelphia and put up 30+ points for the fifth time last week. This all comes thanks to the dynamic ability of their air attack, as they're tied for the lead in passing yards after the catch per completion and second in completed air yards per pass attempt. The Chiefs are the team tied with the Dolphins in passing yards after the catch per completion, that's because the offensive line has been phenomenal, giving Mahomes an average of 2.6 seconds in the pocket, which is second. The Chiefs have a great pass defense, allowing the sixth-lowest completion rate, but the Dolphins are just as potent on the ground by leading the league in rushing yards per game. Both teams will battle each other on offense to win this game.
Pick: Over 50
-John Supowitz
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