NFL Odds Week 6: Panthers vs Dolphins Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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The Week 6 NFL betting odds have the Dolphins favored by two touchdowns at home over the winless Panthers this weekend. Coverage begins from Hard Rock Stadium in South Florida on Sunday, October 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 6 Panthers vs Dolphins: the opening lines, spreads, betting trends and more. Check back regularly for updates and use our BetMGM bonus code to get the most out of your action.

Carolina Panthers vs Miami Dolphins Odds

• Opening point spread: Dolphins -14
• Opening moneyline: Dolphins -1200/Panthers +700
• Opening total: Over/Under 47.5 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 10:15 A.M. ET SUNDAY: Miami is laying 14 points at BetMGM, matching last Sunday's opening number. In between, the Dolphins spent most of the week at -13.5, peaked at -15 briefly this morning, then went to -14.

Ticket count is almost 4/1 and money nearing 3/1 on the Dolphins.

The total went from 47.5 (Over -115) to 48.5 by Tuesday, then receded to 47.5 by Thursday. It's two-way play, with 55% of tickets on the Over/53% of money on the Under.

UPDATE 2:30 P.M. ET FRIDAY: BetMGM moved the Dolphins from -14 to -13.5 Monday, then this afternoon returned to -14. Despite the big number, it's heavy Dolphins spread play, with tickets 8/1 and money 3/1 on Miami.

The total went from 47.5 to 48.5 by Tuesday, then returned to 47.5 Thursday. The Under is getting 53% of tickets/65% of money.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Miami is quickly becoming the biggest public darling in the NFL, and with good reason at 4-1 SU and ATS. In Week 5, the Dolphins coasted to a 31-16 victory laying 12.5 points to the visiting New York Giants.

Carolina doesn't have a win on the field or for spread bettors yet. The Panthers (0-5 SU/0-4-1 ATS) got rolled at Detroit 42-24 as 9.5-point 'dogs.

The SuperBook's total nudged from 47.5 to 48 tonight.

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 6 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Panthers vs Dolphins Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction: Miami looks like the right Survivor pick this week, but I'm not too interested in betting. I'll sprinkle the Mostert two TDs at +320, and if I do, I can't help but play three TDs too at +1300 (FanDuel).

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Pick: Raheem Mostert 2+ TDs (+320, BetMGM)

For more NFL picks, check out Action Network's NFL Week 6: How to Bet Every Game & Every Team.

The One Stat to Know About Panthers vs Dolphins

Action Network NFL researcher Evan Abrams offers his top betting stat: The Dolphins are double-digit favorites for the second consecutive week after closing as 13-point favorites last week against the Giants. They are now listed as high as -14 against the Panthers.

Teams who are double-digit favorites in consecutive games are 52-62 ATS (45.6%) in the last 20 years in that second game. When they cover the previous game, they are 21-36 ATS (37%).

For more NFL betting stats, check out Action Network's NFL Week 6 Betting Trends, Stats, Notes.

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson