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NFL Week 9 Odds: 5 Best Bets Against the Spread

By Brad Rowland

Detailed view of the NFL logo on the hat of a referee during the game between the Arizona Cardinals against the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Detailed view of the NFL logo on the hat of a referee during the game between the Arizona Cardinals against the Philadelphia Eagles at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /
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Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Wallace (11) and quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Rishard Matthews (18) celebrates with wide receiver Mike Wallace (11) and quarterback Ryan Tannehill (17) after scoring a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Field. Mandatory Credit: Melina Vastola-USA TODAY Sports /

Miami Dolphins (-1.5) over San Diego Chargers

This line opened with the Chargers installed as a 1-point road favorite in most places. However, this has moved more than two full points, and hilariously, that flies in the face of nearly 80% of the ticket volume being on the side of the road team in San Diego.

Translation? The sharps love Miami, and so do I.

The Chargers are incredibly banged up on the defensive side of the ball, and while I would agree that they are the better team when fully healthy, that sentiment means little in this spot. Add in the home field advantage and a growing feeling that the Dolphins are for real this season after massive upgrades to their offensive line, and I’ll take the home team giving less than a field goal.

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