NFL lines, Week 11 2020: 5 best bets this weekend

KANSAS CITY, MO - NOVEMBER 08: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs finds teammate Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs open for a pass during the second quarter against the Carolina Panthers at Arrowhead Stadium on November 8, 2020 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images) /

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MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – NOVEMBER 15: Durham Smythe #81 of the Miami Dolphins celebrates a touchdown reception against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half at Hard Rock Stadium on November 15, 2020 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mark Brown/Getty Images) /

1. NFL Week 11 best bets: Miami Dolphins -3

The biggest surprise in the NFL this season has to be the Miami Dolphins, who are currently ahead of schedule in their rebuilding program. Winners of five straight, the Dolphins are just a half-game back of the Buffalo Bills in the AFC East and are a huge threat to win the division.

Brian Flores’ decision to switch quarterbacks from Ryan Fitzpatrick to Tua Tagovailoa has drawn the headlines, but Miami’s best unit has been its defense. The Dolphins currently own the NFL’s fifth-best scoring defense, surrendering just 20.2 points per game over their first nine games.

Despite their recent run of success, the sports books haven’t shown a ton of respect to Miami. FanDuel has set the Dolphins as just three-point favorites on the road against a woeful 3-6 Denver Broncos team that may be without starting quarterback Drew Lock, who is battling a rib injury.

Even if Lock is able to play Denver doesn’t stand a chance against the Dolphins, who are clicking on all cylinders. Laying three points here is a steal so do it with tremendous confidence in the Dolphins, who are easily the best bet of the week.

Last Week: 2-3

2020 Season: 32-18

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