The data suggests caution when backing the Miami Dolphins in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as home games, the Miami Dolphins are just 19-21-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a -9.3% ROI. Sharp bettors have found value fading this situation—the opposite side would have returned +9.3%.

⚠ Fade Zone
Record19-21-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size40 games
ROI-9.3%
Units Won-3.7u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20141-1-00.0%-4.5%
20151-0-00.0%+90.9%
20162-1-00.0%+27.3%
20172-5-00.0%-45.5%
20183-3-00.0%-4.5%
20193-3-00.0%-4.5%
20203-1-00.0%+43.2%
20211-0-00.0%+90.9%
20221-4-00.0%-61.8%
20231-1-00.0%-4.5%
20241-2-00.0%-36.4%

Why This Trend Exists

Miami's home struggles against the spread stem from a perfect storm of organizational instability and inflated market expectations. The Dolphins have cycled through multiple coaching staffs and quarterback changes during this period, creating inconsistent game-planning and execution that particularly hurts when oddsmakers expect home-field advantage to provide a boost. The franchise's tendency to generate preseason hype followed by midseason collapses has trained the betting market to overvalue Miami at home, where casual money flows heavily toward the popular pick. The team's offensive identity crisis compounds these issues. Miami's attempts to establish a ground game in their humid home environment often clash with their personnel strengths, leading to predictable offensive struggles that sharp bettors exploit. The Dolphins also show concerning patterns of poor situational football at home, particularly in red zone efficiency and third-down conversions, suggesting preparation and focus issues that plague teams with unstable leadership structures. Savvy bettors should target Miami home games when they're favored by more than a field goal, as the market consistently overrates their ability to cover meaningful spreads. This trend carries the most weight during divisional matchups and primetime games, where the spotlight amplifies Miami's tendency to underperform expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Miami Dolphins's ATS record as home games?

The Miami Dolphins have an ATS record of 19-21-0 in home games from 2014-2024. This represents a 47.5% cover rate over 40 home games during this period.

Is betting on the Miami Dolphins as home games profitable?

No, betting on the Miami Dolphins in home games has not been profitable, showing a -9.3% ROI from 2014-2024. This negative return indicates consistent losses for bettors backing Miami at home against the spread.

How does this compare to the league average?

The Dolphins' 47.5% home ATS cover rate is below the theoretical 50% break-even point and likely below league average. Their -9.3% ROI significantly underperforms compared to typical NFL home team performance.

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Methodology

All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.