Miami Dolphins at Minnesota Vikings 2010 NFL Predictions, Odds, and Picks Week 2: The Miami Dolphins head north to the comfortable confines of the Metrodome to take on the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET. Head football coach Brad Childress has Super Bowl expectations for his team that lost in the NFC Championship game in overtime last year to the eventual champion New Orleans Saints. The Dolphins are looking to get back to the playoffs and make a run at the AFC Championship for head football coacn Tony Sparano in his third season. Minnesota needs a win badly as only 13% of teams that start 0-2 make the playoffs and only 3 teams ever have won the Super Bowl after and 0-2 start. “It’s a work in progress on offense,” coach Brad Childress said. “It’s from a number of different spots, just getting your center back, your wide outs or your quarterback. We need to get up to speed in a heck of a hurry. I believe we will.” The odds makers at Bodog have the Minnesota Vikings -6 point favorites at home against the Miami Dolphins.
The Vikings are coming off a loss 14-9 in a rematch of the NFC Championship game last Thursday at the New Orleans Saints. Quarterback Brett Favre struggled at times going 14-27 for 171 yards and touchdown with a pick. Running back Adrian Peterson carried the ball 19 times for just 87 yards but didn’t fumble the ball. “I know people are going to say it wasn’t the fireworks they expected it to be,” Favre said. And he’s right! Minnesota is 5-0 in its last 5 games at home and did cover the spread in the loss. Vegas odds makers have the Minnesota Vikings as +1900 odds to win the 2011 Super Bowl.
The Fins opened with a rare win on the road at Buffalo 15-10 in a defensive battle which the Dolphins only gave up a total of 166 yards. Quarterback Chad Henne was effective if not spectacular going 21 for 34 for 182 yards hitting Brandon Marshall 8 times for 53 yards. Running back Ronnie Brown returning from a knee injury last season carried the ball 13 times for 65 yards and the Fins lone touchdown. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of Miami’s last 14 games on the road. Vegas odds makers have the over/under for the total score at 39 points combined of the Miami Dolphins and Minnesota Vikings.
The Vikings are banged up on offense without the weapons Favre needs to be successful so I predict a Miami win on the road. Go Fins! Note: Rich Fritz is a Blog Writer on NSAwins.com and not a pro handicapper. For expert NFL Football Predictions against the vegas spreads please visit the NSAwins.com homepage for top predictions today from the National Sports Advisors.