Looking to bet on NFL Week 8? The Miami Dolphins will be trying to rebound from their loss to the Detroit Lions. When they visit the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football. The game will be played at NRG Stadium in Houston. Also, it is scheduled to begin at 8:20 PM. ET. Miami vs Houston betting picks below.
Miami Dolphins Analysis
The Dolphins were surprised by the Detroit Lions. Who came out of their bye week and executed their game plan perfectly. The Lions have struggled to run the ball for some time. However, they turned things around against the Dolphins, rushing for 248 yards and one touchdown in their game.
The Dolphins will have to go back to the drawing board work on preventing the Texans from doing the same thing this week.
Ryan Tannehill missed his second consecutive game. However, Brock Osweiler played well in his place for a second consecutive week, but the team was unable to get the win. Osweiler, who completed 22 of 31 passes for 215 yards and two touchdowns, will need his defense to play better and give the team a chance to win this game.
Kenyan Drake and Frank Gore will also be hoping to get more touches after finishing the game against the Lions with 16 combined carries.
Houston Texans Analysis
The Texans have bounced back from their 0-3 start to the season and won their last four games. Thanks to their winning streak and the fact that the rest of the AFC South teams are struggling, the Texans are now in first place in their division.
Miami Vs Houston
Houston will like to stay on top of the division with a win over the Dolphins on Thursday. Deshaun Watson, who has been playing hurt over the past few weeks, will need his offensive line to keep blocking well and their running backs to run like they did against the Jaguars in their last game.
The Texans controlled the ball for most of the game and Watson completed 12 of 24 passes for 139 yards and one touchdown.
DeAndre Hopkins continues to be a matchup problem for most defenses, and will likely frustrate the Dolphins in this game. If the Texans continue playing well on both sides, they should be able to win their fifth game in a row.
Picks and Predictions for NFL Week 8
The Texans are favored to win this game by seven points. The over/under on total points scored is 45.5.
Houston is playing well at the moment, but they have struggled against the spread when they are home favorites. Pick the Texans on the ML and take Miami +7 on the spread.
In conclusion to bet on NFL week 8 take the Dolphins.
