NFL Prop Bets: Indianapolis Colts vs Miami Dolphins - Week 1

The Miami Dolphins (0-0) face the Indianapolis Colts (0-0) at Lucas Oil Stadium for Week 1. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Colts are favored to win at -113, currently marked as 1.5-point favorites, while the Dolphins are at -108.

The total points line is set at 45.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 24-22 Indianapolis.

  • The Dolphins (-121) had a 7-10-0 ATS record last season, while the Colts (+100) held a record of 9-8-0.

Points on the board

  • The Dolphins scored 20.3 points per game last season (22nd in the league). Comparatively, the Colts averaged 22.2 (17th).
  • Defensively, the Dolphins conceded only 21.4 points per game last season (10th in the league), while the Colts gave up an average of 25.1 points (24th).

Moving the chains

  • With an average of 325.4, the Dolphins ranked 18th in the league for total yards per game last season. Comparatively, the Colts ranked 13th with 334.8 yards per game.
  • In terms of yards allowed, the Dolphins gave up 314.4 per game last season (4th in the league), outperforming the Colts, who have allowed an average of 361.2 (29th).

Ascendency in the air

  • The Dolphins averaged 219.8 passing yards per game last season (15th in the league). Comparatively, the Colts' defense gave up 229.4 passing yards per game (26th) last season.
  • Meanwhile, the Colts averaged 197.7 passing yards per game last season (25th in the league), while the Dolphins' defense gave up 210.7 passing yards per game (9th) during the 2024 season.

Advantage on the ground

  • Looking at the ground game, the Dolphins averaged 105.6 rushing yards per game last season (21st in the league). Conversely, the Colts gave up 131.8 rushing yards per game (24th).
  • On the other hand, the Colts averaged 137.1 rushing yards per game last season (8th in the league), although the Dolphins were effective at stopping the run, conceding just 103.7 yards per game (9th).

Protecting the ball

  • Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Dolphins recorded 16 total takeaways last season (27th in the league), failing to perform to the same level as the Colts, who recorded 25 (T7th).
  • On offense, the Dolphins recorded 21 total giveaways last season (T17th in the league), bettering the Colts' number of 29 (T29th).

First to Score

The Dolphins are -110 to score first, while the Colts are -121.

  • The Dolphins scored first in 10 of their 17 games last season.
  • The Colts also scored first in 10 of their 17 games.

Which team will score the first touchdown?

The Dolphins are -106 to record the first touchdown, while the Colts are -121.

  • The Dolphins recorded the first touchdown in eight of their 17 games last season.
  • The Colts recorded the first touchdown in 11 of their 17 games last season.

First Scoring Play

    Play Frequency Odds
    Miami Touchdown6 / 17
    Miami Field Goal4 / 17
    Miami Safety0 / 17
    Indianapolis Touchdown7 / 17
    Indianapolis Field Goal3 / 17
    Indianapolis Safety0 / 17

Which team will get a quick start?

The Dolphins are +100 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Colts are -125.

  • The Dolphins were the first to score 10 points in eight of their 17 games last season.
  • The Colts were the first to score 10 points in seven of their 17 games last season.

First Quarter Moneyline

  • Last season, these teams shared an 8-5-4 first quarter W/L/T record.

Last Time They Met

The Colts recorded a 16-10 victory over the Dolphins at Lucas Oil Stadium when these teams last met in Week 7, 2024.