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Miami Dolphins vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Betting Odds, Analysis, NFL Pick
- Updated: January 4, 2017
The Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5) will try to extend their winning streak to eight when they host the Miami Dolphins (10-6) on Sunday as big home favorites in the second of two AFC Wild Card matchups.
The Steelers won the AFC North after reeling off seven straight wins following a four-game skid around midseason, going 5-1-1 against the spread during that stretch.
Point spread: The Steelers opened as 7.5-point favorites; the total was 47.5 early in the week, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark (line updates and matchup report).
NFL pick, via OddsShark computer: 33.6-14.8 Steelers (NFL picks on every game)
Why the Dolphins can cover the spread
The Dolphins have covered the spread in the past three meetings with Pittsburgh, according to the OddsShark NFL Database, and they should be pumped to be making their first playoff appearance since 2008.
Miami head coach Adam Gase did a remarkable job guiding this team to nine wins in 10 games after a 1-4 start, beginning with a 30-15 rout of the Steelers back in Week 6. The defense …
