Dolphins vs. Panthers 2025 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Oct 5

The Miami Dolphins (1-3) are considered favorites (-1.5) according to the oddsmakers ahead of their game versus the Carolina Panthers (1-3) on October 5, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. ET, airing on FOX. The over/under for this one is set at 45.5 points.

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Dolphins vs. Panthers Odds & Betting Lines

Dolphins vs. Panthers Prediction & Pick

• Pick ATS: Panthers (+1.5)
  
• Pick OU: Over (45.5)
  
• Prediction: Panthers 27 - Dolphins 20

How to Watch Miami vs. Carolina

• Game date: Sunday, October 5, 2025
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• Venue: Bank of America Stadium
• Location: Charlotte, North Carolina
• TV: Watch on FOX
• Streaming: FOXSports.com, FOX Sports App and FOX One (Try free for 7 days)

Dolphins vs. Panthers Recent Matchups

• Over their last three meetings, Miami has totaled two wins against Carolina.
• Over their last three head-to-head contests, Miami has scored 96 points, while Carolina has accumulated 76.

Miami Betting Info

• Miami has two wins versus the spread in four games this season.
• The Dolphins have been favored by 1.5 points or more two times this season, and covered the spread in one of those games.
• Miami has combined with its opponent to hit the over in 75% of its contests this year (three times over four games with a set point total).
• The Dolphins have been moneyline favorites in two other games this season, and they split them.
• Based on this matchup's moneyline, the Dolphins' implied win probability is 54.5%.

Dolphins Stats

Miami's Key Players

Offense

• On the ground, De'Von Achane averages 4.9 yards per attempt (14th in the NFL) and 61.5 yards per game for 246 total rushing yards. He has scored one rushing touchdown this season.
• Achane has 25 targets, 19 catches, 143 receiving yards and two TDs through the air.
• Tua Tagovailoa has 752 passing yards, seven touchdowns (eighth in the NFL) and four interceptions this year. He has completed 69.3% of his passes, averaging 188 yards per game and 6.6 per attempt.
• In the passing game, Jaylen Waddle, has contributed with 185 receiving yards and two touchdowns after pulling down 17 balls on 23 targets. Per game, he's averaging 46.3 yards and 4.3 receptions in four games.
• Malik Washington has 47 receiving yards without a touchdown with eight catches on 15 targets. He's averaging two receptions and 11.8 yards per game.

Defense

• Over on the defensive side, Tyrel Dodson has 42 tackles, four TFL, two sacks, and one pass defended in 2025.
• Jordyn Brooks has 44 tackles, two TFL, and one sack this season. His tackle total leads the Dolphins and is second in the NFL.
• This season, Minkah Fitzpatrick has recorded 21 tackles.
• So far this season, Bradley Chubb has 12 tackles, three TFL, and three sacks.

Carolina Betting Info

• Carolina has covered the spread twice over four games with a set total.
• The Panthers have covered the spread twice this season when underdogs by 1.5 points or more (in four chances).
• Games involving Carolina have hit the over twice this year.
• This season, the Panthers have been the underdog four times and won one of those games.
• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 50.0% chance of a victory for the Panthers.

Panthers Stats

Carolina's Key Players

Offense

• Bryce Young has thrown for 753 yards this year, with five touchdowns and three interceptions. He is completing 60.4% of his attempts while averaging 188.3 yards per game and 5.2 per attempt.
• He's added 53 yards on the ground (third on the Panthers), while scoring one rushing touchdown. He's averaging 13.3 yards per game and 5.3 per attempt.
• Chuba Hubbard is still looking for a rushing touchdown, while totaling 217 rushing yards (4.1 per carry and 54.3 per game).
• Hubbard has also picked up 94 receiving yards (23.5 per game) on 13 catches (3.3 per game). He's been targeted 17 times and has caught two touchdown passes.
• In four games played this season, Tetairoa McMillan has 18 catches (4.5 receptions per game on 8.8 targets per game) for 278 yards, but no receiving touchdowns.
• Hunter Renfrow has 13 catches for 75 yards and two receiving touchdowns. He averages 3.3 yards per game through four games and has been targeted 21 times.

Defense

• So far in 2025, Tre'von Moehrig has put up one TFL and 29 tackles through four games.
• Mike Jackson Sr. has 15 tackles, one TFL, and one interception. He is fifth on the Panthers in tackles.
• Christian Rozeboom has 28 tackles.
• Trevin Wallace's stats include 18 tackles, one TFL, and one pass defended in four games

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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