posted June 16, 2008 at 18:04 in NFL Free Picks

While the Miami Dolphins narrowly avoided becoming the first team in NFL betting history to go through an entire 16-game schedule without winning a single game, Miami’s misfortunes in 2007 could actually be a blessing in disguise in the long run for this franchise after owner Wayne Huizenga was forced to reevaluate the direction his team was going in under former GM Randy Mueller and former head coach Cam Cameron.

Now, months after hiring the venerable Bill Parcells to replace Mueller and run the everyday football operations – and watching Parcells hire right-hand man, Tony Sparano to coach the team - the Dolphins could be headed for good things sooner than anyone ever expected.

Even with all of the other sports betting events taking place throughout the summer months, the 2008 NFL wagering season is already looming large in the BetUS Locker Room while the clever oddsmakers at BetUS.com have come up with some interesting regular season win total odds for each NFL franchise in the BetUS Sportsbook Futures section.

Here is a look at the Miami Dolphins’ 2008 schedule and my analysis on just how many wins the BetUS online NFL football wagering community can expect the Dolphins to record this upcoming season.

09/07/08 New York Jets

The Jets are the better team here, but not by much. Win.

09/14/08 @ Arizona Cardinals

Ken Whisenhunt should have the Cards in the playoff hunt this season. Loss

09/21/08 @New England Patriots

Get real, the ‘Fins are going down hard here. Loss

BYE

10/05/08, San Diego Chargers

The Chargers are in the class of the elite and will spank Miami thoroughly. Loss

10/12/08 @Houston Texans

Gary Kubiak has the Texans looking for nine wins in 2008. Loss

10/19/08 Baltimore Ravens

The Dolphins could win, but Baltimore’s defense wins in the end. Loss

10/26/08 Buffalo Bills

The Dolphins take this first meeting at home. Win

11/02/08 @Denver Broncos

The Broncos should be in the playoff hunt in 2008. Loss

11/09/08 Seattle Seahawks

The Seahawks are a shell of their former selves –and an upset could happen. Win

11/16/08 Oakland Raiders

Looks like the ‘Fins could record consecutive wins in 2008! Win

11/23/08 New England Patriots

Call it a spanking, rout, blowout … whatever, the Patriots win here. Loss

11/30/08 @St. Louis Rams

If Scott Linehan coaches this game for St. Louis, I say Miami wins. Win

12/07/08 @Buffalo Bills

The Bills return the favor in their division here. Loss

12/14/08 San Francisco 49ers

The Niners took a big, disappointing step backwards last season. Win

12/21/08 @Kansas City Chiefs

The Chiefs are more of a mess than the Dolphins, but are home here. Loss

12/28/08 @New York Jets

Miami closes out the season with two straight losses but have made progress! Loss

Dolphins Regular Season Wins Odds

Over 5½ Regular Season Wins -110

Under 5½ Regular Season Wins -130

Analysis: I think the oddsmakers really did their homework in setting this Over/Under total absolutely perfectly as the Dolphins should end up right in the neighborhood of the set total, though I have them winning six games while taking their first baby steps toward respectability under Parcells and Sparano.

Miami Dolphins – Six Regular Season Wins In 2008

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