Bodog Beat

Change begins at the top. (AI Wire Images)

The Miami Dolphins (8-5 SU, 6-7 ATS) have experienced a sharp turnaround under Bill Parcells; they’ve already won eight times as many games as they did last year. The San Francisco 49ers (5-8 SU, 6-7 ATS) won’t have a winning season this year, but they are 3-3 SU and 4-2 ATS since Mike Singletary took over as head coach, including 3-1 SU and ATS in their last four games.

Bodies are breaking down as we hit the last vestiges of the season. Niners RB Frank Gore (4.3 yards per carry) is reportedly a game-time decision with a sprained left ankle; DeShaun Foster (3.8 yards per carry in his career) is the No. 2 tailback. The Dolphins running game will suffer from the absence of guard Justin Smiley (leg), who went on injured reserve after Miami’s 16-12 win over St. Louis (+7) in Week 13. Get your NFL picks in the Bodog Sportsbook.