Event Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Broadcast: CBS
Betting Odds: Dolphins favored by 6.0 points
Over-Under Total: 45 points
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This Sunday, Hard Rock Stadium will host the Miami Dolphins (5-7) as they face off against the New York Jets (3-9). The Jets enter the game as 6.0-point underdogs, with the total set at 45 points.
The New York Jets, currently holding a 3-9 record for the season, recently faced the Seattle Seahawks, suffering a narrow defeat with a final score of 26-21. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers completed 21 of 39 passes for 185 yards and 2 touchdowns, finishing with a passer rating of 73.1, while also throwing 1 interception. Running back Breece Hall led the ground attack, rushing 12 times for 60 yards (an average of 5.0 yards per carry). Wide receiver Davante Adams contributed significantly, averaging 13.2 yards per reception with a total of 66 yards on 5 catches. The Jets executed 21 rushing plays for a total of 89 yards, achieving an average of 4.2 yards per carry. Altogether, New York ran 60 plays for 258 total offensive yards. Defensively, the Jets allowed 20 completions on 31 attempts, yielding a total of 175 passing yards and maintaining a 64.5% completion percentage. The Jets’ defense faced a challenge at the line, conceding 84 rushing yards on 23 attempts, averaging out to 3.7 yards per carry.
Defensively, the Jets have ceded 2,099 passing yards, ranking them 2nd in the league, allowing an average of 174.9 passing yards per game with a completion percentage against of 60.9%. They have surrendered 9 passing touchdowns and 17 rushing touchdowns this year, ranking 3rd overall by allowing 301.2 total yards per game. Opponents average 4.1 yards per carry against New York, totaling 126.3 rushing yards per game. The Jets rank 15th in the league defensively, allowing an average of 22.3 points per game with 1,515 rushing yards given up so far this season.
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The Miami Dolphins enter this upcoming game with a record of 5-7. In their latest outing, they faced a tough defeat against the Green Bay Packers, ending 30-17. Running back De’Von Achane managed just 14 yards on 7 carries, averaging 2.0 yards per attempt. Tight end Jonnu Smith was a standout receiver, catching 10 passes for 113 yards (11.3 yards per catch). Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, throwing for 365 yards on 37 of 46 attempts, accounted for 2 touchdowns and had a passer rating of 114.2 without throwing any interceptions, averaging 7.9 yards per pass. Defensively, Miami allowed 25 rushing attempts for 114 yards (4.6 yards per carry) and a pass completion percentage of 75.0%, resulting in 274 yards given up through the air on 21 of 28 completions. The Dolphins’ total offense ended with 375 yards on 60 plays, averaging 6.3 yards per play and conducting a rushing offense that averaged only 2.8 yards per carry, totaling 39 yards from 14 attempts.
Currently, the Miami Dolphins average 328.2 yards per game, which ranks them 19th in the league. They are also averaging 110.3 rushing yards per game, resulting in a season total of 1,324 rushing yards. The Dolphins have received 642 penalty yards from 77 infractions, sharing the 15th rank for the fewest penalties paid in the NFL. In the passing game, Miami has tallied 2,614 yards, with a per-game average of 217.8 yards, placing them 18th in the league. Thus far, Miami scores an average of 19.3 points per game, ranking 24th overall. <pDefensively, the Dolphins have allowed 13 passing touchdowns and an average of 203.9 yards per game through the air, ranking them 9th in the league. On the ground, they’ve conceded 1,290 rushing yards (107.5 yards per game) with 11 rushing touchdowns allowed this season. The Dolphins have recorded 11 defensive takeaways (4 fumble recoveries and 7 interceptions). They rank 2nd in total defensive plays for the season with 700 plays logged. Miami’s defense allows an average of 22.2 points per game, placing them 14th in the league.
Free Predictions: Bet on the Dolphins -6.0
