The Miami Dolphins (8-7) visit Gillette Stadium to take on the New England Patriots (7-8) on Jan. 1. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Foxborough.
The Patriots are betting favorites in Week 17, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).
The Dolphins vs. Patriots Over/Under is 42 total points for the game.
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Dolphins vs. Patriots Prediction for Week 17
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts the Dolphins will win this Week 17 game with 60.5% confidence.
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Dolphins will cover the spread this Week 17 with 62.0% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both the Dolphins and Patriots, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
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Best Dolphins Player Prop Bets Today
We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Dolphins players for Week 17, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Mike Gesicki has hit the Receptions Under in 12 of his last 16 games (+6.65 Units / 28% ROI)
- Tua Tagovailoa has hit the Rushing Yards Under in 10 of his last 13 games (+6.25 Units / 38% ROI)
- Jeff Wilson has hit the Carries Under in his last 5 away games (+5.00 Units / 84% ROI)
- Tua Tagovailoa has hit the Completions Under in 10 of his last 14 games (+4.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- Jeff Wilson has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.65 Units / 50% ROI)
Best Patriots Player Prop Best Bets Today
And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Patriots players for Week 17, looking at profitable historical betting trends:
- Mac Jones has hit the Completions Over in 11 of his last 12 games (+10.20 Units / 76% ROI)
- Rhamondre Stevenson has hit the Carries Under in his last 7 games (+7.00 Units / 80% ROI)
- Jakobi Meyers has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 10 of his last 14 games (+5.65 Units / 36% ROI)
- Nelson Agholor has hit the Receptions Under in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.70 Units / 38% ROI)
- Mac Jones has hit the TD Passes Under in 11 of his last 14 games (+4.60 Units / 16% ROI)
Dolphins Best Bets for Week 17:
- The Miami Dolphins have hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 14 games (+8.75 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Miami Dolphins have covered the 3Q Spread in 9 of their last 10 away games (+8.20 Units / 71% ROI)
- The Miami Dolphins have hit the 1Q Game Total Over in 8 of their last 9 games (+6.50 Units / 59% ROI)
- The Miami Dolphins have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 7 of their last 10 away games (+6.45 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Miami Dolphins have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 7 of their last 8 away games (+5.85 Units / 62% ROI)
Patriots Best Bets for Week 17:
- The New England Patriots have hit the 1Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+7.20 Units / 41% ROI)
- The New England Patriots have hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 13 games (+6.45 Units / 42% ROI)
- The New England Patriots have hit the 2H Game Total Under in their last 6 games at home (+6.00 Units / 89% ROI)
- The New England Patriots have covered the 2H Spread in 8 of their last 11 games (+4.60 Units / 37% ROI)
- The New England Patriots have hit the 2H Moneyline in 6 of their last 8 games (+3.85 Units / 33% ROI)
Dolphins Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Dolphins have gone 7-8 (-1.9 Units / -11.31% ROI).
- Dolphins are 8-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.1 Units / 0.33% ROI
- Dolphins are 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI
- Dolphins are 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / ROI
Patriots Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Against the spread this NFL season, the Patriots have gone 7-7 (-0.6 Units / -3.7% ROI).
- Patriots are 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.75 Units / -17.08% ROI
- Patriots are 6-9 when betting the Over for -3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI
- Patriots are 9-6 when betting the Under for +2.4 Units / 14.55% ROI
Miami Dolphins: Keys to the Game vs. the New England Patriots
The Dolphins are 1-5 (.167) when throwing at least 1 interception this season — tied for sixth-worst in NFL. The Patriots have intercepted 16 passes this season — tied for second-most in NFL.
The Dolphins are 4-1 (.800) when forcing at least one fumble this season — tied for 5th-best in NFL; League Avg: .598.
The Dolphins are 5-2 (.714) when converting 55% or more of its red zone chances into touchdowns this season — 8th-best in NFL; League Avg: .574.
The Dolphins are 6-1 (.857) when possessing the ball longer than their opponent this season — 8th-best in NFL; League Avg: .667.
New England Patriots: Keys to the Game vs. the Miami Dolphins
The Patriots are winless (0-4) when allowing 120 or more rushing yards this season — tied for worst in NFL; League Avg: .365.