The Miami Dolphins (8-3) face the Washington Commanders (4-8) Sunday in Week 13 NFL action. Kickoff at FedExField is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the'Dolphins vs. Commanders odds, and'make our expert'NFL picks and predictions.
The Dolphins beat up on the New York Jets 34-13 on Black Friday. This was their 2nd straight win since having their bye week. They easily covered as 10-point favorites, and the Over (40) hit. Miami’s talented wide receiver duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle combined for 216 receiving yards on 17 catches against a good Jets secondary. The Dolphins continue to lead the NFL in yards per game (430.5) and sit in 2nd in points per game (30.8).
Washington dropped its 3rd straight game with a 45-10 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day. It did not cover as a 13.5-point underdog, and the Over (48) hit. The Commanders allowed 431 total yards to the Cowboys but QB Sam Howell passed for 300 or more yards for the 4th time in his last 5 games. Thanksgiving Day was their 5th loss in 6 games, and they have allowed an average of 29 PPG over that stretch.
The Commanders did win the last head-to-head matchup with the Dolphins, 17-16 on Oct. 13, 2019. Miami covered the 6-point spread as an underdog, and the Under (42) hit.