| Miami Dolphins (7-9) at New England Patriots (13-3) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, January 4, 4:25 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, MA | |||
| Where to Watch: FOX |
Week 18 Matchup
With the season over for both teams, the Miami Dolphins are looking to end the season on a high note against the New England Patriots, who are planning to have a deep run in January. The Patriots have won the AFC East and are looking to win the number one seed, while the Dolphins are hoping to end their nightmare season on a high note before the offseason. With the season over, the Miami Dolphins are looking to end the season well, while the New England Patriots are hoping get the one seed on Sunday.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | +11.5 | +480 | Over 45.5 |
| New England Patriots | -11.5 | -650 | Under 45.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Miami Dolphins | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | New England Patriots |
|---|---|---|
| 21.1 | Points Per Game | 28.3 |
| 184.4 | Passing Yards Per Game | 252.8 |
| 123.8 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 121.8 |
| 24.1 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 19.4 |
| 216.5 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 198.3 |
| 125.5 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 104.1 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins this season have been having a nightmare season, with the team suffering from injuries and offensive inconsistency. Miami has been struggling offensively with Tua Tungavialoa having a poor season, as has been benched for the rest of the season. Miami’s defense has also been poor, allowing around 216 passing yards this season. With the secondary suffering from poor play, the Dolphins could have a long game against the Patriots, even with the chance that they could rest their starters.
New England Patriots
While the Miami Dolphins are having a nightmare season, the New England Patriots are having a fun season after two losing seasons. The Patriots’ offense has been amazing, with Drake Maye having a breakout season for the offense. Along with the passing game going well, the Patriots’ run game has been playing well, with TreVeyon Henderson having a breakout season for the team. The Patriots’ defense has also been playing well by allowing less than 19 points a game, and could have a strong game against the Dolphins.
Prediction
With the New England Patriots resting starters before the playoff push, the Miami Dolphins could win this game for bettors in a crucial AFC East battle to end the season. The Patriots have a solid roster, and their backups could have a strong game, but the Dolphins could be playing for pride in the midst of another disastrous season for the team. With the playoffs getting close, bettors could see the Miami Dolphins get a win against their rivals but not cover due to them having a flawed roster to end the season with a bang.
