Jets vs. Dolphins Odds
MIAMI, FL (The Spread) – The Miami Dolphins look to secure a playoff spot on Sunday when they host the New York Jets at 1PM ET on CBS.
Miami is 8-7 on the season, 4-3 at home and 9-6 against the spread. New York is 7-8 overall, 1-6 on the road and 8-6-1 against the spread. The road team has won six of the last eight in this series.
Trends show that the road team is 10-3-1 against the spread in the last 14 games of this series and the Jets are 12-3 against the spread in their last 15 trips to Miami. These two have hit the under in 5 of their last 6 meetings.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Miami is favored at home, as the Dolphins have odds of -6.5 points against the Jets on Sunday. The over/under total for the game has been set at 41 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game haven’t changed since Miami opened as a 6.5-point favorite and the total opened at 41 points.
The Dolphins had a chance to really secure their playoff plans last week, but lost 19-0 at Buffalo. The loss snapped a three-game win streak for Miami. Miami can now clinch a playoff spot with a win and some help from the other 8-7 teams. The Dolphins are averaging 314.1 yards per game on offense, while the defense is giving up 358.4 yards per contest. Ryan Tannehill has thrown for 3,709 yards and 23 touchdowns to lead Miami, while Brian Hartline has added 74 receptions for 978 yards and four scores. Miami is led on defense by Olivier Vernon, who has 11.5 sacks and 55 tackles.
New York is coming off a 24-13 win over the Browns at home. The Jets have won two of their last three coming into this game but lost to the Dolphins, 23-3 on Dec. 1. The Jets are averaging 314.4 yards per game on offense, while the defense is giving up 337.5 yards per contest. Geno Smith has thrown for 2,856 yards and 12 touchdowns, but also has 21 interceptions. Chris Ivory has added 814 rushing yards and three touchdowns, while Muhammad Wilkerson is leading the defense with 62 tackles and 10.5 sacks.
In terms of Injuries, Miami has no new injuries to report. New York cornerback Ellis Lankster (jaw) is considered questionable, while receiver Stephen Hill (knee) is out for the game.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing the Dolphins, as Miami is getting 61% of the wagers with odds of -6.5 points against the Jets on Sunday.
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