Baltimore Ravens (12-3) vs Miami Dolphins (11-4)
2023-12-31 13:00:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Baltimore Ravens -3.5 -- Over/Under: 46.5
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The Miami Dolphins and the Baltimore Ravens meet in week 17 NFL action from M&T Bank Stadium on Sunday afternoon. A game with huge implications on the #1 seed in the AFC, who comes out on top? Let’s dive in and find out with our Dolphins vs. Ravens Prediction.
Miami Dolphins Team Preview
The Miami Dolphins come into this game looking to build on back-to-back wins after a 22-20 win over Dallas last time out. Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 4,214 yards, 26 touchdowns and 10 interceptions on 70.5% passing while Raheem Mostert has 1,012 rushing yards with 18 touchdowns and De’Von Achane has 637 rushing yards with 7 TDs. Tyreek Hill leads Miami’s receiving group with 106 receptions for 1,641 yards and 12 touchdowns while Jaylen Waddle has 1,014 receiving yards and 4 TDs. Three more Dolphins have 200+ receiving yards and another five Dolphins have 100+ receiving yards as well on the year. On defense, David Long Jr. has a team-high 95 total tackles while Bradley Chubb has a team-high 11 sacks. Christian Wilkins also has 8 sacks while Zach Sieler has 8.5 sacks and Jaelan Phillips has 6.5 sacks as well on the year.
Miami Dolphins Team Facts
The Dolphins have won each of their last seven Sunday games played on the East Coast.
The Dolphins have covered the spread in each of their last six December games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
The Dolphins have lost the first half in each of their last seven games as road underdogs following a win.
The Dolphins have scored the first touchdown in each of their last four games against AFC opponents.
The Dolphins have won the first quarter in four of their last six December games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
Baltimore Ravens Team Preview
The Baltimore Ravens come into this one looking to add to their five-game win streak after a 33-19 win over San Francisco last time out. Lamar Jackson has thrown for 3,357 yards, 19 touchdowns and 7 interceptions on 66.3% passing while also rushing for 786 yards and 5 touchdowns. Gus Edwards has 694 rushing yards with 12 TDs and Zay Flowers has a team-high 752 receiving yards on 74 grabs while Mark Andrews has 544 receiving yards but will be out for the rest of the season with an injury. Odell Beckham Jr. has 532 receiving yards while three more Ravens have 300+ receiving yards as well this season. On defense, Roquan Smith has a team-high 151 total tackles while Justin Madubuike has a team-high 12 sacks and Jadeveon Clowney has 8.5 sacks while Kyle Van Noy has 7 sacks on the year. Geno Stone also has 6 interceptions and Kyle Hamilton has 4 interceptions as well this season.
Baltimore Ravens Team Facts
The Ravens have won each of their last 10 December games as home favorites.
The underdogs have covered the spread in eight of the Ravens’ last nine Week 17 games.
The Ravens have scored the first touchdown in each of their last 11 home games.
The Ravens have won the first half in each of their last eight games against teams that held a winning record.
The Ravens have won the first quarter in each of their last eight home games against AFC East opponents.
Dolphins vs. Ravens Prediction
I’m on the Ravens here. Miami has been at their best without question at home this season and this just feels like a different team on the road like Jekyll and Hyde. The Ravens would normally be in a letdown spot after such a monumental win over the 49ers last week, but they’re too well-coached and have too much at stake in this game to let that happen. I’ll roll with Baltimore here.
