Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets Preview
The New York Jets and Miami Dolphins will face off on Sunday, December 17th at 1:00 ET. You can find this week 15 NFL game between the Jets and Dolphins on CBS. Check out BetCoco for Miami Dolphins – New York Jets odds
Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the two head-to-head matchups last season, the Jets and Dolphins each picked up one win apiece. Together the Jets and Dolphins averaged 37 points per game and had an over/under record of 1-1. Against the spread, they each went 1-1. The Dolphins had the edge in terms of offensive yards last season, averaging 298.5 yards of offense compared to the Jets at 254.5.
In the last five head to head matchups, the Dolphins have had the upper-hand, going 4-1. In the last five head to head games between the Jets and Dolphins, the average combined point total is 43 points per game. The over/under record in these matchups is 3-2.
Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets Prediction
At 5-8, the Jets are 14th in the AFC and 3rd in the AFC-East. This will be New York’s 6th road game this season, where they have gone 2-3. Taking a look at the Jets’ scoring margin this season, it is currently at -4.3. This has resulted in an ATS record of 5-7-1. So far this season, New York games are 27th in total points. They come in with an over/under record of 5-8, with an average over/under line for their games set at 38.7 points.
Offensively, the Jets have an average of 15.5 points per game, which is 26th in the NFL. So far the Jets’ defense has given up an average of 299.0 yards per game and 19.8 points per contest (8th). Coming into the game, they have allowed a completion percentage allowed of 60.4% and have given up 14 passing touchdowns. Against the run, they are 27th in the NFL.
Taking a glance at the AFC-East standings, the Dolphins are 1st with a record of 9-4. Within the AFC, Miami is currently in 2nd place as they enter week 15. The Dolphins’ scoring margin for the season is currently +9. This has contributed to their ATS record of 8-5. Miami has an over/under record of 8-5 so far this year. Their average over/under betting line stands at 47.6 points, and their games have averaged a combined 54.2 points per game.
As they enter week 15, the Dolphins offense ranks 2nd in the league, averaging 31.6 points per contest. The Dolphins defense takes on the Jets having given up an average of 22.6 points per game. So far, they are 2nd in quarterback hits and are giving up 308.1 yards per contest.
With a 9.5-point advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Dolphins to secure a 26-17 victory. Our analytics have assigned Miami a 78% chance of defeating the Jets.
Miami Dolphins vs New York Jets Betting Tips
- Take the Dolphins on the moneyline
- On the spread, we like Jets (+9.5)
- Projecting a combined 43 points, we like the over
Miami Dolphins Injury Report
- Skylar Thompson – Gameday Inactive (Out)
- Erik Ezukanma – Neck (Out)
- Chris Brooks – Ankle/knee (Questionable)
- Zeke Vandenburgh – Knee (Out)
- Connor Williams – Knee (Questionable)
- DeShon Elliott – Ribs (Questionable)
- Tyreek Hill – Ankle (Questionable)
- Robert Hunt – Hamstring (Out)
- Jevon Holland – Knee (Out)
- Jaelan Phillips – Achilles (Out)
- Alexander Johnson – Undisclosed (Out)
- Salvon Ahmed – Foot (Out)
- Keion Crossen – Undisclosed (Out)
- Jerome Baker – Knee (Out)
- Isaiah Wynn – Quadriceps (Out)
- Tyler Kroft – Gameday Inactive (Out)
- Terron Armstead – Knee/ankle (Out)
- Eli Apple – Gameday Inactive (Out)
- Robbie Chosen – Gameday Inactive (Out)
New York Jets Injury Report
- Wes Schweitzer – Calf (Out)
- C.J. Uzomah – Knee (Out)
- Connor McGovern – Knee (Out)
- Aaron Rodgers – Achilles (Questionable)
- Al Woods – Achilles (Out)
- Chuck Clark – Knee (Out)
- Tanzel Smart – Undisclosed (Out)
- Ifeadi Odenigbo – Undisclosed (Out)
- Alijah Vera-Tucker – Achilles (Out)
- Bradlee Anae – Undisclosed (Out)
- Max Mitchell – Shoulder (Questionable)
- Perrion Winfrey – Foot (Out)
- Carter Warren – Hip (Questionable)
- Jason Brownlee – Ankle (Questionable)
