The Miami Dolphins are set to play the New England Patriots for their Week 18 regular-season finale on Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium.
Miami’s seven-game winning streak came to an end on Sunday, as they were defeated by the Tennessee Titans in a demoralizing fashion. Their defense had been one of the best in the league over that stretch, but they allowed 34 points and nearly 200 yards on the ground. That needs to change this week, especially if their offense is going to continue to be anemic.
The Patriots, on the other hand, have had the NFL’s best defense this season. They’ll likely be able to get pressure with Matthew Judon going against Jesse Davis, and if they can limit Jaylen Waddle, there shouldn’t be much of a problem going up against this offense.
Both teams seem like two totally different teams from when they matched up 17 weeks ago, so while Miami took the first game, this one seems to be leaning toward New England.
Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots
Sunday, Jan. 9, 4:25 p.m. ET
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Live stream:
FuboTV (try it free).
Television channel(s):
CBS
Broadcasters:
Spero Dedes (play-by-play)
Jay Feely (color commentary)
Jenny Dell (sideline)
Radio:
AM 560 The Joe WQAM
KISS Country 99.9 FM
Betting odds (Per Tipico Sportsbook):
- Moneyline: Dolphins +225 (bet $100 to win $225) Patriots -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
- Against the spread (ATS): Dolphins +6.5 (-112) Patriots -6.5 (-108)
- Over/Under (O/U): 39.5 (O: -117 U: -103)
Weather:
77 degrees and cloudy.
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