Denver Broncos at Miami Dolphins odds, picks and predictions

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The Denver Broncos (0-2) and the Miami Dolphins (2-0) meet Sunday in a Week 3 matchup at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla. Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET (CBS). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Broncos vs. Dolphins odds, and make our expert NFL picks and predictions.

The Broncos suffered a pair of home losses, but the 2 losses came by a total of 3 points. Denver is 0-2 against the spread (ATS), as it was favored in each of the outings.

Broncos QB Russell Wilson showed some signs of life in a 35-33 loss to the Washington Commanders in Week 2, passing for 308 yards and 3 TD with 1 INT.

The Dolphins have been involved in a pair of one-score games, too, but Miami is 2-0 straight up (SU) and ATS. Miami plays its home opener after winning 36-34 against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 1, and 24-17 on Sunday Night Football in Week 2 against the New England Patriots.

Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa is off to a hot start, completing 65.3% of his passes for 715 yards, 4 TD and 2 INT, with WR Tyreek Hill on the receiving end of 3 of the scoring strikes.

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Broncos at Dolphins odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Saturday at 11 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Broncos +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Dolphins -300 (bet $300 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Broncos +6.5 (-110) | Dolphins -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 48 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Broncos at Dolphins key injuries

Broncos

LB Frank Clark (hip) out
NT Mike Purcell (ankle) questionable
FS Justin Simmons (hip) out

Dolphins

RB Salvon Ahmed (groin) doubtful
OT Terron Armstead (ankle, back, knee) questionable
DT Raekwon Davis (wrist) questionable
TE Julian Hill (ankle) questionable
LB Jaelan Phillips (back) questionable
WR Jaylen Waddle (concussion) questionable

Broncos at Dolphins picks and predictions

Prediction

Dolphins 29, Broncos 21

Moneyline

The Dolphins (-300) will cost you 3 times your potential return, and that’s way too much risk and not enough reward. In fact, even as part of a multi-team parlay, Miami is way too expensive, and will suck all of the value out of your ticket.

PASS, and focus on the spread instead.

Against the spread

The DOLPHINS -6.5 (-110) are a value play at home while favored by less than a touchdown. Even if it gets to a flat 7 by kickoff, it’s not a bad play.

The Broncos +6.5 (-110) have managed to play in a pair of one-score games, but that was at home, and against a couple of subpar teams. The Dolphins have a much more potent offense than the Las Vegas Raiders or Commanders, and Denver’s defense won’t look nearly as good in South Florida.

The big concern for Miami is that fact Waddle carries a questionable tag due to a concussion suffered in Week 2 in Foxboro. Even if he is unable to go, Miami is still a good bet, but maybe go with a slightly less aggressive play.

Over/Under

OVER 48 (-110) seems like a pretty high number, but the way Tua is slinging it, Miami could easily do a lot of the heavy lifting to get the total there.

Denver also looked solid in the pass game last week, even if Wilson and the pass game had a little good fortune to get a Hail Mary touchdown on the final play in regulation.

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