The Jacksonville Jaguars will go up against a fellow Florida team in the Miami Dolphins in a potential shootout in Week 1 of the 2024 NFL season.
Can Trevor Lawrence take the leap with an improved supporting cast headlined by promising rookie wideout Brian Thomas Jr? Or will this explosive Dolphins offense be too much to handle?
Let’s take a closer look at the latest Jaguars vs Dolphins odds and predict this matchup.
Jaguars vs Dolphins Odds
NFL odds are current as of Friday, Sep. 6, and courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook.
- Moneyline: Jaguars (+140) vs Dolphins (-166)
- Spread: Jaguars +3 (-105) vs Dolphins -3 (-115)
- Over/Under: Over 49 (-110) / Under 49 (-110)
Dolphins vs Jaguars Predictions
Dolphins 28, Jaguars 24
The Dolphins have a clear-cut home-field advantage at Hard Rock Stadium. The venue is designed in a way that Miami’s sideline is in the shade, allowing players to stay cool, while the road team is baking in the sun with blistering temperatures.
According to a 2022 article in the Washington Post, in one game at Hard Rock, the Browns sideline temperature was at 102 degrees, while the Dolphins was at 82 degrees.
That’s a significant difference that can make it tough for road team defenses to deal with one of the most explosive offenses in the NFL.
For this reason, I’m betting that the Jaguars struggle to slow down this potent Dolphins’ attack, resulting in a Miami victory.
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Dolphins vs Jaguars Best Bets
Dolphins Over 26.5 Points (-108)
As mentioned above, I’m betting on the Dolphins’ home-field advantage playing a major role in this matchup.
Let’s take a look at Miami’s home game log last season, listed from earlier to later in the year.
- W 70-20 vs Broncos
- W 31-16 vs Giants
- W 42-21 vs Panthers
- W 31-17 vs Patriots
- W 20-13 vs Raiders
- L 28-27 vs Titans
- W 30-0 vs Jets
- W 22-20 vs Cowboys
- L 21-14 vs Bills
As you can see, early in the season — when temperatures are hotter — the Dolphins scored 30+ points with ease, including 70 points vs Denver.
Back the Dolphins to put up 27+ points with your NFL bet of the day.
