The New York Jets travel south to take on their AFC East rivals, the Miami Dolphins. This will be the second and likely final meeting between these two teams, with Miami having come out on top the first time around.
However, momentum seems to be on the side of the Jets, as Robert Saleh’s squad earned a dominant victory over the Texans on Sunday. The Dolphins, meanwhile, are on a short week after an embarrassing loss to Will Levis and the Titans on Monday Night Football.
Despite a fourth-quarter meltdown, they have been made the third-largest favorite of the week according to these Week 15 NFL odds.
This contest figures to have major playoff implications. Without further ado, let’s take a look at our Jets vs Dolphins predictions and best bets.
Jets vs Dolphins Odds
NFL odds used for this New York vs Miami preview were found at DraftKings Sportsbook and are current as of Tuesday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Dolphins (-470) • Jets (+360)
- Spread: Dolphins -9 (-110) • Jets +9 (-110)
- Total Points: Over 39 (-110) • Under 39 (-110)
- Implied Score: Dolphins 24, Jets 15
Jets vs Dolphins Predictions
Score Pick: Dolphins 26, Jets 23
Zach Wilson and the Jets shocked the world when they scored 30 points for just the second time this season en route to a 30-6 victory over the Texans. The former second overall pick in the 2021 draft put forth one of the strongest performances of his young career, finishing 27-of-36 with 301 yards and two touchdowns. He and the offense surely enter this Week 15 showdown oozing with confidence, especially after seeing how poorly Miami’s defense held up against the Titans.
Injuries seem to be catching up with the Dolphins, who saw MVP candidate Tyreek Hill hurt his ankle early on and look less explosive after returning. Starting center Connor Williams tore his ACL during the Week 14 loss and will miss the remainder of the season.
Safety Jevon Holland and right tackle Terron Armstead were already out, missing the game due to respective knee and ankle injuries.
It will be important to monitor the status of injured players as Mike McDaniels’ offense prepares to face one of the toughest defenses in the league. But these teams seem to be trending in opposite directions, giving New York a good chance to keep this one close.
Jets vs Dolphins Best Bets & Props
Jets +9 (-110)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1.5 units
It had been reported that Wilson was reluctant to be the starter again and lacked confidence after his poor stint following Aaron Rodgers’ injury. You wouldn’t have guessed it by watching Sunday’s performance.
The third-year man was clinical with his throws and displayed better chemistry with wide receiver Garrett Wilson, who made nine receptions for 108 yards. If Saleh is able to get similar production from his offense, it wouldn’t be surprising to see New York upset Miami on its home field, making this my NFL bet of the day.
Over 39 (-110)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 unit
Both of these defensive units have been dominant at times this season. New York’s most recent game is a perfect example, and Miami has held opponents under 14 points several times.
But things will likely play out differently during this divisional clash, as these teams put up a combined 47 points when they met on Black Friday. We have already discussed the groove the Jets appear to be in, and if there’s some carryover here, the Over should hit fairly easily.
Jets (+370)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 0.5 units
Considering how these teams performed last week, getting the Jets at +370 seems absurd. While there are still many questions surrounding this game, putting half a unit on New York at such high odds could prove to be a worthy investment.
This line may move a bit depending on the news we get out of practice this week. The Dolphins obviously have other dangerous weapons, but the team isn’t nearly the same without Hill healthy and on the field. With how good New York looked on both sides of the ball in the last game, a moneyline bet is justifiable.
Jets vs Dolphins Same-Game Parlay
Jets vs Dolphins SGP (+228)
DraftKings Sportsbook • WAGER: 1 unit
- Dolphins Over 19.5 (-265)
- Jets +14 (-219)
- Jets Over 12.5 (-166)
- Over 39 (-108)
I decided to play things safe with this Jets vs Dolphins same-game parlay. Utilizing DraftKings’ alternate lines, we’re able to select three legs with better odds to improve our chances of cashing.
Despite parlaying three legs at -150 or lower, the healthy +228 payout could prove very profitable. The odds for this SGP are highly likely to change as we get closer to Sunday and find out more news on player availability.
No matter who suits up on either side, these alternate lines leave plenty of room for error.
