Dolphins vs. Patriots Odds, Picks, Predictions Week 17: Can Shorthanded Miami Put Up a Fight?

The Dolphins have lost four games in a row and are without starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. They play the New England Patriots in the Week 17 AFC East game. With a win, the Dolphins would eliminate the Patriots and they could clinch a playoff spot if the Jets lose to the Seattle Seahawks.

The Dolphins are struggling. The Patriots have lost four of their last five games. They lost to teams that have already clinched playoff spots.

Dolphins and Patriots are playing each other on January 1, 2023. The weather is 54 degrees, 16-mph winds and 55% chance of precipitation.

The Dolphins are underdogs by as much as 3 points. The under is the consensus line for the game. Betting is split between the Dolphins and the Patriots.

The Dolphins are a pass-first team, averaging 274.9 yards per game through the air and 95. 9 yards on the ground. The Patriots have been great defensively this season, allowing just 19.4 points per games. Dolphins have scored more than 20 points just once in their four-game losing skid.

FanDuel is the only sportsbook to have the total listed as something other than 41.5. DraftKings offers the best price for Under 41, but it's steepest at -115.

Dolphins vs. Patriots is a game on Sunday, December 30th at 8:45 a.m. ET.