Dolphins vs. Jets odds, prediction, betting tips for NFL Week 18
The Dolphins lost to New England in Week 17. They host the Jets in a potential playoff game on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Dolphins are 8-8, Jets 7-9. Teddy Bridgewater is expected to miss the game. Rookie Skylar Thompson will likely start. Jets lost 23-6 to Seattle in the Week17.
Dolphins vs. Jets is an AFC East game in NFL Week 18. Sports Interaction has updated odds and tips for Dolphins-Jets.
Dolphins are the underdogs against Jets in NFL Week 18. Miami lost to Jets 40-17 in Week 5 when Teddy Bridgewater started in place of Tua Tagovailoa. Teddy was knocked out of the game after the first series and it was Thompson who started for the Dolphins.
The Dolphins lead the all-time series 57-56-1. Miami's won eight of the past 10 meetings. The Jets lost their last game 40-17.
The Dolphins have a 5-1 ATS record against AFC East opponents. The Jets have lost five straight and are 1-4 AET.
Skylar Thompson will start for the Dolphins against the Jets. He will have to prove his ability to beat defenses with his arm. Last week he completed 12-of-21 passes for 104 yards, a TD, and an INT. The Jets' pass defense has allowed the sixth-lowest drop-back EPA (-0.015).
Breece Hall had a big day on the ground in New York's win against Miami. The Jets have lacked explosiveness out of the backfield in his absence. They haven't rushed for more than 80 yards in four straight games. Ty Johnson ran for 46 yards on 5.8 yards per carry last week.
The Jets are slight favorites to beat Miami. The Jets' offense is averaging only 9.5 points per game over the past four weeks. Mike White returned from injury, but the Jets could only muster six points against the Seahawks.
The Jets' defense is sixth in the league's defensive DVOA. It's also in top 10 in pass DVoa and rush DVOA.
The Jets will end their five-game losing skid against the Dolphins. The Dolphins are still unsure who will start under center for Miami.
Dolphins vs. Jets is a game to watch in NFL Week 18. New York (PK) covers the spread with the game going under the total (38.5).
