We’re keeping a close watch on the Jaguars vs. Dolphins weather this Sunday for NFL Week 1. This high-stakes season opener matches two offensive powerhouses at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
A lot is riding on this game from a betting perspective, particularly given the skill players involved.
Turning to the odds, the Dolphins are currently favored by about 3.5 points. Our model, however, slightly adjusts the line to Dolphins -2.8. The over/under sits high at 49.5, with our projections pushing it just slightly higher to 50. We anticipate the final score to hover around Dolphins 26.4 to Jaguars 23.6.
Let's transition to the conditions expected for Jaguars vs. Dolphins.
Jaguars vs. Dolphins Weather, Projections, Odds, NFL Sunday Forecast for Week 1
| Jaguars Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+3.5 -112 | 49.5 -108o / -112u | +145 |
| Dolphins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-3.5 -108 | 49.5 -108o / -112u | -175 |
Weather-wise, it’s going to be a scorcher at 92 degrees, making it the second-hottest game this Sunday.
Winds will be around 9 mph, blowing from east to west, complicating kicks toward the west goalpost. Despite generally decent playing conditions, the wind always carries the potential to disrupt game flow.
For example, this game is very close to setting off one of our 57%-winning weather models. And if you're interested in two premium picks supported by historically-profitable weather data.
When it comes to weather impacting the picks, key data suggests you pay close attention to one element: Wind.
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