The Miami Dolphins (8-8) and New York Jets (4-12) will face off in NFL Week 18 at 4:25 p.m. ET from MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. The game will be broadcast live on FOX and can be streamed on platforms like YouTube TV.
Let's get into my Dolphins vs. Jets predictions and NFL picks for today's game.
The Jets are favored by 1 point over the Dolphins with the game total set at 39.5 (-110o / -110u). The Jets are -120 to win outright, while the Dolphins are +100 to pull off the upset.
Dolphins vs. Jets Prediction
Spread
With the status of Tua Tagovailoa in doubt combined with this potentially being Aaron Rodgers' last game, I like the Jets to play the spoiler role in this divisional game.
I'm taking the Jets at +1.5.
Moneyline
I'd rather take the points with the Jets; the moneyline is a pass for me.
Over/Under
I also have no play on the game total.
My Pick: Jets -1
Dolphins vs. Jets Odds
| Dolphins Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1 -110 | 39.5 -110o / -110u | +100 |
| Jets Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1 -110 | 39.5 -110o / -110u | -120 |
- Dolphins vs. Jets spread: Jets -1 (-110)
- Dolphins vs. Jets over/under: 39.5 (-110o / -110u)
- Dolphins vs. Jets moneyline: Jets -120, Dolphins +100
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Dolphins vs. Jets Betting Preview
- 71% of bets and 57% of money on the spread are on the Dolphins.
- 75% of bets and 65% of money on the total are on the over.
- 63% of bets and 87% of money on the moneyline are on the Dolphins.
Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets Picks
Tua Tagovailoa's availability for this game is in doubt; he is obviously crucial to the Dolphins offense. There has been a huge dip in production across the board when Tagovailoa is out, and it looks like that could be the case here for a must-win game in Week 18.
I thought Tagovailoa was going to return, but his hip injury must be a lot worse than the Dolphins were letting on. It’s been a weird season for injuries across the NFL, especially with Miami’s starting quarterback.
Without Tagovailoa, the Dolphins have shown they’re a middling, below-average team. Also, while the temperatures won’t be below freezing, the high of 37 degrees is still worth noting with this team.
For the Jets, it looks like it’s going to be Aaron Rodgers. He talked this week about how this could be his last game in the NFL and sounded at peace with that potentially being the case.
Despite all the drama surrounding the franchise this season, playing for one of the all-time greats in potentially his last game will be plenty of motivation for New York. The chance to end a division rival’s season with a loss will be appealing, too.
The Jets have plenty of veterans on their roster, so, again, I’m not worried about a lack of motivation. These guys are professionals who will be ready to play.
Give me the Jets to end the season by upsetting their fans and getting another win here.
My Pick: Jets -1
Dolphins vs. Jets Weather
