Dolphins vs. Ravens Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Lamar Jackson Outshine Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday?
The Miami Dolphins travel to Baltimore to face the Ravens.Can Lamar Jackson outshine Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday in the highly anticipated Week 17 matchup? Jason Radowitz breaks the game down.
Jason Radowitz - December 26, 2023, 4:18 PM EST
5 minDolphins vs. Ravens Prediction, Pick, Odds: Can Lamar Jackson Outshine Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday?
In the NFL, getting a massive game that isn't on primetime television is rare.
On Sunday, the most watched game will be the Dolphins-Ravens matchup. It's a game between two AFC teams with at least 11 wins.
The excitement is genuine with the Ravens after their explosive win against the San Francisco 49ers. The Ravens earned five interceptions and scored with ease early, thanks to those turnovers from the Baltimore defense.
Meanwhile, the Dolphins are still 11-4 on the season under Tua Tagovailoa. He's added 26 passing touchdowns and ten interceptions. Next to him is Raheem Mostert, who already has over 1,000 yards rushing this season.
What can we expect in this massive AFC matchup for Week 17?
Here are our picks, predictions, and odds for Sunday's game between the Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens.
Dolphins vs. Ravens Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: December 31, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 pm ET
- Where to Watch: CBS
Dolphins vs. Ravens Odds
- Spread: Dolphins +3 (-110), Ravens -3 (-110)
- Total Odds: O/U 47 (-110)
- Moneyline Odds: Dolphins (+135), Ravens (-160)
Dolphins vs. Ravens Injury Report
Dolphins
Questionable: CB Cam Smith (Hamstring), DE Emmanuel Ogbah (Hamstring), S Jevon Holland (Knee), OT Robert Hunt (Hamstring), WR Jaylen Waddle (Shin)
Out: OL Connor Williams (Knee), LB Jerome Baker (Knee)
Ravens
Questionable: CB Arthur Maulet (Knee), CB Jalyn Armour-Davis (Concussion), S Kyle Hamilton (Knee), G Kevin Zeitler (Thigh)
Out: RB Keaton Mitchell (Knee), WR Devin Duvernay (Back), CB Kevon Seymour (Shoulder), TE Mark Andrews (Ankle)
Dolphins vs. Ravens Prediction
The Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens are two of the best teams in the AFC. We might even get to see this matchup later in the playoffs.
On defense, the Ravens have allowed only 16.07 points per game, while Miami has allowed 21 points per game. While the secondaries are comparable, the Dolphins have still performed better as a pass rush and have looked much better against the run this season.
The Dolphins have only allowed 90.43 yards per game rushing this season, while the Ravens have given up 102.14 yards a game on the ground.
Both teams love to run the football. The Ravens have Lamar Jackson with Gus Edwards and Justice Hill. Other than Jackson, Edwards and Hill don't pop out.
However, Miami has Mostert, who has rushed for over 1,000 yards, and DeVon Achane, who began the season red-hot. He's only played nine games this season but has rushed for 637 yards. He's averaged over eight yards a carry for Miami this year.
Miami won't open up holes like the Ravens do. But it's certainly apparent that the Dolphins have the better receivers, especially with Jaylen Waddle is active.
Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson has the highest probability of winning the MVP. But Tua Tagovailoa is also in the race. He's added over 4,200 yards passing and is probably one of the few quarterbacks that can hit Tyreek Hill in stride like he has this season.
This is a very close matchup. With Baltimore at home, the Ravens are favored by a field goal. But I like Miami's chances. I think the Dolphins match up well against Baltimore.
Let's take the Dolphins at +3.
Miami Dolphins vs. Baltimore Ravens Pick
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