NFL Week 17 Preview: Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Matchup Analysis and Expert Picks
In Week 17, the Miami Dolphins will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium. The Buccaneers, coming off a tough loss to the Carolina Panthers, are looking to bounce back and improve their 7-8 record. The Dolphins have made a quarterback change, starting rookie Quinn Ewers for the second time this season. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. ET kickoff, with the Buccaneers favored by 5.5 points on the road. The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5.
Tampa Bay has struggled this season, with a 5-10 record against the spread. Miami, on the other hand, has a 7-8 ATS record. Both teams have had three of their last five games go under the total points line. The SportsLine Projection Model predicts that the Dolphins will cover the spread at home in 56% of simulations and win outright 44% of the time on the money line. The model also suggests that the Over is a favorable bet, hitting 62% of the time.
The projected score for the Buccaneers vs. Dolphins game is 28-25 in favor of the Buccaneers. For more expert picks and predictions for all Week 17 NFL games, check out the model that has simulated every game 10,000 times. Make informed decisions before placing your bets and enjoy the excitement of NFL action this weekend.