Free NFL Pre-Season Pick: Dolphins vs. Buccaneers Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 3
(2-0) Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2-0)
Date: Friday, August 23rd
Time: 7:30 ET
Venue: Raymond James Stadium, Tampa Bay FL
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Miami +1.5 | Tampa Bay -1.5
NFL Moneyline Odds: Miami +102 | Tampa Bay -125
NFL Betting Total: O/U 37.5
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Dolphins vs. Bucs Gameday
Get ready for some sizzling Week 3 preseason action as the Miami Dolphins, riding high at 2-0, take on the equally undefeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium this Friday night.
With both teams eyeing a perfect preseason sweep, this matchup is a bettor’s dream.
Last season, the Dolphins and Buccaneers did not face off head-to-head. When looking back over the last three times these two teams have played, the Buccaneers have the leg up at 3-0. The Buccaneers also had the edge vs. the spread in these games, at 3-0. These games averaged a combined total of 50 points per game leading to an over/under record of 3-0.
Miami Dolphins
The Dolphins are now 2-0 in the pre-season after their 13-6 win over the Commanders. Miami took a 7-0 lead after Tua Tagovailoa connected with River Cracraft for a touchdown in the 1st quarter. Despite falling behind in the 2nd quarter, the Dolphins were able to tie things up at 10 with a touchdown from Skylar Thompson to De’Von Achane and eventually take the lead for good with a field goal and a touchdown in the 3rd quarter.
Miami’s win came with a 4.5 point favorite, and the 19 combined points was well below the over/under line of 36.5 points. The Commanders briefly took the lead in the 2nd quarter with a touchdown from Jeff Driskel, but the Dolphins responded to take a 13-6 lead heading into the 4th quarter.
Miami Dolphins Stats
In a 13-6 win over the Washington Commanders, the Dolphins’ offense struggled to sustain drives, picking up just 12 first downs and 202 yards. They managed only a 26.7% third-down conversion rate and were sacked four times. Miami’s ground game had 18 attempts for 86 yards, with Chris Brooks leading the team with 63 yards, including a 59-yard run.
Mike White took over at quarterback and threw for 116 yards on 11 completions. He didn’t throw any touchdowns and finished with a passer rating of 72. Erik Ezukanma led the receiving corps with 65 yards, including a 35-yard reception. The Dolphins’ passing game averaged just 5 yards per attempt.
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In the Dolphins’ 13-6 win over the Commanders, their defense allowed 340 yards and 17 first downs. Washington struggled on third down, converting just 27.8% of their attempts. Miami’s run defense was solid, allowing only 111 yards on 22 attempts, but they did give up 5 rushing first downs.
Against the pass, the Dolphins gave up 229 yards on 66.7% completions. However, they kept Washington out of the end zone and came away with four sacks and one interception. Miami also won the QB hit battle by two but lost the tackles for loss differential.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Despite falling behind early, the Buccaneers tied the Jaguars 7-7 with a late 2nd quarter touchdown from Kyle Trask to Cody Thompson. However, Jacksonville added a late field goal to lead 10-7 at halftime. Tampa Bay ultimately lost 20-7, dropping their pre-season record to 1-1. The Jaguars extended their lead in the 3rd quarter and added another touchdown in the 4th.
JAX extended their lead in the 3rd quarter and added another touchdown in the 4th. The Buccaneers were +3.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread in the 20-7 loss. The combined 27 points was lower than the over/under line of 37.5 points.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Stats
The Buccaneers’ offense struggled in their 20-7 loss to the Jaguars, managing just 15 first downs and 131 yards on 33 passing attempts. Tampa Bay’s running game was also ineffective, with only 76 yards on 16 attempts. They converted just 18.2% of their third down attempts and were sacked three times.
Quarterback Kyle Trask led the passing attack with 108 yards and one touchdown, while Cody Thompson caught the lone touchdown and finished with 66 yards receiving. Trask completed 12 of 19 passes (63%) and ended with a passer rating of 95.
The Buccaneers’ defense managed five sacks in their most recent game against the Jaguars, but still gave up 20 points in a 20-7 loss. Jacksonville had success on the ground, rushing for 140 yards on 38 attempts. Tampa Bay’s defense forced five sacks and held the Jaguars to a 3.7-yard average per rush.
Despite their struggles against the run, the Buccaneers’ pass defense allowed just 199 yards and a completion percentage of 70%. They also held the Jaguars to a 52.9% conversion rate on third downs. However, Jacksonville still managed to score two passing touchdowns.
Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Dolphins are 0-5 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Buccaneers are 2-3 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Dolphins are 5-5 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Buccaneers have gone 8-2 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Dolphins’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Buccaneers’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Dolphins vs. Buccaneers Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | -135 | +102 | -1.5 | +1.5 |
| Buccaneers | +110 | -125 | +1.5 | -1.5 |
4* Free Week 3 NFL Betting Prediction: Miami +1.5
The Bucs are slight favorites at -1.5, but don’t sleep on Miami, who’ve been defying the odds all August. The real play here? The UNDER at 37.5. With both teams likely to dial back the intensity as they prep for Week 1 of the regular season, expect a lower-scoring affair to wrap up their preseason campaigns.
Stay sharp, and keep your eyes on the line as kickoff approaches!
Our pick vs. the spread is to take the Dolphins to cover as road underdogs in this week three pre-season matchup between the Dolphins and Buccaneers. The point spread lines have the Dolphins at +1.5, and with our projected final score being 14-13 in favor of Miami, there is some good value in taking them to cover.
For the over/under line, we are leaning towards taking the under, with a projected combined score of 17 points, well below the O/U line of 37.5.
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