Free NFL Pre-Season Pick: Commanders vs. Dolphins Odds
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NFL Handicapping Analysis: Week 2
(0-1) Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins (0-1)
Date: Saturday, August 17th
Time: 7:00 ET
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens FL
NFL ATS Betting Lines: (BET NOW!) Washington +1 | Miami -1
NFL Moneyline Odds: Washington -102 | Miami -120
NFL Betting Total: O/U 37.5
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Commanders vs. Dolphins Gameday
Get ready for another thrilling NFL Pre-Season showdown as the Washington Commanders take on the Miami Dolphins in Week 2! Both teams are coming off losses, but this matchup is sure to bring the heat.
With a final score of 45-15, the Dolphins picked up a big win over the Commanders in their only matchup last year. This game was a high-scoring affair, with the teams combining for 60 points, surpassing the O/U line of 49.5 points.
The Dolphins were not only the favorites (-9) heading into the game, but they also covered the spread.
Washington Commanders
After the 4th quarter was tied at 10, the Jets took a 17-10 lead with 12:02 remaining in the 4th. However, Washington fought back and took a 20-17 lead with just 24 seconds left on a Michael Wiley touchdown. Unfortunately, the Jets would pull off a late comeback, as Adrian Martinez found Brandon Smith for a touchdown, and Austin Seibert’s 37-yard field goal sealed a 20-17 win for the Jets.
Heading into the game, the Commanders were slight favorites, with their point spread sitting at -3. With the final score being 20-17 in favor of the Jets, Washington’s record now stands at 0-1.
Washington Commanders Stats
Washington’s offense finished with 17 first downs in their 20-17 loss to the Jets, and they really struggled to get anything going through the air. Jeff Driskel, who led the team in passing, finished with just 87 yards on 7/15 passing. As a unit, the Commanders’ passing game was limited to 212 yards and didn’t find the endzone through the air.
On the ground, Michael Wiley led the way with 34 yards and one rushing touchdown. However, the team only managed 119 yards rushing, averaging just 3.5 yards per attempt. Ben Sinnott was the leading receiver with 57 yards.
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In their most recent game against the Jets, Washington’s defense allowed 174 passing yards on 23 attempts, with the Jets finishing with 292 yards and 20 points. Despite this, they did force the Jets to convert on just 50% of their third down attempts.
One of the issues for Washington’s defense was their inability to generate much pressure, as they finished with just one sack and lost the tackles for loss battle by a margin of -2.
Miami Dolphins
After dropping behind 10-3 in the 1st quarter, the Dolphins fought back and took a 17-10 lead at halftime in their week one pre-season matchup against the Falcons. Miami’s big 2nd quarter was fueled by a 6-yard touchdown pass from Skylar Thompson to Jeff Wilson Jr.
Heading into the 4th quarter, the Dolphins are leading 20-13, and they are in good shape to come out on top, sitting with a 20-13 lead as we head into the 4th quarter.
Miami Dolphins Stats
The Dolphins’ offense struggled to move the ball through the air in their most recent game vs. the Falcons, finishing with just 121 yards on 33 attempts. They did manage to find the endzone once through the air, but their quarterbacks finished with a completion percentage of just 36.4%.
On the ground, Miami had 144 yards on 35 attempts, with Jaylen Wright leading the way with 55 yards and one touchdown, including a 14-yard run. Tanner Conner was the top receiver, finishing with 70 yards and a long reception of 43 yards.
In their most recent game, the Dolphins’ defense was tough to move the ball against, holding the Falcons to just 81 yards rushing on 30 attempts. Despite finishing with 226 yards of offense, the Dolphins’ defense allowed just 10 first downs, with 4 of those coming on the ground.
Against the pass, Miami held the Falcons to 145 yards on 16 completions. The Dolphins’ secondary was excellent, allowing just 3.6 yards per attempt and not giving up any passing touchdowns. Additionally, Miami’s defense was outstanding on third down, allowing just an 11.8% conversion rate.
Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins NFL Football Betting Trends
- The Commanders are 1-4 in their last five games as an underdog.
- Conversely, the Dolphins are 4-1 ATS in their last five games as a favorite.
- Also, the Commanders are 6-4 ATS in their last ten road games.
- On the other side, the Dolphins have gone 5-5 across their last ten home games.
- Over the Commanders’ last 3 road games, the over/under record is 2-1.
- The Dolphins’ have an over/under record of 2-1 in their last 3 games at home.
Commanders vs. Dolphins Line Movement
| Open-ML | Live-ML | Open-Spread | Live-Spread | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commanders | +110 | -102 | +1.5 | +1 |
| Dolphins | -130 | -121 | -1.5 | -1 |
4* Free Week 2 NFL Betting Prediction: Miami -1
Our pick vs. the spread for this pre-season matchup between the Dolphins and Commanders is to take the Dolphins to cover as home favorites. Even though the line is currently at -1 in favor of the Commanders, we have the Dolphins pulling off the 23-10 upset.
For the over/under, with the line sitting at 37.5 points, we are leaning towards taking the under, as our projections have this game finishing with 33 combined points.
Washington struggled with familiar issues last week, especially giving up big plays, and now they’re heading into the lion’s den against Miami’s explosive offense. The Dolphins, fresh off a solid preseason win, showed their defensive chops by shutting down the Falcons after halftime.
With McDaniel hinting at giving his starters some reps, this game is shaping up to be an exciting battle at Hard Rock Stadium. Don’t miss out on the action, and stay tuned for more FREE NFL predictions to give you the edge!
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