New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins Prediction, Tips & Odds – Jan. 01, 2023 19:00 CET
New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins Prediction 01.01.2023. Big divisional rivals the New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins will play against each other in a must-win game that could propel them into the playoffs.
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New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins Odds
New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins 1×2: 1.69/2.25
Asian Handicap (-2.5/+2.5): 1.91/1.91
Total Over/Under (41.0): 1.91/1.91
Odds via BetUS Sportsbook.
New England Patriots Team News
The New England Patriots lost four of their last five games, but they still can finish seventh in the conference and clinch a playoff spot. They hold destiny in their hands and with two wins against the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills they would finish the job.
Ever since Tom Brady departure, we have been constantly seeing two different faces of the Patriots. While their defense is one of the best in the NFL, their offense is more than modest. That’s no surprise given that it’s run by Matt Patricia and Joe Judge, a former defensive coordinator and special teams coach. Josh McDaniels became the Las Vegas Raiders head coach and has not been replaced with a new offensive coordinator. Consequences for that are very visible. Mac Jones is definitely not among the best quarterbacks, so the Patriots rely on running game.
With Tua Tagovailoa not playing in this game, the Patriots’ chances are high. If their offense can get going at least a little bit, that should be enough to get them a win against the Dolphins. That way, they would go to Buffalo next Sunday for a spot in the playoffs.
Miami Dolphins Team News
The Miami Dolphins were 8-3 at the end of November and everything looked like they would end regular season in a fantastic way. However, they lost four consecutive games in December and if they lose in New England, a spot in the playoffs could remain just a dream.
Tua Tagovailoa is back in concussion protocol and will not play this week which is a huge blow for the Dolphins. Backup quarterback Teddy Bridgewater will get another chance, and it didn’t look good with him this season. In that span of four losses, the Dolphins defense were particularly problematic. They allowed 28.5 points per game. Simply, you can’t win in this league with that numbers.
In the Week 1 this year, the Dolphins defense played their best game of the season against the New England Patriots. The Dolphins shown that they know how to stop their offense and that will be the only way they can triumph this Sunday.
New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins H2H
The Miami Dolphins defeated the New England Patriots 20:7 back in September this year. It was their fourth win in a row against this division rival. Of the last ten head-to-head meetings, the Patriots won only three times.
Injuries
DeVante Parker, Jonnu Smith, Marcus Jones and Jack Jones won’t play for the New England Patriots due to injuries. Jalen Mills, Hunter Henry, Rhamondre Stevenson and Tyquan Thornton are questionable.
Tua Tagovailoa and Myles Gaskin are out for the Miami Dolphins. Several players are questionable including Eric Fisher, Xavien Howard, Bradley Chubb, Terron Armstead, Greg Little and Alec Ingold.
New England Patriots vs Miami Dolphins Prediction
Our bet is a New England Patriots to win. Without Tua Tagovailoa, the Miami Dolphins offense is different and weaker. This was seen earlier this season. Bill Belichick has a lot of experience in these types of games and he will surely know how to motivate and prepare his team unlike Mike McDaniel who is first season head coach.
Kick-off time: Sunday, 01.01.2023. 19:00 CET
Prediction: New England Patriots to win
Odds: 1.69
Sportsbook: BetUS
