The Miami Dolphins will take on the Washington Commanders, as part of NFL Week 13. The Miami Dolphins come into the game leading the AFC East. The Dolphins are 8-3 on the season and have won back-to-back games. Last week, the Dolphins beat the Jets on the road.
Dolphins vs Commanders Picks
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- Pick: Dolphins -9.5 over Commanders
For the Washington Commanders, they are 4-8 on the season. The Commanders are coming off a blowout loss on Thanksgiving. The loss was their third straight. The Washington Commanders beat the Miami Dolphins 17-16 on October 13th, 2019. Let’s get to our Dolphins vs Commanders best bets:
Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders Odds
Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders Information
Before our Dolphins vs Commanders best bets, some information on the two NFL teams in one of the Week 13 NFL Matchups:
Miami Dolphins vs Washington Commanders
Location of the game: FedEx Field; Landover, MD
Date & Time: Sunday December 3rd, 2023; 1:00pm EST
How to Watch: FOX
Recent Scores for Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders
Miami Dolphins Last 5:
- Sunday, October 22nd, 2023: 31-17 loss at Philadelphia Eagles
- Sunday, October 29th, 2023: 31-17 win over New England Patriots
- Sunday, November 5th, 2023: 21-14 loss to Kansas City Chiefs
- Sunday, November 19th, 2023: 20-13 win over Las Vegas Raiders
- Friday, November 24th, 2023: 34-13 win at New York Jets
Washington Commanders Last 5:
- Sunday, October 29th, 2023: 38-31 loss to Philadelphia Eagles
- Sunday, November 5th, 2023: 20-17 win at New England Patriots
- Sunday, November 12th, 2023: 29-26 loss at Seattle Seahawks
- Sunday, November 19th, 2023: 31-19 loss to New York Giants
- Thursday, November 23rd, 2023: 45-10 loss at Dallas Cowboys
Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders Analysis
Miami Dolphins: A Force to Be Reckoned With in the AFC
The Miami Dolphins come into this game with a 2.5-game lead in the AFC East. The Dolphins are the second-highest-scoring team in the National Football League, with 30.8 points per game. The damage is done with both ground attack and air attack. The Dolphins are averaging 285 passing yards and 145 rushing yards per game.
Raheem Mostert has been a pleasant surprise for the Dolphins. The running back is 215 yards away from 1,000 on the ground this season. He has 13 touchdowns. The combination of Tua Tagovailoa is not a surprise attack at all. They have combined for 88 receptions, 1,324 yards, and 10 touchdowns on the season.
The Dolphins are on the road in this game but then will head home for three straight. Miami will face the Titans, the Jets, and the Cowboys in their next three. Miami Dolphins games have been a ton of fun to watch this season with their explosive offensive.
Washington Commanders’ Must-Win Battle: Coach Ron Rivera on the Hot Seat
The Washington Commanders are in must-win mode here. Ron Rivera, their head coach is also in must-win mode. There are talks that he will be let go at the end of the season. The Commanders are 4-8 in the NFL standings, and just 1-4 in home games this season.
Washington’s quarterback, Sam Howell has been up and down but has 3,339 yards passing, 18 touchdowns, but 13 interceptions on the season. Washington is a team that will air it out, as they are in the Top 10 in passing yards. When looking at Washington Commanders player stats – Terry McLaurin has been the top receiver for the Commanders, but he has just two touchdowns.
Washington is finally on their bye after this game in the NFL schedule. After the bye, the Commanders are at the Rams and Jets, before coming home to host the 49ers and Cowboys.
Odds Breakdown for Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders
- Spread: Miami Dolphins -9.5, Washington Commanders +9.5
- Total: 50.5
- Moneyline: Miami Dolphins -450, Washington Commanders +360
Miami Dolphins vs. Washington Commanders Betting Pick and Prediction
This is going to be all Dolphins. The Commanders are a mess and have a tough time slowing down teams. When things go bad, they go really bad. A case in point was the Cowboys game. Poor Washington has another tough one here.
The betting pick and prediction for this game is with the road team. The Miami Dolphins, despite being nearly double-digit favorites, are the bet here. Take the Miami Dolphins -9.5 over the Washington Commanders on Sunday! Hope you enjoyed our Dolphins vs Commanders best bets!
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