Miami Dolphins NFL Week 16 Betting Lines
With three weeks remaining in the NFL betting season, it’s not quite time to write off the Miami Dolphins, but their lackluster performance in Houston last weekend dealt a serious blow to their playoff hopes. Mike McDaniel’s offense was stifled by the Texans’ defense, managing only 224 total yards at 3.6 yards per play while committing four turnovers in a disappointing 20-12 loss. Tua Tagovailoa’s struggles, costly special teams mistakes, and mounting injuries played a significant role in the defeat. However, there’s little time for finger-pointing as Miami’s postseason chances dwindle. The Dolphins' defense was a bright spot, holding C.J. Stroud and the Texans’ offense to under 200 total yards and recording four sacks, but their efforts were squandered. As things stand, Miami enters Week 16 with just over a 9 percent implied probability of making the playoffs, according to current futures odds posted at the online sportsbook. Up next is a matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, a team that would normally strike fear into the opposition. However, this year’s Niners are a shadow of the squad that represented the NFC in last year’s Super Bowl. NFL bettors seem optimistic about Tyreek Hill and the Dolphins bouncing back and defending their home turf.
Initially 25-1 and 12-1 underdogs to win Super Bowl LIX and AFC respectively, the Fins odds of winning it all fattened back up to 350-1 from 250-1 while its odds of representing the AFC in the big game jumped to 120-1 from 100-1 after falling in NRG last Sunday. Due to the Bills locking down a fifth straight AFC East title, Miami’s odds of winning the division are no longer available. The team’s adjusted in-season win total odds have also been taken off the board, but clocked in at 8.5 with heavier juice attached to the low side of the offering last we checked. In terms of making the playoffs, the “Yes” was the -155 favorite heading into the regular season with the “No” paying out a +130 return on investment. The “No” is now the -2000 favorite, up from -550, with the “Yes” paying out $1000 on a $100 wager after paying $400 last week.
NFL Week 16 Betting Lines
San Francisco 49ers +1
Miami Dolphins -1
Over/Under: 45.5
Money Line: 49ers -103, Dolphins -116
Miami Dolphins Week 16 Matchup
On Sunday, December 22, 2024, the Miami Dolphins will take on the San Francisco 49ers from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Kickoff time is set for 4:25 p.m. ET with television coverage on CBS. The lookahead NFL Week 16 betting lines hit the board with the Miami Dolphins installed 2-point favorites and the total set at 49.5. While only backed with 30 percent of the written tickets, Miami has hogged 60+ percent of the booked handle. Even so, the number to beat has ventured away from the home team letting it be known exactly what Linemakers think of the Dolphins overall body of work to this point of the NFL betting season. Injuries for both squads are likely playing a huge role in the line movement. Last Miami took the field in front of the hometown faithful, it scored a memorable 32-26 overtime win over the Jets to move to 4-3 straight up (SU) and 2-5 against the spread (ATS) as a host. The 58 combined points moved the over to 5-2 in their seven played home games with an average of 48 points hitting the board. Even so, total bettors betting on the NFL with cryptocurrency look to be enamored with the under that’s plummeted to 44.5 by way of 70+ percent of the bets and money in agreement with the 5-point market correction.
Miami Dolphins Week 15 Recap
The Miami Dolphins struggled offensively in a 20-12 loss to the Houston Texans, hampered by turnovers and injuries. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 196 yards, including a 7-yard touchdown to Jonnu Smith, but committed three interceptions and lost a fumble. Without starting tackles Terron Armstead and Kendall Lamm, Miami’s offensive line allowed significant pressure, including a blindside strip-sack by Will Anderson Jr. that set up a Houston touchdown midway through the second quarter. Tyreek Hill, shadowed by Houston’s Derek Stingley Jr., was held to just two receptions for 36 yards. Stingley intercepted two passes intended for Hill in the fourth quarter, stifling Miami’s comeback attempt at the win and NFL spread cover. The Dolphins managed just one offensive touchdown and were plagued by miscues, including a failed extra point and an empty red-zone trip following a C.J. Stroud turnover. Special teams contributed with a 55-yard field goal by Jason Sanders, but the Dolphins’ defense gave up two touchdowns to Nico Collins and couldn’t contain Houston’s fake punt, which led to a decisive third-quarter score. Miami also dealt with injuries, including wide receiver Jaylen Waddle leaving in the second quarter with a knee issue and Grant DuBose being carted off after a helmet-to-helmet collision. Despite flashes of competitiveness, the Dolphins’ mistakes proved too costly.
2024 Miami Dolphins Schedule, Results & Record
Following back-to-back wild card round playoff defeats under head coach Mike McDaniel, the Dolphins are focused on taking the next step and bringing a championship back to Miami Gardens.
Miami Dolphins Past Seasons (2000)
| YEAR |
RECORD |
PLAYOFFS |
| 2023 |
11-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2022 |
9-8 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2021 |
9-8 |
None |
| 2020 |
10-6 |
None |
| 2019 |
5-11 |
None |
| 2018 |
7-9 |
None |
| 2017 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2016 |
10-6 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2015 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2014 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2013 |
8-8 |
None |
| 2012 |
7-9 |
None |
| 2011 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2010 |
7-9 |
None |
| 2009 |
7-9 |
None |
| 2008 |
11-5 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2007 |
1-15 |
None |
| 2006 |
6-10 |
None |
| 2005 |
9-7 |
None |
| 2004 |
4-12 |
None |
| 2003 |
10-6 |
None |
| 2002 |
9-7 |
None |
| 2001 |
11-5 |
Lost Wild Card Round |
| 2000 |
11-5 |
Lost Divisional Round |
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