Miami Dolphins (0-0) vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (0-0)
August 23, 2024, 7:30 PM EDT
Line: Tampa Bay Buccaneers +2.5; Over/Under: +34.5
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The Miami Dolphins and Tampa Bay Buccaneers will meet on Friday in NFL preseason action at Raymond James Stadium. Here are our Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins predictions. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best picks for Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins.
Miami Dolphins betting predictions
Miami's first preseason matchup was against the Atlanta Falcons. The Dolphins fell behind 10-3 early in the game but came back to win 20-13. QB Skylar Thompson finished with 95 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Tanner Conner led the receivers with three catches for 70 yards.
The second preseason game against the Washington Commanders also went well for Miami. The Dolphins scored in the first three quarters and won 13-6. Tua Tagovailoa was outstanding in limited play, completing 5 of 5 passes for 51 yards and a touchdown, while Chris Brooks rushed five times for 63 yards.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers betting predictions
Meanwhile, the Buccaneers played their first exhibition game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Tampa Bay scored 10 points in the second half to win 17-14. Kyle Trask completed 12-of-20 passes for 144 yards and one interception. John Wolford completed 12-of-18 passes for 131 yards.
The Buccaneers were less consistent in Game 2 against the Jaguars, as Tampa Bay gave up points over the final three quarters en route to a 20-7 loss. Trask completed 12 of 19 passes for 108 yards and a touchdown, while Cody Thompson led the receivers with five catches for 66 yards and a score.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers player prop data
Baker Mayfield has passed for 275+ yards in five of the Buccaneers' last six games at Florida. Mike Evans has scored a touchdown in each of the Buccaneers' last four regular season games against NFC East opponents. Rachad White has recorded 24+ receiving yards in six of the Buccaneers' last seven games as home favorites. Chase Edmonds has recorded 12+ rushing yards in each of the Buccaneers' last seven games. Rachad White has recorded 77+ rushing and receiving yards in seven of the Buccaneers' last eight Sunday games. Mike Evans has scored the final touchdown in each of the Buccaneers' last three regular season games against NFC East opponents. Baker Mayfield has thrown for three touchdowns in each of the Buccaneers' last two games. Mike Evans ranked first in the NFL in receiving touchdowns (13) last season.
Miami Dolphins player prop information
Raheem Mostert has scored at least one touchdown in 11 of the last 12 games the Dolphins have dominated. Raheem Mostert has scored two touchdowns in each of the last three games the Dolphins have dominated against AFC opponents. Tua Tagovailoa has passed for 240 or more yards in 12 of the last 13 games against the Dolphins, who were dominated in Florida. Jeff Wilson Jr. has rushed for 21 or more yards in nine of the last 10 Sunday home games. Jeff Wilson Jr. has rushed for 34 or more yards receiving in 16 of the last 20 regular season games against AFC opponents. Odell Beckham Jr. has received for 36 or more yards in each of the last 13 September home games. Tua Tagovailoa has completed 22 or more passes in six of the Dolphins' last seven games as a home favorite against AFC opponents. He ranked first in the NFL in passing yards (4,624) last season.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs Miami Dolphins Predictions
I would probably bet on Miami. The Dolphins didn't play very well last time out against the Commanders, but everything was going well on the scoreboard. Miami gained 288 yards (202 passing) and just 12 first downs in the win, forcing two fumbles along the way. The good news is that the Dolphins managed to survive a few turnovers on defense, holding Washington to just 5 of 18 third-down tries.
Meanwhile, Tampa Bay was held to 207 total yards (131 passing) and was 2-for-11 on third downs in a loss to the Jaguars. If the Buccaneers can't get their offense going here, it should be smooth sailing for the Dolphins.
