Jacksonville Jaguars vs Miami Dolphins Prediction, Preview and Odds - 09/08/2024

Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Sunday, September 8, 2024

Venue:  Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Where to Watch:  CBS

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Jaguars +3.5, Dolphins -3.5; Over/Under:  49.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Jaguars +3.5, Dolphins -3.5; Over/Under:  49.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Jaguars +3.5, Dolphins -3.5; Over/Under:  49.5 points

Jacksonville Jaguars:  0-0 (AFC South)

Miami Dolphins:  0-0 (AFC East)

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Jacksonville Jaguars:  N/A

Miami Dolphins:  N/A

The Jaguars finished last season with a 9-8 record overall and they were 4-2 in their division games too. They had a 4-5 record in their home games and had a 5-3 record in their road games where they will be in this game. Last season, their offense was averaging 22.2 points per game and their defense was allowing an average of 21.8 points per game. Their offense was also averaging 339.5 yards per game and their defense was allowing an average of 342.8 yards per game. Trevor Lawrence led the team in passing yards with 4016, Travis Etienne led the team in rushing yards with 1008, and Calvin Ridley led the team in receiving yards with 1016.

The Dolphins finished last season with an 11-6 record overall and they were 4-2 in their division games too. They had a 7-2 record in their home games and had a 4-4 record in their road games, but they will be at home in this game. Last season, their offense was averaging 29.2 points per game and their defense was allowing an average of 23 points per game. Their offense was also averaging 401.3 yards per game and their defense was allowing an average of 318.3 yards per game. Tua Tagovailoa led the team in passing yards with 4624, Raheem Mostert led the team in rushing yards with 1012, and Tyreek Hill led the team in receiving yards with 1799.

The current betting odds have the Dolphins listed as a 3.5 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Dolphins finished last season with an 11-6 record overall and they started to fumble the ball near the end of the season as they had a chance to win the AFC East but didn't do so. They did have a really strong start to the season though, and they were a great home team too with their 7-2 home record. Meanwhile, the Jaguars were 9-8 overall and did have a good season, but they failed to make the playoffs with a late season collapse. They were a better road team last season than they were in their home games, but Miami is no easy team to beat at home. The Dolphins also have one of the best offenses in the NFL with the talent and speed they have catching the ball. They also had a really strong run game which makes them a big threat offensively. The Jaguars also have a good offense, but they don't have the talent that the Dolphins have and they haven't been as consistent either. They also have some pressure on them this season with their owner saying that winning is now an expectation for this team. The Dolphins will be looking to have a strong start to the season at home and they have the more talented players on their team to give them a big edge in this home opener. The best way to place a bet here is on the Dolphins to cover the spread in this game. 

Jaguars Dolphins Prediction:  Our NFL Pick for Sunday, September 8, 2024 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Dolphins 31 Jaguars 21.

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Jacksonville Jaguars: 13-8 ATS in their last 21 games. 13-7 ATS in the first half of their last 20 games. 4-0 to the second quarter over in their last 4 road games. 

Miami Dolphins: 2-6 ATS in the fourth quarter of their last 8 home games. 5-6 (-4.05 units) on the first quarter moneyline in their last 11 home games. 14-6 to the first half over in their last 20 games. 

Jacksonville Jaguars:  None.

Miami Dolphins:  None.

"He's right. He's right, the opportunity's right in front of us. It's about winning. We're in this business to win and to win now. And that's our goal each and every day, as we strive. Does it mean we're gonna be perfect? No, but we're gonna strive for greatness." - Doug Pederson on winning being an expectation for this team this season.

“With Skylar, he got the opportunity to play early in his career and I thought, as a rookie, he demonstrated some aggressiveness and ability to make plays in this league. It’s been about, since then, training his craft and really owning the quarterback position within the offense and I thought this preseason, he’s exhibited growth and what that means. It means you are the leader of the unit, that you have to orchestrate play calls, decision making, all of those things, and I thought he took a good step forward tonight.” - Mike McDaniel on Skylar Thompson coming into this new NFL season.

WR Davis, Gabe 

WR Thomas Jr., Brian

WR Kirk, Christian 

TE Engram, Evan 

QB Lawrence, Trevor 

RB Etienne Jr., Travis 

WR Waddle, Jaylen 

WR Hill, Tyreek 

WR Berrios, Braxton 

TE Smith, Jonnu

QB Tagovailoa, Tua 

RB Mostert, Raheem

FB Ingold, Alec

Passing: N/A

Rushing: N/A

Receiving: N/A

Touchdowns: N/A

Passing: N/A

Rushing: N/A

Receiving: N/A

Touchdowns: N/A

Coaches:

Jacksonville Jaguars: Doug Pederson (3rd season)

Miami Dolphins: Mike McDaniel (3rd season)