The Packers (6-8) get to leave 2° Green Bay on Christmas Day for South Beach where temperatures are pushing towards the 60s. This is not a holiday getaway for the Packers though, as they need to win out and get help for any chance at a postseason berth. The Dolphins (8-6) meanwhile had their hopes of an AFC East crown dashed with Buffalo’s win on Saturday, but are still clinging to life in the 7th and final wild card spot. Sunday’s game is a must-win for both clubs.
Before Betting on Packers vs Dolphins
Green Bay’s defense slowed down the Rams in a 24-12 win on Monday night and were dominant the game prior in a 28-19 win over the Bears. Those performances were nice for momentum and confidence, but the ante gets upped tenfold on Sunday against the Dolphins’ #5 ranked total offense (370.4) which is third best in the league through the air (273.6).
The Packers know they’ll likely need to score a bunch if they want any chance of beating Miami in week 16. That means a big game from Aaron Rodgers, but does he have it in him after throwing for 140, 182, and 229 yards the last three outings with 4 TDs but 3 INTs? The Dolphins are also 28th in the NFL against the pass though (246.3).
The Dolphins are staring down a three game losing streak, but all three defeats have come on the road against some pretty good teams in the 49ers (33-17), Chargers (23-17), and Bills (32-29). Last week’s game against Buffalo came in the snow and cold, but Jaylen Waddle still had 114 yards receiving, Tyreek Hill added 9 catches, and Raheem Mostert ran for 136 yards. The Dolphins are 5-1 at home because they are that much faster and more potent in nicer weather.
Green Bay vs Miami NFL Offshore Betting Odds
| Offshore Sportsbook | Moneyline | Total | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetOnline | Packers (2.63) | Dolphins (1.54) | 49.5 | Packers +3.5 (1.88) | Dolphins -3.5 (1.93) |
| Bovada | Packers (2.60) | Dolphins (1.54) | 49.5 | Packers +3.5 (1.87) | Dolphins -3.5 (1.95) |
| BetUS | Packers (2.60) | Dolphins (1.54) | 49.5 | Packers +3.5 (1.91) | Dolphins -3.5 (1.91) |
| SportsBetting.ag | Packers (2.63) | Dolphins (1.54) | 49.5 | Packers +3.5 (1.88) | Dolphins -3.5 (1.93) |
| Pinnacle | Packers (2.60) | Dolphins (1.56) | 49.5 | Packers +3.5 (1.90) | Dolphins -3.5 (2.0) |
| MyBookie | Packers (2.41) | Dolphins (1.58) | 49.5 | Packers +3.5 (1.91) | Dolphins -3.5 (1.91) |
Packers vs Dolphins Prediction & Pick
Miami played decent in losing three straight road games to good teams. The Packers had to somewhat squeak by two bad teams during their back to back wins. The Dolphins are back home and Green Bay is matching up with a good club for once. Dolphins take this one by at least a TD.
Pick: Dolphins -3.5
