NFL Preview: Houston Texans vs. Miami Dolphins – Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024

The Miami Dolphins (6-7) and Houston Texans (8-5) both seek to add onto their winning streak when they face off on Sunday, December 15 at 1:00 PM ET at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. Current NFL betting odds reveal the Texans as favorites with a point spread at -3.0 (-120).

Miami Dolphins Betting Preview

The Dolphins had an overtime thriller that went their way in their latest matchup. This was a 32-26 win over the New York Jets and a come from behind performance to force the overtime and eventually win.

Tua Tagovailoa led with 33 of 47 completions that totaled 331 yards and two touchdowns. Tyreek Hill connected with Tagovailoa on 10 receptions that amounted to 115 yards and one touchdown.

They each had similar numbers in yards and total possessions, which makes sense given that this game was close enough to go into overtime. The biggest takeaway here is that the Dolphins had more conversions in the end zone, which matters more.

The Dolphins are 23rd in the league when it comes to averaging 20.3 points a game. Their defense sits at 14th-best in the league for allowing their opponents to average 22.5 points a game. This spread shows a slight negative correlation, which could hurt them here.

Houston Texans Betting Preview

The Texans have gone 2-3 in their latest five games, with a recent 23-20 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. This got them back on track after a 32-27 loss to the Tennessee Titans in the week prior.

They had a week off due to the bye week, so plenty of rest for players to heal. C.J. Stroud was great in his performance, with 22 of 34 completions tallying 242 yards and a touchdown. Joe Mixon was aggressive on the running side with 20 carries for 101 yards and a touchdown.

They put up 326 yards and 20 first downs, but gave up 373 yards and 19 first downs. They did, however, force the Jags to have one turnover and did not commit one themselves.

The Texans are 11th in the league for averaging 23.7 points a game, while their defense ranks 12th in allowing opponents to score 22.2 points at the same timescale. This leaves very little room for error, but is slightly more appealing than what the Dolphins offer.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

In the Miami Dolphins vs. Houston Texans matchup, MyBookie has you covered for the best NFL betting odds. The Texans are currently favored by three-points, while market predictions insist that the Texans have a 54.7 percent chance of winning.

The Dolphins are 2-4 on the road, while the Texans are more appealing at home with a 4-2 record. Look for the Texans to have another good performance in the comfort of their home.

Final Pick: Houston Texans -3.0 (-120)