NFL Preview: Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets

The Miami Dolphins (8-8) and New York Jets (4-12) face off once again when they meet on Sunday, January 5 at 4:25 PM ET at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The latest NFL betting odds show the Dolphins slightly favored on the road with a point spread at -1.0 (-105 MyBookie).

Miami Dolphins Betting Preview

The Dolphins have found success in their last two games, giving them positive momentum to potentially close out the season on a high note. Their most recent win was a 20-3 blowout over the Cleveland Browns.

Tyler Huntley was under center in place of injured Tua Tagovailoa and will likely be the starter once again when they face the Jets. He completed 22 of 26 passes totaling 225 yards and a touchdown. He also led the ground game with seven carries amounting for 52 yards and a touchdown.

Tyreek Hill is also questionable for this matchup. Without key offensive weapons at play, their offense could suffer. However, Huntley and Hill are both still expected to play.

The Dolphins have the 22nd-best offense in the league as they average 20.3 points a game. Their defense has allowed opponents to average 20.8 points a game and ranks eighth. At this rate, there is no margin for error.

New York Jets Betting Preview

The Jets have lost their last two games, with their recent one being a 40-14 blowout against the Buffalo Bills. Too many issues on both sides of the ball led to their horrible performance.

They were down 40-0 midway through the fourth quarter before adding a couple of touchdowns. By then, they had already put in Tyrod Taylor under center in place of Aaron Rodgers (who had two interceptions and 12 of 18 completions).

Garrett Wilson stood out with seven receptions totaling 66 yards and a touchdown. They turned it over three times and allowed the Bills to get almost 70 yards more than them at 348. As a result, their offense was sloppy and their defense could not contain a determined effort from the Bills.

The Jets are 24th in averaging 19.1 points a game. Defensively they rank 21st in allowing 24.0 points a game. At this pace, they are at a disadvantage if their defense continues to have trouble.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie has you set for the Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets betting odds, which slightly favor the Dolphins by one point. Market analysis suggests the Dolphins have a 53.5 percent chance of winning.

The Jets are a mess on both sides of the ball and have not shown clear improvement in the last handful of games. As for the Dolphins, despite having some injuries, look for them to win and cover the spread.

Final Pick: Miami Dolphins -1.0 (-105)