NFL Preview: Miami Dolphins vs. San Francisco 49ers – Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024

The San Francisco 49ers (6-8) and Miami Dolphins (6-8) both aim to get back on track when they battle on Sunday, December 22 at 4:25 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Dolphins are favored to win with a point spread at -1.5 (-105).

San Francisco 49ers Betting Preview

The 49ers have lost four out of their last five games and are having a rough time trying to make a run for the playoffs. Their latest battle was a 12-6 defeat against the Los Angeles Rams.

Their offense could not offer any significant advantage, but their defense did not allow a touchdown either. Brock Purdy completed 14 of his 31 passes for 142 yards and an interception.

They allowed the Rams to get 302 yards and 14 first downs, but also let them have the ball for about 35 minutes. The 49ers could only get 191 yards, 11 first downs, and they had a turnover.

The 49ers have been putting up 22.4 points a game, which ranks 15th in the league. Their defense has allowed 22.9 points a game, ranking 17th. This spread shows no room for error, which is not that appealing heading into this event.

Miami Dolphins Betting Preview

The Dolphins are 3-2 over their last five battles, but are coming off of a 20-12 defeat against the Houston Texans. This game was filled with turnovers for the Dolphins, which led to their demise.

They made a small run in the third quarter, but failed to make any significant impact this late in the game. Tua Tagovailoa completed 29 of 40 passes for 196 yards and a touchdown, but added three costly interceptions.

The Dolphins had more offensive numbers than the Texans, at 224 yards and 18 first downs compared to 181 yards and 12 first downs. They also had possession of the ball for about 33.5 minutes. But, four turnovers compared to the Texans’ one is a huge difference.

They are putting together 19.7 points a game and rank 24th. Defensively they are allowing 22.3 points a game. This spread is slightly negative, making them vulnerable for this matchup.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

The best San Francisco 49ers vs. Miami Dolphins betting odds are offered through MyBookie, currently showing the Dolphins as 1.5-point favorites. However, market insights suggest the 49ers have a 54.4 percent chance of winning despite being on the road and having tough luck in their last handful of games.

This is a toss up, as a lot of games are like this, but both teams have struggled to stay consistent. The 49ers arguably have an edge since they have had better offense in more games this season. With Tagovailoa throwing it away three times, it does cause some concern.

Final Pick: San Francisco 49ers +1.5 (-115)