Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins 9/8/24 – With anticipation for yet another captivating season of the NFL pronounced, attention is directed to the Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins clash, scheduled for this weekend. The Jaguars improved their performance in the preseason, recording 3-0, whereas the Dolphins have a better 2-1 win-loss ratio from their preseason matches. Those searching for free NFL picks and parlays will be particularly interested in this match because of the different preseason results and the spread betting toward Miami.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins 9/8/24 Game Info |
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| When: | Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Hard Rock Stadium |
| TV: | CBS |
| Stream: | NFL Game Pass |
Jacksonville Jaguars (3-0 Preseason) vs. Miami Dolphins (2-1 Preseason)
The Jacksonville Jaguars come into this contest after an impressive performance during the preseason especially on the running and receiving game. In rushing, a running back named Tank Bigsby performed great with a superb performance as he spread out 105 rushing yards off 21 rushing attempts showcasing toughness and the ability to break tackles. Austin Trammell has also been efficient in catching the sun pass after gaining 135 yards from only 8 catches giving him 16.87 yards per catch. This performance suggests that the Jaguars have versatile offensive options, which might come into play, especially with the Minnesota Vikings vs New York Giants game, where similar dynamics are expected.
On the flip side, the Miami Dolphins did not look quite so bad in their preseason record thanks to, in particular, one of their tight ends, Tanner Conner, who had 3 receptions for 70 yards. This efficiency in maximizing opportunities is critical and mirrors tactics seen in the robust offensive strategies of other teams like those anticipated in the Patriots vs Bengals duel. In addition to the, running back Chris Brooks adds to the Dolphins backfield an element of speed bringing with him 103 yards on 17 attempts an average of 6.1 yards per attempt which indicates a well-rounded running game capable of troubling Jacksonville’s defense.
Mac Jones QB vs. Skylar Thompson QB
Jaguars quarterback Mac Jones has looked good and composed throughout the build-up, having completed 73.1% of his passes and recording a passer rating of 115.9. Over three games, Jones’s numbers showed 3 touchdowns and no interceptions as his calmness and poise under pressure together with good management role will be useful to him as he meets the Dolphins. He has good vision and is decisive and those are the qualities that can help in opening up the Miami defense.
For the Dolphins, although the highlight of Skylar Thompson may be relatively new this preseason, his brief appearance indicated certain promise. Thompson achieved a completion percentage of 78.9 along with a passer rating of 105.5, even with smaller games for him it is reasonable to conclude that he can run the offense pretty well. Maintaining that, however, if he learns to do that it is going to be his next challenge as he already has 1 interception so far.
NFL Odds/Point Spread: Miami Dolphins -3.5 -101, Total Odds: 49.5
The betting lines suggest a close contest, with the Dolphins favored slightly at home. The point spread of -3.5 for Miami aligns with their strong home record, but Jacksonville’s robust preseason form, especially on the road, makes the Jaguars an intriguing underdog bet.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends
The Jaguars have been less consistent against the spread, going 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games, but their road record of 9-3 ATS in the last 12 games on the road tells a different story. They’ve struggled in conference play, particularly ATS, which might concern bettors considering their strength this preseason.
Miami Dolphins Betting Trends
Miami’s betting trends show a penchant for lower-scoring games, with the total going UNDER in 4 of their last 5 games. At home, they are a formidable 16-4 SU in their last 20 games, which could reassure supporters about their chances of covering the spread in this matchup.
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Miami Dolphins 9/8/24 Betting Picks
Assessing the predictions, the analysis of records and current situation suggests this will be a close hot fight. Even though the Jaguars have not fared well with the ATS in the conference games, they have built considerable disruption through a good road ATS record. The Dolphins are generally good at home, but the team has displayed some soft spots that Jacksonville might capitalize on.
For the total, the safer selection would be the UNDER, given the particularly one-sided trend that has emerged out of the encounters, looking at how these two teams tend to play out now. Player prop bets could also be intriguing, with some interesting individual performances expected from rushers Bigsby and Brooks, who seem set for good days. Once again, owing to the nature of the game and multi-handicapping insights, anticipating a close game with either team swaying through a field goal.