Dolphins vs Seahawks Prediction & NFL Odds For Week 3
The Seahawks are favored on the money line at -223 as they get set to host the Dolphins at 4:05 ET on Sunday, September 22nd. Miami is +184 on the money line and +5 on the point spread. The over/under line is set at 41.5 points for this week three non-conference matchup, which is being televised on CBS.
Prediction at a Glance for Seahawks vs Dolphins
- We have the Seahawks winning this one by a score of 25 to 23
- Even though we like the Seahawks to win, our ATS pick is to take the Dolphins at +5
- Look for this game to go over the line of 41.5 points
Betting Odds & Lines for this Game
- Spread: Dolphins +5 | Seahawks -5
- Total: 41.5
- MoneyLine: Dolphins +184 | Seahawks -223
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Dolphins vs. Seahawks Prediction: MoneyLine
Despite a 31-10 loss to the Bills, the Dolphins’ offense managed 20 first downs and 139 rushing yards on 34 attempts. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 145 yards (17/25), with one touchdown and three interceptions. Miami’s running back De’Von Achane led the team in both rushing with 96 yards and 69 receiving yards, including a receiving touchdown.
The Dolphins’ passing game struggled, with only 212 total yards and three sacks allowed. Tagovailoa finished with a passer rating of 56, and the team’s three turnovers all came on interceptions. Miami did convert on 46.7% of their third down attempts.
Geno Smith had a good game for the Seahawks in their 23-20 overtime win over the Patriots, throwing for 327 yards and completing 75% of his passes. Smith was sacked three times and threw one touchdown. The offense managed only 46 yards rushing on 19 attempts, with Zach Charbonnet leading the team with 38 yards and one rushing touchdown.
DK Metcalf was instrumental in the passing game, catching 10 passes for 129 yards and a touchdown, including a 56-yard reception. Seattle finished with 18 first downs and 312 total yards, and Smith posted a passer rating of 103.
- Free MoneyLine Prediction Seahawks -223 (Bet Now)
Dolphins vs. Seahawks Prediction: Total
In their 31-10 loss to the Bills, the Dolphins’ defense allowed Buffalo to convert on 66.7% of their third down attempts. Miami’s defense also struggled to generate pressure, as they didn’t record any sacks and lost the quarterback hit differential by -5. Despite this, they did hold the Bills to 139 passing yards on just 13 completions.
On the ground, Buffalo found more success, rushing for 108 yards on 26 attempts. Miami’s defense finished the game allowing 247 total yards and giving up one passing touchdown. The Dolphins’ defense also allowed Buffalo to complete 68.4% of their passes.
In their most recent game, the Seahawks’ defense allowed just 125 passing yards on 15 completions to the Patriots. Despite giving up 185 rushing yards on 36 attempts, Seattle came out on top with a 23-20 overtime victory. The Patriots finished with 310 total yards, and Seattle’s defense held them to a 37.5% conversion rate on third down.
Seattle’s defense also recorded three sacks and held New England to 4.6 yards per pass attempt. The Seahawks gave up one rushing touchdown and forced the Patriots into a few critical mistakes on offense, helping to secure the win.
- Free Total Prediction OVER 41.5 (Bet Now)
Dolphins vs. Seahawks Prediction: Spread
The Dolphins were favored by -2.5, but they lost to the Bills 31-10, resulting in a 21-point defeat. Miami’s record is now 1-1. The Dolphins were looking to build off a 17-7 lead over Buffalo in the 2nd quarter, but the Bills finished the game with 24 unanswered points. Tua Tagovailoa’s late 2nd quarter touchdown to Jaylen Waddle was not enough to spark a comeback.
The Dolphins’ early 7-7 tie was quickly erased by the Bills, who scored 17 unanswered points after the 1st quarter. Miami didn’t help themselves with a late 2nd quarter turnover and a missed field goal by Buffalo in the 4th quarter, preventing them from closing the gap further.
- The Dolphins have gone 1-2 over their last three regular season games. Across these games, their ATS record was just 0-3, while posting an over-under record of 0-3.
- Across the Dolphins last five road games, the team averaged 23 points per game while allowing 26. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
Seattle is now 2-0 after their 23-20 overtime win over the Patriots. The Seahawks were on the road for this one and came out on top by a field goal. The game was tied 20-20 after regulation, but Seattle outscored the Patriots 3-0 in overtime. The Seahawks were -3 point favorites going in, resulting in a push vs. the spread. The combined 43 points went over the total line of 39 points.
Geno Smith connected with Jaxon Smith-Njigba for a touchdown to put the Seahawks up 20-17 early in the 3rd quarter, but the Patriots responded with a Rhamondre Stevenson touchdown to take a 20-17 lead. However, Seattle managed to tie things up at 20 with 58 seconds left in the 4th quarter. Jason Myers then secured the win in overtime with a 31-yard field goal. Seattle’s touchdown in overtime was set up by a long Antonio Gibson touchdown run for New England, but the Patriots still couldn’t pull off the upset.
- The Seahawks have posted a 2-1 record in their previous three games. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is less impressive at 1-2, while posting an over-under record of 2-1.
- When looking at their past five home matchups, Seattle has an ATS record of 2-1-2 while averaging 23 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
- Free Spread Prediction Dolphins +5 (Bet Now)
Dolphins vs. Seahawks Pick: Dolphins +5
Our pick vs. the spread in this week three matchup between the Dolphins and Seahawks is to take the Dolphins to cover as road underdogs. Even though the Seahawks are favored by 5 points, we have the Dolphins pulling off the upset by a score of 26-23.
For an over/under pick, we really like taking the over, as we have this game finishing with 49 combined points. With the O/U line sitting at just 41.5 points, there is a lot of value in taking the over.
