Dolphins vs. Buccaneers betting preview: Spread, over/under, pick

The Miami Dolphins are eliminated from the playoffs, but the Week 17 game has high stakes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

With the NFC South still up in the air, a win against the Dolphins would guarantee Tampa Bay the opportunity to win the division title in Week 18 with a win against the Carolina Panthers. A loss to the Dolphins could give the Panthers the crown before this matchup even takes place.

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Will Miami play the role of spoiler? Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel isn’t worried about that.

“What our team has to face and beat is someone who needs to win,” McDaniel said earlier this week. “From our point of view, I like the competition. As far as their journey and trying to spoil the party, I’m more of the opinion that we have to finish the season.”

Here’s how oddsmakers have handicapped the Week 17 matchup:

Dolphins vs. Buccaneers Betting Odds

Point spread: Dolphins +5.5 (+100)

Money line: Dolphins +235 | Buccaneers -290

Total points: 44.5

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook

Dolphin injury report

Out

• S Minkah Fitzpatrick (calf)

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Doubtful

Questionable

• K Jason Sanders (right hip)

Buccaneers Injury Report

Out

• DT Calijah Kancey (pectoral)

• OLB Anthony Nelson (knee)

Dolphins vs. Buccaneers Score Prediction

In a blowout loss to the Bengals, the Dolphins’ defense looked woefully overmatched and Miami’s offense lacked the explosiveness to keep up. Tampa Bay is a little shaken, but healthy enough to get the job done. Buccaneers 30, Dolphins 21.

Dolphins Schedule 2025

• Week 1: Colts 33, Dolphins 8

• Week 2: Patriots 33, Dolphins 27

• Week 3: Bills 31, Dolphins 21

• Week 4: Dolphins 27, Jets 21

• Week 5: Panthers 27, Dolphins 24

• Week 6: Chargers 29, Dolphins 27

• Week 8: Dolphins 34, Falcons 10

• Week 10: Dolphins 30, bills 13

• Week 11: Dolphins 16, Commanders 13 (OT)

• Week 13: Dolphins 21, Saints 17

• Week 14: Dolphins 34, Jets 10

• Week 15: Steelers 28, Dolphins 15

• Week 16: Bengals 45, Dolphins 21

• January 4 or 5: Dolphins vs. New England Patriots, TBD

See more game predictions and betting picks at Sportsbook Wire.

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