Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars 8/26/2023 – Football fans, get ready for an action-packed preseason clash when the Miami Dolphins host the Jacksonville Jaguars this Saturday evening at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville, Florida at 7:00 PM. And remember, Picks and Parlays is your source for expert betting strategies and free NFL picks. The Miami Dolphins currently hold the second-place spot in the AFC East conference with an unbeaten preseason record and impressive away performance, both totaling one win each for both games played so far this season. The NFL betting predictions for today are updated below with all the details of this game.
Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars 8/26/2023
| When: | Saturday, August 26, 2023 7:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | TIAA Bank Field |
| TV: | TV |
| Stream: | NFL+ |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Dolphins | +4 (-110) | 38 o (-110) | +210 |  |
| Jaguars | -4 (-110) | 38 u (-110) | -263 | |
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On offense, their opponents averaged an impressive 203 passing yards per game with 186.5 rushing yards average and 15.5 points scored; their defense allowed an average of 150 passing yards, 66 rushing yards, and 11 points scored per game against them.
Key Dolphins players to watch include quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, who has completed 5 of 7 passes for 61 yards, no touchdowns, and 1 interception. Running back Raheem Mostart has contributed 6 carries for 30 yards and 1 touchdown while receiver Tyreek Hill has made important catches that have resulted in key yards and touchdowns for his team.
Jacksonville Jaguars have made quite the statement in the preseason with their undefeated record, leading the AFC South conference and boasting an average of 26 points per game across passing, rushing, and total offense. On defense, however, they’ve allowed an average of 198 passing yards, 64.5 rushing yards, and 15 points.
Key players to keep an eye on for the Jaguars include Quarterback Trevor Lawrence, who has completed 5 of 6 passes for 36 yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Running back Travis Etienne has showcased his skills with 5 carries for 44 yards and Receiver Christian Kirk has made 2 receptions for 12 yards and 1 touchdown.
Our prediction leans towards the Jaguars showing a little more determination to secure a win on their home turf, leading them to an undefeated preseason record. Considering Jacksonville’s improvement over the past year, it’s likely they’ll outshine their previous performance in 2022. Our best bet is JAX -7.5.
The Jacksonville Jaguars (10-8 last season) are gearing up to host the Miami Dolphins (9-8 last season) at TIAA Bank Field in a much-anticipated Saturday showdown. Jacksonville enters this matchup as a 4-point favorite, with the total points set at 40.
The Miami Dolphins concluded the previous season with a respectable 9-8 record. Their most recent encounter saw them face the Bills, resulting in a narrow 34-31 loss. Jeff Wilson led the Dolphins’ ground game with 10 attempts for 23 yards (averaging 2.3 yards per attempt). Tyreek Hill displayed his prowess, averaging 9.9 yards per catch and accumulating 69 yards on 7 receptions.
Miami Dolphins 2022 Season Review: Offense, Defense, and Stats Analysis
Skylar Thompson completed 18/45 passes for 220 yards and 1 touchdown, earning a QB rating of 44.7. However, two interceptions marred his performance. Defensively, the Dolphins yielded 107 rushing yards over 26 attempts, averaging 4.1 yards surrendered per rush. On the passing front, they allowed 23 completions on 39 attempts, resulting in 316 yards and a 59.0% completion rate. Throughout the game, the Dolphins executed 69 plays, amassing a total of 231 yards. Their running game comprised 20 attempts and totaled 42 yards, with an average of 2.1 yards per carry.
In terms of scoring, the Miami Dolphins averaged 23.4 points per game. They held an average of 99.2 yards in the run game, placing them 25th in the league. The Dolphins accumulated a total of 6,197 yards over the last season. Their offensive efforts resulted in 220 first downs, but penalties proved detrimental with 111 infractions for 881 yards. Ball security was a challenge as they turned the football over 21 times, including 15 interceptions and 6 fumbles. Miami managed to score 30 touchdowns through the air and 12 rushing touchdowns.
Switching to their defensive performance, the Dolphins gave up a total of 3,992 passing yards, ranking them 27th in the National Football League. Over 17 games, they allowed an average of 234.8 passing yards per game, with a completion rate of 66.7%. Their defensive efforts granted them an average of 337.8 yards per game, positioning them 18th in the NFL. During the same period, they surrendered 27 throwing touchdowns and 15 rushing touchdowns. Against the rush, they allowed an average of 4.1 yards per attempt and 103.0 rushing yards per game. In total, they conceded 1,751 rushing yards throughout 17 contests. The Dolphins’ defensive unit was ranked 24th in the league, allowing an average of 23.5 points per game.
NFL Odds: Jacksonville Jaguars -7.5 ; O/U 43.5
With an average of 357.4 yards per game, the Jaguars excelled offensively, ranking 10th in the NFL. Their ground game was equally impressive, averaging 124.5 rushing yards per game with a total of 2,116 rushing yards for the season. The Jaguars accrued 674 yards in penalties due to 90 violations, positioning them 21st in the NFL for penalties. While throwing 9 interceptions and surrendering 13 fumbles, they managed to secure 208 first downs. Last season, the Jaguars accumulated 3,959 passing yards, averaging 232.9 passing yards per game, granting them the 10th rank in the league. Their scoring prowess was evident as they clinched a 10th position ranking, averaging 23.8 points per game.
Miami Dolphins Betting Trends
Miami are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Miami’s last 6 games.
Miami are 2-7 SU in their last 9 games.
Miami are 7-3 ATS in their last 10 games against Jacksonville.
Dolphins are 10-3 SU in their last 13 games against Jacksonville.
Miami are 1-5 SU in their last 6 games on the road.
Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Trends
Jacksonville are 8-1 ATS in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Jacksonville’s last 7 games.
Jacksonville are 8-1 SU in their last 9 games.
The total has gone UNDER in 7 of Jacksonville’s last 8 games against Miami.
Jacksonville are 5-0 SU in their last 5 games at home.
Jacksonville are 1-6 ATS in their last 7 games when playing at home against Miami.
Miami Dolphins vs Jacksonville Jaguars Betting Pick
In terms of defense, the Jaguars allowed an average of 20.6 points per game, securing the 12th position in the NFL. They yielded 25 passing touchdowns and an average of 238.5 passing yards per game, ranking 28th in the league. Their total points conceded stood at 350. Against the rush, the Jaguars gave up 1,951 yards (averaging 114.8 yards per game) and 14 rushing touchdowns. With 1,106 plays against them, the Jaguars’ defense ranked 29th in the NFL. Their defense managed 27 takeaways, comprising 13 fumbles and 14 interceptions, throughout the previous year.
In summary, the Dolphins-Jaguars preseason showdown promises to be an exciting battle, showcasing the teams’ strategies, strengths, and potential areas for improvement. As fans eagerly anticipate this matchup, the insights provided here offer a comprehensive understanding of what to expect on game day. As per the online sportsbook, the Jaguars are predicted to win this game.
