Dolphins vs. 49ers 2024 Prediction, Odds, Picks - Dec 22

Updated Dec. 20, 2024 8:43 p.m. ET

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The Miami Dolphins (6-8) are favored by one point against the San Francisco 49ers (6-8) on December 22, 2024, starting at 4:25 p.m. ET, airing on CBS. The predicted point total for the matchup is 44.5.

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Dolphins vs. 49ers Odds & Betting Lines

Dolphins vs 49ers Betting Information updated as of December 19, 2024, 10:33 a.m. ET.
Favorite	Spread	Favorite Spread Odds	Underdog Spread Odds	Total	Over Total Odds	Under Total Odds
Dolphins	-1	-107	-124	44.5	-110	-110

Dolphins vs. 49ers Prediction & Pick

Pick ATS: 49ers (+1)
Pick OU: Under (44.5)
Prediction: 49ers 23 - Dolphins 21

How to Watch Miami vs. San Francisco

Game Date: Sunday, December 22, 2024
Time: 4:25 p.m. ET
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
Location: Miami Gardens, Florida
TV: CBS
Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

Dolphins vs. 49ers Recent Matchups

Over their last five meetings, Miami has collected three wins versus San Francisco.
Miami has been outscored by 11 points in its last five tilts versus San Francisco.

Miami Betting Info

Against the spread, Miami is 5-8-1 this year.
The Dolphins have been favored by 1 point or more eight times this season, and covered the spread in three of those games.
Miami contests this year have gone over the point total 42.9% of the time (six times in 14 games with a set point total).
When playing as the moneyline favorite, the Dolphins have won 62.5% of the time (5-3).
Looking at this contest's moneyline, the Dolphins' implied win probability is 52.4%.

Dolphins Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	222.6 (3,117)	14
Rush yards	101.4 (1,420)	26
Points scored	19.7 (276)	24
Pass yards against	205 (2,870)	8
Rush yards against	103.6 (1,450)	8
Points allowed	22.3 (312)	13

Miami's Key Players

Offense

Devon Achane has put up 641 rushing yards with four touchdowns (45.8 yards per game through 14 games). His 3.9 yards per attempt rank 34th in the NFL.
He's hauled in 70 passes (on 78 targets) for 509 receiving yards with six touchdowns. He's averaging 36.4 receving yards and 5.0 catches per game.
Tua Tagovailoa has 2,652 passing yards, 18 touchdowns and seven interceptions this year. He has completed 73.7% of his passes, averaging 265.2 yards per game and 7.3 per attempt.
In the passing attack, Tyreek Hill, has contributed with 805 receiving yards and five touchdowns after grabbing 67 balls on 103 targets. Per game, he's averaging 57.5 yards and 4.8 receptions in 14 games.
Jonnu Smith has put up 740 receiving yards and six touchdowns with 70 catches on 89 targets. He's averaging 5.0 receptions and 52.9 yards per game.

Defense

On the defensive side for the Dolphins, Jordyn Brooks has put up 121 tackles, 9.0 TFL, and two sacks in 2024.
Tyrel Dodson has 88 tackles, 5.0 TFL, two sacks, and one interception this season.
Zach Sieler has totaled 41 tackles, 11.0 TFL, 7.5 sacks, and one interception this year.
Calais Campbell has 4.0 sacks (third on the Dolphins) to go with his 10.0 TFL and 43 tackles on the year.

San Francisco Betting Info

San Francisco is 5-9-0 against the spread this season.
The 49ers have yet to cover the spread this year when underdogs by 1 point or more.
San Francisco games have gone over the total seven times this year.
The 49ers have lost both games they've played as underdogs this season.
The moneyline for this contest implies a 52.4% chance of a victory for the 49ers.

49ers Stats

Stat	Average (Total)	Rank
Pass yards	231.6 (3,243)	10
Rush yards	133.5 (1,869)	8
Points scored	22.4 (314)	16
Pass yards against	181 (2,534)	2
Rush yards against	117.8 (1,649)	15
Points allowed	22.9 (320)	17

San Francisco's Key Players

Offense

Brock Purdy is averaging 8.4 passing yards per attempt (third in the NFL) and 244.2 yards per game this year, completing 65.0% of his passes on the way to 3,174 total yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions through 13 games.
He's added 285 yards on the ground (third on the 49ers), while scoring four rushing touchdowns. He's averaging 21.9 yards per game and 4.8 per attempt.
George Kittle has 861 receiving yards and eight touchdowns (fifth in the NFL) on 60 receptions, while being targeted 74 times.
So far this season, Jauan Jennings has caught 59 passes for 805 receiving yards with six touchdowns through the air. He has been targeted 87 total times and is averaging 4.9 receptions per game in 12 games played.
Deebo Samuel has 569 receiving yards and one touchdown from 43 receptions after receiving 71 targets.

Defense

Fred Warner's 2024 showing includes 106 tackles, 3.0 TFL, one sack, and two interceptions through 14 games. He leads the 49ers in tackles.
Nick Bosa has registered 7.0 sacks in addition to his 10.0 TFL, 40 tackles, and one interception over 11 games.
Leonard Floyd has 8.5 sacks (first on the 49ers) as well as 8.0 TFL and 39 tackles in the 2024 season.
Deommodore Lenoir's stat sheet includes two interceptions as well as 72 tackles, 2.0 TFL, and eight passes defended in 13 games

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