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The Baltimore Ravens (12-3) will look to build on a five-game winning streak when they host the Miami Dolphins (11-4) on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Ravens have been surging on both offense and defense, ranking fourth-best in scoring offense (27.8 points per game) and best in scoring defense (16.3 points allowed per game). The Dolphins’ offense has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 30.9 points per contest. In terms of defense, they are allowing 20.9 points per game, which ranks 13th.
Ravens vs. Dolphins Picks
Splash Inc. users are split on the Sunday NFL matchup between the Ravens and the Dolphins. At the moment, 22.2% of users think the Dolphins will pick up an upest win, while 59.0% of users project the Ravens will cover as 3.5-point favorites.
Game Info: Ravens vs. Dolphins
- Game Day: Sunday, December 31, 2023
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: CBS
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Stadium: M&T Bank Stadium
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Before placing a wager on Sunday’s Baltimore-Miami spread (Baltimore -3.5) or over/under (47 points), read the betting insights and trends below.
Game Trends for Ravens
- The Ravens have gone 10-5-0 ATS this season.
- When they have played as at least 3.5-point favorites this season, the Ravens are 5-5 against the spread.
- Seven of the Ravens’ 15 games with a set total have hit the over (46.7%).
Stats & Insights for Ravens
- The Ravens rank sixth in total defense this season (297.3 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 372.1 total yards per game.
- The Ravens have been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-five in both scoring offense (fourth-best with 27.8 points per game) and scoring defense (best with 16.3 points allowed per game) this year.
- From an offensive standpoint, the Ravens rank 21st in the NFL with 212.4 passing yards per game. Meanwhile, they rank sixth in passing yards allowed per contest (193.9).
- The Ravens rank 12th in run defense this year (103.4 rushing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been shining on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 159.7 rushing yards per game.
- On defense, the Ravens have been a top-five unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fifth-best by surrendering a 35.9% third-down percentage. They rank 10th on offense (42.2% third-down conversion rate).
- The Ravens have been a handful for opposing teams in terms of yards per play, as they rank top-five in both offensive yards per play (third-best with 6) and yards per play allowed on defense (third-best at 5) this season.
- The Ravens have the best turnover margin in the NFL at +10, forcing 26 turnovers (first in NFL) while turning it over 16 times (seventh in NFL).
Best Players for Ravens
- Lamar Jackson: 3,357 PASS YDS / 223.8 YPG / 66.3% / 19 TD / 7 INT / 142 CAR / 786 RUSH YDS / 5 TD
- Gus Edwards: 172 CAR / 694 YDS / 46.3 YPG / 12 TD / 12 REC / 180 YDS / 12 YPG / 0 TD
- Zay Flowers: 74 REC / 752 YDS / 50.1 YPG / 4 TD
- Odell Beckham Jr.: 34 REC / 532 YDS / 40.9 YPG / 3 TD
- Isaiah Likely: 26 REC / 338 YDS / 28.2 YPG / 2 TD
- Roquan Smith: 151 TKL / 5 TFL / 1.5 SACK / 6 PD
Game Trends for Dolphins
- So far this season, the Dolphins have compiled a 10-5-0 record against the spread.
- The teams have hit the over in eight of the Dolphins’ 15 games with a set total.
Stats & Insights for Dolphins
- Things have been going well for the Dolphins on both sides of the ball, as they are putting up 411.5 total yards per game (best) and surrendering only 296.5 total yards per game (fourth-best).
- The Dolphins’ offense has been paving the way for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 30.9 points per game. In terms of defense, they are allowing 20.9 points per game, which ranks 13th.
- The Dolphins’ pass defense ranks 10th in the NFL with 205.7 passing yards surrendered per game, but they’ve been carried by their offense, which ranks best by putting up 275.1 passing yards per contest.
- Things have been positive for the Dolphins on both sides of the ball, as they are posting 136.4 rushing yards per game (fifth-best) and allowing only 90.8 rushing yards per game (fifth-best).
- With a 42.4% third-down conversion percentage on offense, the Dolphins rank ninth in the NFL. Defensively, they rank seventh, giving up a 36.6% third-down rate.
- The Dolphins’ offense has been thriving in terms of yards per play, accumulating 6.7 (second-best) this season. On defense, they rank seventh by giving up 5.2 yards per play.
- The Dolphins own a +3 turnover margin this season, which ranks 11th in the NFL.
Best Players for Dolphins
- Tua Tagovailoa: 4,214 PASS YDS / 280.9 YPG / 70.5% / 26 TD / 10 INT
- Raheem Mostert: 209 CAR / 1,012 YDS / 67.5 YPG / 18 TD / 25 REC / 175 YDS / 11.7 YPG / 3 TD
- Devon Achane: 79 CAR / 637 YDS / 70.8 YPG / 7 TD / 22 REC / 162 YDS / 18 YPG / 2 TD
- Tyreek Hill: 106 REC / 1,641 YDS / 117.2 YPG / 12 TD
- Jaylen Waddle: 72 REC / 1,014 YDS / 72.4 YPG / 4 TD
- Durham Smythe: 29 REC / 282 YDS / 25.6 YPG / 0 TD
- David Long: 92 TKL / 8 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 PD
