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The Baltimore Ravens (12-3) take a five-game winning streak into a meeting with the Miami Dolphins (11-4) on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Ravens have been clicking on all fronts this year, as they rank fifth-best in total offense (372.1 yards per game) and fifth-best in total defense (297.3 yards allowed per game). The Dolphins have excelled on both sides of the ball this season, ranking best in total offense (411.5 total yards per game) and third-best in total defense (296.5 total yards allowed per game).
Ravens vs. Dolphins Picks
The Ravens are projected by Splash Inc. users to both win straight up and also cover the spread against the Dolphins on Sunday. At the moment, 77.4% of users are picking them to win and 58.7% are picking the Ravens to cover the 3-point spread.
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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Check out these betting trends and insights before you wager on Sunday’s Baltimore-Miami spread (Baltimore -3) or total (46.5 points).
Game Trends for Ravens
- The Ravens are 10-5-0 ATS this season.
- The Ravens are 7-5 against the spread when favored by 3 points or more this season.
- The Ravens have gone over in seven of their 15 games with a set total (46.7%).
Stats & Insights for Ravens
- The Ravens have been a tough matchup for opposing teams, as they rank top-five in both total offense (fifth-best with 372.1 yards per game) and total defense (fifth-best with 297.3 yards allowed per game) this season.
- The Ravens have been a tough opponent 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 season.
- Offensively, 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 season (103.4 rushing yards allowed per game), but they’ve been playing really well on the offensive side of the ball, ranking best in the NFL with 159.7 rushing yards per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, the Ravens have been a top-five unit in terms of third-down efficiency, ranking fifth-best by giving up a 35.9% third-down conversion rate. They rank 10th on offense (42.2% third-down conversion rate).
- The Ravens have been clicking on all fronts in terms of yards per play this season, as they rank third-best in offensive yards per play (6) and second-best in yards per play allowed on defense (5).
- The Ravens have forced 26 total turnovers (second in NFL) this season and have turned it over 16 times (seventh in NFL) for a turnover margin of +10, the best in the 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
- The Dolphins have a 10-5-0 record against the spread this year.
- The Dolphins are 1-1 against the spread when an underdog by 3 points or more this season.
- The Dolphins have hit the over in eight of their 15 games with a set total (53.3%).
Stats & Insights for Dolphins
- The Dolphins have been a top-five unit on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank best in total yards per game (411.5) and third-best in total yards allowed per game (296.5).
- The Dolphins’ offensive attack has been paving the way for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 30.9 points per contest. In terms of defense, they are ceding 20.9 points per game, which ranks 13th.
- The Dolphins’ passing attack has been leading the charge for the team, as they rank best in the NFL with 275.1 passing yards per contest. In terms of defense, they are giving up 205.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 10th.
- In terms of rushing, the Dolphins have been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking fifth-best in rushing yards per game (136.4) and fifth-best in rushing yards surrendered per game (90.8).
- In terms of third-down efficiency, the Dolphins rank ninth in the NFL (42.4% third-down conversion percentage) and seventh on the other side of the ball (36.6% third-down rate allowed).
- The Dolphins’ offense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank second-best in the NFL with 6.7 yards per play. In terms of defense, they are allowing 5.2 yards per play, which ranks seventh.
- After forcing 23 turnovers (12th in NFL) and turning the ball over 20 times (17th in NFL) this season, the Dolphins have the 11th-ranked turnover margin of +3.
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
