Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Expert Picks: December 24th Preview, Betting Odds and NFL Picks

It’s an early Christmas treat for NFL fans as two of the league’s most exciting sides go to war at Hard Rock Stadium, both looking to dispel the chatter about their legitimacy as Super Bowl contenders.

Our American Football expert Joshua Jones has his best value pick for the Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys game and gives the latest value betting picks & predictions, but if you want more from our experts, check out our Expert Insights section.

• Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Pick: Raheem Mostert Anytime Touchdown Scorer
• Best Odds: 2.05
• Bookmaker: Livescorebet
• Stake: 4/10

• Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Picks & Prediction
• Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Game Info
• Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Lines
• Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Trends
• Miami Dolphins Stats & Form
• Dallas Cowboys Stats & Form
• Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Where to Watch
• Safer Gambling

Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Expert Picks

The Dallas Cowboys (10-4) simply could not get it going in New York last week, falling 31-10 to the Buffalo Bills and now having to travel down to Florida for a match-up with the Bills’ divisional rival the Miami Dolphins (10-4).

The rumours of Dallas being a flat track bully might be true, as they fell to 0-3 on the road against sides with a winning record this year, whilst they are a perfect 7-0 at AT&T Stadium.

The Fins had their own New York escapade, demolishing the Jets 30-0 while barely breaking a sweat and without wide-receiver Tyreek Hill. Miami led 24-0 at the half, and were led on the ground by running-back Raheem Mostert, who is having a career year.

The 31-year-old ran in for his 19th and 20th touchdowns in last Sunday’s game, meaning no player has scored more TDs than he has this year.

Dallas struggled mightily against the run last weekend, allowing Buffalo to rack up 266 rushing yards at over five yards per carry led by James Cook’s career-high 179 yards and only his second touchdown of the season.

His was one of three rushing touchdowns the Bills scored last weekend to make it that six of the last nine offensive scores the Cowboys have allowed have been on the ground – so I wouldn’t be surprised if De’Von Achane (2.70) found the endzone on Sunday night either.

• Selection: Raheem Mostert Anytime Touchdown Scorer
• Best Odds: 2.05
• Bookmaker: Livescorebet
• Stake: 4/10

Odds available as of December 22nd 2023. Odds may now differ.

Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Game Info

• Date: Sunday, December 24th, 2023
• Time: 21:25 PM (UK time)
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium – Miami, Florida, USA

Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Betting Lines

Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Trends

• The Dallas Cowboys dropped to 9-5-0 ATS this season.
• The Miami Dolphins are also 9-5-0 ATS this season.
• Both teams are 8-6-0 to the over this season.
• The Dolphins are 6-1-0 at Hard Rock Stadium this year.
• The Cowboys are just 3-4-0 on the road this year, and 0-3 on the road against sides with winning records.

Miami Dolphins Stats & Form

The Dolphins bounced back from the disappointing Week 14 defeat at the hands of Tennessee to absolutely dominate the Jets in all facets of the game, earning their first shut out of the year as their defence delivered four turnovers and six sacks.

Miami has won four of its last five games, and averages more points per game (31.9) than any side in the league, with that number leaping to 35.9 points per game at home.

Sitting as the #2 seed in the AFC at 10-4, and with a tougher schedule coming up, the Dolphins are hurtling towards an AFC East winner-takes-all top seed showdown with the Buffalo Bills in Week 18.

They would need to lose each of their next two, with Buffalo winning both of their next two for that scenario to play out so Dolphins are still heavy favourites to win the division at 1.40. The market sees them as third favourites for the AFC Championship at 5.50 and gives them odds of 10.00 to secure a first Super Bowl Championship in over 50 years.

Dallas Cowboys Stats & Form

The Dallas Cowboys will not have enjoyed watching tape of last week’s absolute disaster in Buffalo, which dropped them back off of top spot in the NFC East and down into the Wild Card berths.

That defeat was their fourth in six road games this year, a worrying trend for a team that looks like it might not earn a home play-off berth either.

After dropping to 10-3 and losing their tiebreaker over the Eagles, Dallas are considerable underdogs to still win their division at 3.25. They are stil fairly short for an NFC crown at 5.50, and oddsmakers have them at 12.00 to deliver a miracle to Dallas.

Miami Dolphins vs Dallas Cowboys Where to Watch

This game has been selected for live coverage by Sky Sports in the UK, airing at 21:25 on the Sky Sports NFL Channel.

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