The Miami Dolphins (1-1) and Seattle Seahawks (2-0) will battle it out at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, on Sunday, September 22 at 4:05 PM ET. For this NFL betting opportunity, the Seahawks are favored at home and have a point spread currently at -5.0 (-110).
The Dolphins suffered their first loss of the season, a 31-10 showdown against the Buffalo Bills. Tua Tagovailoa left the game with a concussion, but during his time on the field, he had a touchdown and three interceptions.
Tagovailoa is ruled out for this upcoming matchup, so Skylar Thompson will start as quarterback. Thompson was great at Kansas, ranking second all-time for passing yards and third on passing touchdowns at 42. The Dolphins have gone 1-2 in the times that Thompson has had to fill in, dating back to 2022.
They looked better on paper against the Bills, posting 351 yards and 20 first downs versus 247 yards and 13 first downs for the Bills. They even had possession of the ball for a little over 36 minutes. However, the three turnovers killed their chances.
The Dolphins average 15.0 points per game and rank 27th in the league. Their defense allows opponents to average 24.0 points a game, which puts them at 23rd.
The Seahawks have had a positive start to the season. They have won both games by close margins. Their latest win was a 23-20 overtime thriller against the New England Patriots.
Geno Smith compiled 33 passes out of 44 attempts for 327 yards and a touchdown. DK Metcalf made plenty of plays after the catch, as he had 10 receptions for 129 yards and a touchdown.
The Seahawks played as well as they could to cap off this battle, with no turnovers and more yards than the Patriots. In games like this, one mistake can make the biggest difference. Against the Dolphins, they will need to continue taking care of the ball to ensure they have the best possible chances each possession.
They are ranked ninth in the league for averaging 24.5 points a game. Their defense has been solid, too, ranking 12th in allowing 20.0 points per contest.
MyBookie has the NFL betting odds ready in the Miami Dolphins vs. Seattle Seahawks game, which currently has the Seahawks as five-point favorites. In addition to market trends, the Seahawks have a 66.9 percent chance of victory.
The Dolphins might have a breather with Tagovailoa on the sidelines, as he is getting healthy and taking the time to revisit why he had so many turnovers. With Thompson under center, they should have a steady offensive output. But the Seahawks look more appealing at home to cover the spread.
