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    The Baltimore Ravens (12-3) bring a five-game winning streak into a meeting against the Miami Dolphins (11-4) on Sunday, December 31, 2023 at M&T Bank Stadium.

    The Ravens have been thriving on both sides of the ball, ranking fourth-best in scoring offense (27.8 points per game) and best in scoring defense (16.3 points allowed per game). The Dolphins’ defense ranks 13th in the NFL with 20.9 points surrendered per contest, but they’ve been carried by their offense, which ranks best by piling up 30.9 points per game.

    Ravens vs. Dolphins Picks

    The Ravens are picked by Splash Inc. users to both win straight up and also cover the spread against the Dolphins on Sunday. At the moment, 77.3% of users are picking them to win and 58.9% expect the Ravens to cover the 3.5-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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    Take a look at these betting insights and trends before you bet on Sunday’s Baltimore-Miami spread (Baltimore -3.5) or over/under (46.5 points).

    Game Trends for Ravens

    • The Ravens have a 10-5-0 record against the spread this season.
    • The Ravens have a 5-5 record against the spread this season when favored by 3.5 points or more.
    • The teams have hit the over in seven of the Ravens’ 15 games with a set total.

    Stats & Insights for Ravens

    • 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 Ravens have been making things happen on both sides of the ball this year, as they rank fourth-best in scoring offense (27.8 points per game) and best in scoring defense (16.3 points allowed per game).
    • On offense, 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).
    • On the offensive side of the ball, the Ravens have been a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking best in the NFL by compiling 159.7 per game. They rank 12th on defense (103.4 rushing yards allowed per game).
    • The Ravens rank 10th in third-down conversion rate this year (42.2%), but they’ve been thriving on the other side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with a 35.9% third-down percentage allowed.
    • The Ravens have been a tough matchup 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 (second-best at 5) this season.
    • The Ravens have the best turnover margin in the league at +10, forcing 26 turnovers (second 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

    • The Dolphins have gone 10-5-0 ATS this year.
    • The Dolphins have hit the over in eight of their 15 games with a set total (53.3%).

    Stats & Insights for Dolphins

    • Things have been positive for the Dolphins on both offense and defense, as they are putting up 411.5 total yards per game (best) and surrendering just 296.5 total yards per game (third-best).
    • The Dolphins’ defense ranks 13th in the NFL with 20.9 points given up per game, but they’ve been led by their offense, which ranks best by posting 30.9 points per contest.
    • The Dolphins’ pass defense ranks 10th in the NFL with 205.7 passing yards surrendered per contest, but they’ve been lifted up by their offense, which ranks best by compiling 275.1 passing yards per game.
    • The Dolphins have been a top-five run unit on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank fifth-best in rushing yards per game (136.4) and fifth-best in rushing yards allowed 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 defense (36.6% third-down rate allowed).
    • The Dolphins’ offense has been thriving in terms of yards per play, posting 6.7 (second-best) this season. On defense, they rank seventh by surrendering 5.2 yards per play.
    • The Dolphins have produced 23 forced turnovers (12th in NFL) and committed 20 turnovers (17th in NFL) this season for a +3 turnover margin that 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
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