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    The Baltimore Ravens (12-3) will attempt 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 rank sixth in total defense this year (297.3 yards allowed per game), but they’ve been thriving on the offensive side of the ball, ranking fifth-best in the NFL with 372.1 total yards per game. The Dolphins’ defense ranks 13th in the NFL with 20.9 points surrendered per contest, but they’ve been lifted up by their offense, which ranks best by generating 30.9 points per contest.

    Ravens vs. Dolphins Picks

    At the moment, 77.6% of Splash Inc. users are picking the Ravens to win and 58.6% have picked them to cover the 3-point spread as well against the Dolphins on Sunday.

    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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    Here’s a look at some betting trends and insights for Baltimore (-3) versus Miami on Sunday. The total is set at 47 points for this game.

    Game Trends for Ravens

    • So far this season, the Ravens have compiled a 10-5-0 record against the spread.
    • The Ravens have a 7-5 record against the spread in games they were 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 sport the sixth-ranked defense this year (297.3 yards allowed per game), and they’ve been more effective offensively, ranking fifth-best with 372.1 yards per game.
    • The Ravens have been making things happen on both sides of the ball this season, as they rank fourth-best in scoring offense (27.8 points per game) and best in scoring defense (16.3 points allowed per game).
    • The Ravens are putting up 212.4 passing yards per game on offense this season (21st in NFL), and they are giving up 193.9 passing yards per game (sixth) on defense.
    • Offensively, the Ravens have been a top-five unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking best in the NFL by putting up 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 shining on defense, 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 (third-best at 5) this year.
    • The Ravens have forced 26 total turnovers (first 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.
    • Eight of the Dolphins’ 15 games with a set total have hit the over (53.3%).

    Stats & Insights for Dolphins

    • The Dolphins have been productive on both sides of the ball this season, ranking best in total offense (411.5 total yards per game) and fourth-best in total defense (296.5 total yards allowed per game).
    • The Dolphins’ offense has been consistently moving the chains, piling up 30.9 points per contest (best) this season. On defense, they rank 13th by surrendering 20.9 points per game.
    • The Dolphins’ pass offense has been consistently moving the chains, compiling 275.1 passing yards per game (best) this season. Defensively, they rank 10th by allowing 205.7 passing yards per game.
    • Things have been going well for the Dolphins on both sides of the ball, as they are posting 136.4 rushing yards per game (fifth-best) and surrendering only 90.8 rushing yards per game (fifth-best).
    • In terms of third-down efficiency, the Dolphins rank ninth in the NFL (42.4% third-down conversion rate) and seventh on the other side of the ball (36.6% third-down rate allowed).
    • The Dolphins’ offense has been excelling in terms of yards per play, piling up 6.7 (second-best) this season. On defense, they rank seventh by allowing 5.2 yards per play.
    • At +3, the Dolphins own the 11th-ranked turnover margin in the NFL, with 23 forced turnovers (11th in NFL) and 20 turnovers committed (17th in 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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