The Miami Dolphins open as home favorites in Week 1 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Miami Dolphins open their 2024 NFL regular season on Sunday as they host the Jacksonville Jaguars. The typical South Florida September heat home field advantage for Miami is somewhat negated as they host another team from the state, but how much of an impact does that have on the betting odds in Week 1?
Sunday afternoon is expected to have a high around 90 degrees Fahrenheit with a change of afternoon thunderstorms. The team index should be high, with the Jaguars stuck on the sunny sideline in Hard Rock Stadium while the Dolphins enjoy the shade caused by the stadium’s canopy. Is that enough to give Miami an odds?
According to FanDuel Sportsbook odds, the Dolphins are favorites for the game – but not by much. Miami is listed as a three-point favorite as of Tuesday, essentially picking up just the home field advantage line as FanDuel’s oddsmakers seem to see the two teams as equals.
Miami is -166 as the straight-up winner for the game while Jacksonville is +140 to win. The point total is set at 49.5.
Do you think the three-point line accurately represents the Dolphins chances in Week 1? Will the line move as we progress through the week? Let us know your thoughts in the comments at the bottom of the page.
