The Patriots play in a must-win game on New Year’s day against the Miami Dolphins. A loss would eliminate the Patriots from the playoffs. However, if the Patriots win, they will significantly increase their playoff hopes. How will the Patriots end their home stand?
Patriots vs. Dolphins spread: New England -3
Patriots vs. Dolphins over/under: 41 points
Patriots vs. Dolphins money line: Patriots -160, Dolphins + 140
Let’s see what the experts are saying.
National media
Mike Reiss, ESPN.com: Patriots 23, Dolphins 17
Pete Prisco, CBSSports.com: Patriots 24, Dolphins 20
Jason La Canfora, CBSSports.com: Dolphins
Will Brinson, CBSSports.com: Patriots
Jared Dubin, CBSSports.com: Patriots
Greg Rosenthal, NFL.com: Patriots 24, Dolphins 17
Mike Florio, ProFootballTalk.com: Patriots 23, Dolphins 17
Michael David Smith, ProFootballTalk.com: Patriots 20, Dolphins 16
Bill Bender, SportingNews.com: Patriots 27, Dolphins, 24
Seth Wickersham, ESPN.com: Bengals
Dan Graziano, ESPN.com: Bengals
Jimmy Kempski, PhillyVoice.com: Dolphins (+3)
Sam Farmer, LosAngelesTimes.com: Dolphins 21, Patriots 17
Frank Schwab, Yahoo!Sports.com: Dolphins (+3)
Sheil Kapadia, Ringer.com: Dolphins (+3)
Albert Breer, Si.com: Patriots
Kris Knox, Bleacherreport.com: Patriots
Local media
Tony Massarotti, 98.5TheSportsHub.com: Patriots
Tom Curran, NBCBoston.com: Patriots
Michael Hurley, CBSBoston.com: Patriots
Chad Finn, Bostonglobe.com: Patriots
Robert Duff, Masslive.com: Patriots (-3)
Mike Kadlick, Clnsmedia.com: Dolphins
Dolphins Beat
Staff, Phinsider.com: Dolphins 20, Patriots 17
Greg Cote, Miamiherald.com: Patriots 23, Dolphins 20
Joe Schad, Palmbeachpost.com: Dolphins
Staff, phinphanatic.com: Dolphins
Matt Verderame, Fansided.com: Patriots
Team media
Mike Dussault, Patriots.com: Patriots 23, Dolphins 20
Paul Perillo, Patriots.com: Patriots 17, Dolphins 16
Evan Lazar, Patriots.com: Patriots 21, Dolphins 20
This post will be updated as more predictions are published throughout the weekend.
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