Dolphins vs Buccaneers Prediction and Preview - NFL Week 17, 2025
Last updated: Dec 21, 2025, 2:25PM | Published: Dec 21, 2025, 5:00AM
The Miami Dolphins will sqaure off with the favoured Tampa Bay Buccaneers in NFL Week 17 action at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, December 29, starting at 5:00am AEDT.
This article features Stats Insider's prediction and tips for the Dolphins vs Buccaneers game, as well as the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Utilising trusted machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Buccaneers vs Dolphins 10,000 times.
Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Buccaneers a 60% chance of defeating the Dolphins in Week 17 of the NFL season.
Dolphins vs Buccaneers: Odds
The current Bet365 betting odds in Australia for this NFL game at Hard Rock Stadium are shown here:
- Head to Head: Dolphins $2.70, Buccaneers $1.49
- Line: Dolphins +4.5 ($1.91), Buccaneers -4.5 ($1.91)
- Total (Over/Under 46.5 Points): Over $1.91, Under $1.91
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Bet365 currently has the Dolphins at $2.70 and the Buccaneers at $1.49.
The Dolphins are 4.5-point underdogs against the Buccaneers, with odds of $1.91 available at Bet365.
For the favourite Buccaneers (-4.5) to cover the line, Bet365 offers odds of $1.91.
The over/under for total points scored is set at 46.5 with Bet365, which has odds of $1.91 for the over and $1.91 for the under.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Dolphins (+4.5) are predicted to cover the line 63% of the time, while the 46.5-point over/under is expected to is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Dolphins vs Buccaneers: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Miami at $2.70 with Bet365
- Line: Dolphins +4.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
- Total Points: Under 46.5 at $1.91 with Bet365
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These Dolphins vs Buccaneers betting tips are based on detailed simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.
While the Buccaneers have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Dolphins to win is our preferred option due to the 2.5% edge identified when comparing our data-driven probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.
Dolphins vs Buccaneers: Prediction
Stats Insider's predicted final score for Dolphins vs Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium in Week 17 is the Buccaneers winning 24-21.
This prediction is based on each team's average score from 10,000 game simulations.
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Miami vs Tampa Bay game in Week 17, including data-driven predictions and expert tips.
18+. Odds correct at time of publishing and subject to change.Remember, our model updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting predictions before the Miami vs Tampa Bay match-up.
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Dolphins vs Buccaneers: Week 17 Essential Details
The NFL Week 17 game between the Dolphins and Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium is scheduled to begin at 5:00am AEDT on Monday, December 29.
- Teams: Miami Dolphins vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Date: Monday 29 December 2025
- Time: 5:00am AEDT
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Miami vs Tampa Bay predictions have been made after running 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NFL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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