Jets vs. Dolphins Prediction Tonight: Monday Night Football Odds & MNF Expert Picks

Two division rivals face off tonight to open the Monday Night Football doubleheader, and my Jets vs. Dolphins prediction backs the 2.5-point home betting favorite in the AFC East clash. Kickoff from Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla., is set for 7:15 p.m. ET (ESPN).

The 'Fins are set for their first win of the season with the help of star running back De'Von Achane, who highlights as my favorite player prop in for the prime-time encounter in my NFL picks.

📊 Jets vs. Dolphins odds: Monday Night Football

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🏈 Jets vs. Dolphins predictions: Monday Night Football

NFL expert picks for Monday Night Football; NFL odds subject to change.

• Game pick: Dolphins -2.5 (-115 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐
• Over/Under pick: Under 44.5 (-110 via Caesars) ⭐⭐⭐
• Player prop bet: De'Von Achane Over 5.5 receptions (-105 via BetMGM) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

✅ Jets vs. Dolphins expert pick for MNF

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🐬 Dolphins -2.5 (-115) ⭐⭐⭐

There isn't a smack-you-in-the-face advantage for either winless team on prime time. However, the Miami Dolphins enjoyed an additional three days off after losing to the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football. 

And despite most people's condemnation of Tua Tagovailoa's play, the Dolphins QB had his team within a score of leveling the game late in Buffalo against the Super Bowl odds betting favorite.

While Tagovailoa's interception, which scuppered his team's chances of completing the comeback, was inexcusable, at least he had them in that position in one of the most challenging buildings to play. 

Justin Fields, who will start after clearing concussion protocol, was dreadful against the Bills at home in Week 2, finishing with a 30.7 offensive rating (PFF) and 3-for-11 for 27 passing yards before leaving the game in the fourth quarter. 

Yes, the Jets almost pulled a Houdini act in Tampa Bay without Fields, but they have their special teams to thank for having any chance whatsoever. 

Both teams are brutal in most statistical categories, but the Dolphins are surprisingly tied for the second-best rush EPA per play. And while Miami's defense is the second-worst in terms of DVOA and the worst in EPA per play, it made significant strides in Buffalo against arguably the league's best offense. 

If the progression continues on both sides of the ball, I like Miami at home to cover the spread. Of the best sports betting sites, Caesars (-115) offers the best value. A winning $10 bet will yield an $8.70 profit. 

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⬆️ De'Von Achane Over 5.5 receptions (-105) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Achane hit the Over on this total in the last two games, finishing with eight and seven, respectively. Tagovailoa turned to his running back more often in checkdown situations in the previous two weeks, and the offense looked better for it.

While Achane struggled to accumulate yards against Buffalo (29), he was utilized frequently in quick dropback scenarios, something that will likely continue while Tagovailoa works on restoring confidence.

BetMGM (-105) is the best sportsbook to lock it in, as its odds are marginally better than the rest of the best sports betting apps.