Both the Miami Dolphins and Indianapolis Colts had some significant storylines this offseason with concerns regarding guys like Tyreek Hill and Anthony Richardson. That has continued leading up to the regular season, but now it’s time where what happens on the field matters, and we’ve got our best Dolphins vs. Colts predictions broken down below.

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Dolphins vs. Colts Predictions for NFL Week 1, Sunday 9/7

Despite being the #4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft just two seasons ago, the Colts may already be ready to move on from Anthony Richardson. While he’s still in Indy, the Florida product lost the starting QB job to Daniel Jones this preseason.

That alone likely has many New York Giants fans laughing, but regardless, we’re concerned with how that affects our Dolphins vs. Colts predictions. In Miami, they may also have a notable name no longer with the team come season’s end. Tyreek Hill has already shared his displeasure with his time in South Beach, but the situation is on the mend - for now.

If the Dolphins start slow and look like a non-playoff team after the first month or so, could we see a Tyreek Hill trade? Before we look too far ahead, this specific matchup may be the most difficult to pick from the Week 1 slate, as the Dolphins vs. Colts odds have this as virtually a pick ‘em.

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Dolphins vs. Colts Best Bet: Miami Money Line (+102 at Novig)

Before we fully dive into why we’re backing Miami to win on Sunday, if you want a long shot, we’ve got you covered there as well. That would be for new Dolphins TE Darren Waller to find the endzone in his return to the field.

The Colts allowed the fifth-most fantasy points to TEs last season, and in each of the last two meetings between these teams, a Miami TE was able to score. That includes just last year in Week 7 with Jonnu Smith finding the painted grass. Although the matchup favors Waller, we’re not ready to throw money down on him just yet.

However, we are willing to back the team that is taking a chance on him to win the game. The Dolphins have lost those two prior meetings to the Colts, but neither of them featured Tua Tagovailoa under center.

The matchup was right after his most recent concussion scare last season, and it’s not just against TEs where the Indy defense struggles. They were poor all around last season, allowing the seventh-most and ninth-most passing and rushing yards last year, respectively. Meanwhile, Miami was sneaky strong on defense, ranking ninth-best in both regards.

That’s a scary prospect when they’re a team that most fans only think of as explosive on offense with the trio of crazy speed between Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, and De’Von Achane. We trust those weapons to be more than Daniel Jones can overcome in his debut with his new team.

With all of the above in mind, the best bet from our Dolphins vs. Colts predictions is nice and simple - Miami’s money line (+102 at Novig).

 

 

 

How To Watch Dolphins vs. Colts NFL Week 1

Of course, you’ll want to watch any picks play out, not just our best bet, and you can see how to watch Dolphins vs. Colts NFL Week 1 here: 

  • Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
  • When: 1 PM ET on 9/7
  • Watch on TV: CBS
  • Where to stream: YouTubeTV, Fubo, Hulu + Live TV, Paramount+
     
 

 

Dolphins vs. Colts Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

This matchup is expected to be one of the closest of the NFL Week 1 slate, and you can see the latest Dolphins vs. Colts odds at Novig below:

 

 

Dolphins vs. Colts Injury Report & Latest News

Although you’ll see two guys we’ve mentioned above - Tyreek Hill and De’Von Achane - as part of the Dolphins vs. Colts injury news, both are expected to be good to go. We also need to keep an eye on Jordyn Brooks and Ashtyn Davis for the Miami defense.

As for Dolphins vs. Colts news in Indy, other than WR Josh Downs, it’s their defense with more injury notes with guys like DeForest Buckner, Zaire Franklin, Kwity Paye, and Nick Cross. Check on their status and more around the league with the Fantasy Alarm NFL injury report.
 

 

 

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