NFL Odds Week 17: Dolphins vs Ravens Lines, Spreads, Betting Trends

Patrick Everson Sports Betting Expert

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Week 17 of the NFL season continues with a heavyweight AFC showdown between the Miami Dolphins and Baltimore Ravens. The betting odds see Baltimore as a four-point favorite coming off an impressive win over the 49ers on Christmas Night. Coverage begins from M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, December 31 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS.

Here's everything you need to know about the NFL odds for Week 17: Dolphins vs. Ravens lines, spreads, betting trends and more.

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Miami Dolphins vs Baltimore Ravens Odds

• Opening point spread: Ravens -3
• Opening moneyline: Ravens TBA/Dolphins TBA
• Opening total: Over/Under 47 points scored
• Time: 1 p.m. ET Sunday (CBS)

UPDATE 10:30 A.M. ET SUNDAY: With 2.5 hours until kickoff, BetMGM has the Ravens -3 (-120) in its NFL odds Week 17 market. That's a drop down from Baltimore -3.5 (-105), which was available earlier this morning.

The Ravens opened -3 last Sunday and got to -4 for about 12 hours Tuesday before dipping to -3.5. Baltimore went to -3 (-115) Thursday, then got to -3.5 (-105) again this morning before falling back to -3 (-120).

Spread tickets and money are in the 2/1 range on the Ravens. Moneyline action leans toward underdog Miami, at 59% of tickets/57% of money.

The total moved from 46.5 to 47 Monday, then back to 46.5 Saturday. The Over is taking 64% of tickets/62% of money.

UPDATE 11:30 A.M. ET THURSDAY: Baltimore opened and remains -3.5 at TwinSpires. It's two-way spread play with a lean toward the Ravens, at 56% of tickets/58% of money.

"It's our game of the week," Lucas said, before noting perhaps some surprising prop-bet action. "The Ravens are taking some money so far, but the real liability is on the safety prop. Yes on a safety occurring, at +1150, has been bet on quite a bit. We'll need to avoid that."

The total is stable at 47, with 59% of tickets/63% of money on the Over.

UPDATE 11 P.M. ET SUNDAY: Miami (11-4 SU/10-5 ATS) is 4-1 SU and ATS in its last five games. The lone loss was that stunning Monday night upset against visiting Tennessee. In Week 16, the Dolphins edged Dallas 22-20 on a field goal as time expired, barely covering as 1.5-point home faves.

Baltimore (11-3 SU/9-5 ATS) still has Week 16 work to do. The Ravens visit San Francisco on Monday night, easily the Game of the Week.

The SuperBook opened Dolphins-Ravens at Baltimore -3 tonight and hasn't moved.

"We'll see how this line evolves, depending on how Baltimore looks Christmas night against San Fran. But at the moment, this is about as 3 as 3 gets," Michaelson said. "It's an important game, and it would have higher handle if it wasn't stuck in a mess of 1 p.m. ET games. Kind of a shame.

"Whichever way Baltimore plays Monday night, we will need the other side. If Baltimore gets blown out, the public will bet Miami. If Baltimore competes and maybe even wins in San Fran, the public will be all over the Ravens."

Click here for Vegas Insider senior reporter Patrick Everson's full NFL Odds Week 17 Report containing spreads, lines, and trends for every NFL matchup.

Dolphins vs Ravens Pick, Prediction

Action Network NFL betting expert Brandon Anderson offers this prediction:

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Pick: TBD

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The One Stat to Know About Dolphins vs Ravens

Action Network NFL researcher Evan Abrams offers his top betting stat:

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Patrick Everson

Patrick Everson is a senior reporter for VegasInsider. Based in Las Vegas since 1994, he's worked in the sports betting journalism/content space for more than a decade. He's most known for his deep roster of contacts behind sportsbook counters, providing readers and viewers with the ins-and-outs of how events are being bet. He's also a thought leader in the sports betting space, often appearing on or moderating panels at national conferences. More from Patrick Everson