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Patriots Host Dolphins in Week 18 With Path to AFC’s No. 1 Seed

Betting markets heavily favor New England, with BetMGM listing the Patriots -10.5.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Sunday, Jan. 4 at 4:25 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, airing on FOX and streaming on Fubo.
  • New England can clinch the AFC’s top seed with a win combined with a Broncos loss to the Chargers, with both games scheduled in the same window.
  • BetMGM lists the Patriots at -10.5 with a -625 moneyline and the Dolphins at +450, and the total set at 45.5 points.
  • ESPN’s model gives New England roughly a 79.9% chance to win, reflecting the Patriots’ position after clinching the AFC East.
  • Tickets start at about $126, with lower-level seats from around $202, as Miami enters having won five of its last seven and with coaching uncertainty surrounding Mike McDaniel.