The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (7-8) take a three-game losing streak into a matchup against the Miami Dolphins (6-9) on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Hard Rock Stadium. Tampa Bay is favored by 5.5 points.

Buccaneers vs. Dolphins game infoGame day: Sunday, December 28, 2025Game time: 1 p.m. ETTV channel: FOXLocation: Miami Gardens, FloridaStadium: Hard Rock StadiumLive stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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Buccaneers vs. Dolphins odds & betting linesSpread favorite: Tampa Bay (-5.5)Moneyline: Tampa Bay (-261), Miami (+213)Total: 45.5 points

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Buccaneers vs. Dolphins recent matchupsTampa Bay holds the edge versus Miami over the last two matchups between the two teams, recording a 2-0 record.Tampa Bay scored 75 points in those two matchups, with Miami putting up 37.Buccaneers vs. Dolphins betting insightsTampa Bay is 5-10-0 against the spread this season. The Buccaneers have won five of the nine games they have played as the moneyline favorite this season. Miami has seven wins against the spread this season (7-8-0). The Dolphins’ record is 2-7 when playing as the underdog this year.Buccaneers scoring insightsThe Buccaneers are averaging more points at home (25.0) than away (21.5).On defense, Tampa Bay allows fewer points at home (25.0 per game) than on the road (25.3), but not by much.The Buccaneers have put up 22.8 points per game in the division, not quite as good as their average against the rest of the league of 23.3.Tampa Bay is giving up 19.8 points per game in divisional matchups, which is better than its 27.8 average in non-division games.With an average of 22.7 points per game on offense and 25.3 points surrendered on defense over the last three games, the Buccaneers rank 23rd and 16th, respectively, during that period.Dolphins scoring insightsAt home, the Dolphins put up 21.9 points per game, better than their 20.3 average away from home.On defense, Miami is allowing 24.9 points per game at home, slightly more than its 24.3 average away from home.Offensively, the Dolphins have scored 27.8 points per game in the division, which is better than their mark in non-division games of 17.8.Miami is allowing 21.6 points per game in divisional contests, which is better than its 26.1 average in non-division games.The Dolphins are scoring 23.3 points per game in their past three games (20th in NFL), and allowing 27.7 (22nd).Buccaneers injury reportBuccaneers:
Tristan Wirfs: Did Not Participate In Practice (Toe),
Anthony Nelson: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee),
Calijah Kancey: Limited Participation in Practice (Pectoral),
Kameron Johnson: Full Participation in Practice (Knee),
Logan Hall: Full Participation in Practice (Knee),
Luke Goedeke: Limited Participation in Practice (Ankle),
Chris Godwin: Limited Participation in Practice (Fibula),
Lavonte David: Limited Participation in Practice (Rest),
Devin Culp: Limited Participation in Practice (Illness)Dolphins injury reportDolphins:
Jaylen Waddle: Full Participation in Practice (Wrist),
Andrew Meyer: Full Participation in Practice (Tricep),
Ifeatu Melifonwu: Full Participation in Practice (Thumb),
Jason Sanders: Limited Participation in Practice (Hip),
Benito Jones: Limited Participation in Practice (Back),
Isaiah Johnson: Limited Participation in Practice (Knee),
Darren Waller: Did Not Participate In Practice (Rest),
Minkah Fitzpatrick: Did Not Participate In Practice (Calf),
Dee Eskridge: Did Not Participate In Practice (Toe),
Tyrel Dodson: Did Not Participate In Practice (Chest),
Aaron Brewer: Did Not Participate In Practice (Neck)

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