Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds, Lines, and Picks for Week 14 Sunday Night Football
- The Los Angeles Chargers host the Miami Dolphins on Sunday Night in NFL Week 14
- The Dolphins have won five of six, while LA has lost for of its past six
- Read on for all the odds and trends ahead of Sunday night’s matchup at SoFi Stadium
The Dolphins are expected to have Tua Tagovailoa in the lineup when they visit the Chargers on Sunday Night Football in NFL week 14 action. Read on for an analysis of the Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers.
An injury forced Tagovailoa out of last weekend’s 33-17 loss in San Francisco last weekend that put the brakes on a five-game win streak. The Chargers are coming off a 27-20 loss in Las Vegas, and are also winless I n their past two home contests.
Miami Dolphins vs Los Angeles Chargers Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline Odds | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins | -3 (-120) | -170 | O 53.5 (-110) |
| Los Angeles Chargers | +3 (+100) | +143 | U 53.5 (-110) |
*Odds taken at Caesars Sportsbook on December 10, 2022.
The Dolphins have shortened to 3-point favorites since opening +2.5 in the NFL odds. The total has steadily climbed to 53.5 since opening at 51.5.
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Start time of Sunday night’s contest is set for 8:20pm ET at SoFi Stadium. The game-time weather forecast calls for clear skies, with temperatures hovering in the mid-50s Fahrenheit.
Dolphins vs Chargers Recent History
Sunday night’s matchup marks the first meeting between these teams since 2020 and the Chargers’ first home date with Miami since 2017. The Dolphins romped to a 29-21 win when they hosted LA two years ago, and have now claimed the win in five of seven clashes since 2011. Dates involving these squads have tended towards low scoring, with the total topping 50 just once in 17 meetings since 1993. Accordingly, the UNDER has gone 15-2 over that stretch.
This marks the fifth time the Chargers have appeared in primetime this season, going 1-3 over their first four outings and 0-3 over their past three SNF appearances. The Dolphins have split a pair of primetime appearances this season, and have averaged just 17 points per game over their past three under the lights.
Miami Dolphins Betting Outlook
Dolphins faithful breathed a sigh of relief after Tua Tagovailoa escaped major injury in last weekend’s loss to the Niners. The Miami pivot’s ankle injury adds to the growing list of health woes that have plagued him this season. Tua managed to connect on a pair of scoring passes before leaving the contest and has now racked up 12 touchdowns over the past five games. However, he also tossed his first two picks in seven games.
#Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa says he was in the wrong spot he told the offensive line he would be in vs. #49ers after going back & looking at the tape (3 sacks- Nick Bosa) . Says he feels good after leaving game w/ ankle injury. Also found out he’s leading the #nfl #ProBowlVote . pic.twitter.com/YQu7AADZ7K
— Josh Moser (@TheMozKnowz) December 7, 2022
Tagovailoa is looking likely to have top receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle available on Sunday night. Hill and Waddle missed time at practice this week due to illness and a leg injury, respectively. The duo has racked up a combined 2350 receiving yards and 11 scores to date, with five of Waddle’s six scoring catches to date coming on the road.
In addition, it is looking increasingly likely that Tagovailoa’s offensive line will be bolstered by the return of offensive tackle Terron Armstead. The three-time Pro Bowl lineman missed last weekend’s date with the 49ers due to a pectoral injury and is officially listed as questionable after being limited at practice this week. But with the team not calling up any offensive linemen from their practice squad, it is looking that Armstead will be ready to go.
Los Angeles Chargers Betting Outlook
The Chargers also look to be getting past the injuries that plagued them earlier this season, particularly among their receiving corps. Sidelined since the team’s 30-27 loss to Kansas City on Sunday Night Football, receiver Mike Williams looks poised to return, providing quarterback Justin Herbert with the rare benefit of a fully healthy downfield contingent.
Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and Josh Palmer have played 15 snaps together this season, per @TruMediaSports. The #Chargers offense has played 841 snaps through 13 weeks. https://t.co/uy3jCFMMPu
— Daniel Popper (@danielrpopper) December 10, 2022
Injuries to Williams, Keenan Allen, and DeAndre Carter have presented a challenge for Herbert, who has been limited to one or fewer scoring passes in six of 12 outings this season.
Herbert has also received diminished support from his offensive line, which allowed him to get sacked five times last weekend and 14 times over the past three weeks. Those concerns are not helped by the uncertain status of offensive tackle Trey Pipkins, who is doubtful with a knee injury.
Dolphins vs Chargers Prediction
The return of Mike Williams leaves Justin Herbert and the Chargers poised to rebound from some of the shaky offensive performances during their current 2-4 run. The question is just how healthy Tua is, and can the Chargers’ defense tighten things up after surrendering 27 points per game over their past three outings. The Chargers have yet to beat a team this season that currently sports a winning record, but have the weapons to engage in a shootout on Sunday.
The Picks: Chargers +3 (+100) – 1 unit; OVER 53.5 – 1 unit
2022 NFL Season Picks Record: 3-9; -4.3 units
Daniel has been writing about sports and sports betting for over 23 years. The seasoned pro has contributed to the likes of Sports Illustrated, Sportsnet, NESN, Bleacher Report, OddsShark, the Globe and Mail, and The Nation magazine.
