Cardinals vs. Dolphins odds, line, start time: 2024 NFL picks, Week 8 predictions using a proven model

The Miami Dolphins (2-4) will look to turn their season around when they host the Arizona Cardinals (3-4) on Sunday afternoon. Miami has lost four of its last five games, including a 16-10 setback in Indianapolis last week. Arizona got back on track with two wins in its last three games and defeated the Chargers in Week 7. The Cardinals are tied for second place in the NFC West, while the Dolphins are tied for second place in the AFC East.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. ET on Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium. The Dolphins have a 4.5-point advantage in the latest Dolphins vs. Cardinals odds, according to the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under is at 46 points. Before entering any Cardinals vs. Dolphins picks, be sure to check out the model's NFL predictions at SportsLine.

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The model has Arizona vs. Miami in its sights. You can head over to SportsLine to check out the picks. Here are several NFL betting lines for the game:

• Dolphins vs. Cardinals distribution: Dolphins -4.5
• Dolphins vs. Cardinals over/under: 46 points
• Money line Dolphins vs. Cardinals: Dolphins -205, Cardinals +171
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Why the Dolphins can cover

Miami's offense has struggled since starting quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined (concussion), scoring just 10 points per game with Skylar Thompson, Tyler Huntley and Tim Boyle rotating at quarterback. Tagovailoa is expected to return Sunday after clearing concussion protocol, giving the Dolphins a much-needed offensive boost. He is still surrounded by talented players like wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle.

Since Tagovailoa's loss, Hill has averaged under 70 yards in every game, but he had 130 yards in the season opener against the Jaguars. The Dolphins kept their realistic playoff hopes alive with a 15-10 win at New England earlier this month, when rookie running back Jaylen Wright rushed for 86 yards on 13 carries. Miami has won 10 of the last 13 meetings between these teams, evening the margin in six of the last nine editions. See which team you should choose here.

Why the Cardinals can cover

Arizona got off to a slow start this season but has begun to turn its season around with wins over the 49ers and Chargers in the last three weeks. The Cardinals were 7.5-point home underdogs against the 49ers and 1-point home underdogs against the Chargers. Running back James Conner had 101 rushing yards last week against Los Angeles, averaging 5.3 yards per carry.

Quarterback Kyler Murray has completed 66.3% of his passes for 1,331 yards and nine touchdowns while passing for 325 yards and two scores. He has helped the Cardinals make up the difference in six of their last nine games, including five of their last six against AFC opponents. Miami has covered the spread just once in the last nine games, making the Dolphins a team that is fading. See which team you should choose here.

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