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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins updated prediction featuring Mike Evans, De'Von Achane [Week 17, 2025]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get new expert Buccaneers vs Dolphins predictions for Sunday's game.
Dimers' latest NFL predictions are live for Miami Dolphins vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 17, with our model giving the Buccaneers a 69% of winning.
As Sunday approaches, both teams have updated their injury reports. A few lineup decisions are still up in the air, and those could shape how each side approaches this cross-conference meeting.
Since our early Dolphins-Buccaneers predictions, we’ve updated the win probabilities, score projections, and TD odds for Mike Evans, De'Von Achane, and others.
For the full simulation breakdown—including spreads, totals, touchdown probabilities, and the full list of player props—check out our Buccaneers vs. Dolphins page.
What's changed? Tampa Bay vs. Miami updated predictions
Our NFL predictions model has been re-run with the newest available data, creating a clearer picture of how this Bucs vs. Dolphins matchup stacks up. Here are the updated forecasts:
- Straight Up Win Probabilities: Buccaneers 69%, Dolphins 31%
- Predicted Final Score: Buccaneers 25-20 Dolphins
- Spread: Buccaneers (-5.5) 50%, Dolphins (+5.5) 50%
- Total Points (45.5): Over 50%, Under 50%
As of December 25, 2025, these Buccaneers-Dolphins numbers reflect changes since our early-week simulation.
Anytime touchdown scorer predictions
New NFL player projections for Week 17 highlight the top candidates to find the end zone in Bucs-Dolphins on Sunday:
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- Mike Evans: 40.2% probability
- Bucky Irving: 36.7% probability
- Chris Godwin: 28.1% probability
Miami Dolphins
- De'Von Achane: 53.5% probability
- Jaylen Waddle: 29.2% probability
- Darren Waller: 27.5% probability
Bucs vs. Dolphins latest odds
The best current odds from the top sportsbooks in the US:
- Spread: Buccaneers -5.5 (-110), Dolphins +5.5 (-102)
- Moneyline: Buccaneers -250, Dolphins +235
- Total: Over/Under 45.5 (-110/-110)
Odds are correct at time of publication and are subject to change—track live updates via our NFL odds page.
Bucs vs. Dolphins Week 17 details
The NFL Week 17 game between the Dolphins and Buccaneers at Hard Rock Stadium is scheduled for December 28, 2025.
- Who: Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Miami Dolphins
- Date: Sunday, December 28, 2025
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
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Conclusion
We predict the Buccaneers, with a 69% win probability, will likely beat the Dolphins in Week 17 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.
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