Miami Dolphins defeat New York Jets 28-25: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 · NFL · Miami Dolphins 28, New York Jets 25
The Miami Dolphins beat the New York Jets 28-25 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at MetLife Stadium. The Miami Dolphins covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 39.5, with 53 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets final score and game recap
The Miami Dolphins led 14-7 after the first quarter and 21-7 at halftime. The New York Jets outscored the Miami Dolphins 18-7 in the second half. The Miami Dolphins led at the end of every quarter.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Malik Willis (Miami Dolphins): 14/21 passing for 208 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions.
- Ollie Gordon II (Miami Dolphins): 25 carries for 103 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Geno Smith (New York Jets): 23/30 passing for 287 yards, 3 touchdowns, 1 interception.
- Omar Cooper Jr. (New York Jets): 5 catches for 115 yards, 1 receiving touchdown.
Who covered the spread in Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets?
The Miami Dolphins covered the spread as 3.5-point underdogs and won outright, by 3 points.
The spread opened at New York Jets -4.5 and closed at New York Jets -3.5.
Did Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets go over or under the total?
The game went over: 53 points combined against a closing total of 39.5, over by 13.5. 28 of the 53 points came in the first half.
The total opened and closed at 39.5.
How did AiQ's Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game lost.
- Moneyline: the New York Jets to win at -218, a loss (-$100 on a $100 bet).
Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets game prop results: first half, first quarter and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Miami Dolphins won the first half, paying +145.
- First-quarter moneyline: Miami Dolphins won the first quarter, paying +130.
- Miami Dolphins team total 17.5: the over, paying +105, with 28 scored.
- New York Jets team total 21.5: the over, paying -110, with 25 scored.
- First-quarter total 7.5: the over, paying +124, with 21 points scored.
- First-half spread: Miami Dolphins +2.5 covered, paying -102.
- First-half total 19.5: the over, paying -115, with 28 points scored.
Miami Dolphins vs. New York Jets odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Miami Dolphins at +166 and the New York Jets at -205. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the New York Jets a 64% favorite. The Miami Dolphins won as the underdog at +166: $166 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the New York Jets, the best price before the game was -200 at FanDuel: priced below fair (−1.3% value).
The spread moved toward the Miami Dolphins between the open and the close, and they covered.
Miami Dolphins and New York Jets betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Miami Dolphins 1-5 in the 2026 regular season (0-2 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 6 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 3 times.
This result left the New York Jets 2-5 in the 2026 regular season (1-2 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 4 of 7 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 3 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the New York Jets.
What's next for Miami Dolphins and New York Jets?
Next for the Miami Dolphins: the New England Patriots at home on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Next for the New York Jets: the Las Vegas Raiders at home on Sunday, November 1, 2026.