Miami Dolphins vs Pittsburgh Steelers (5:15pm)

With kickoff temperatures hovering around 20°F and a biting wind chill, this Week 15 matchup screams defensive struggle over offensive fireworks. The over/under is set at 42.5 points, but don't be fooled by Miami's recent hot streak. The elements, injuries, and schematic mismatches point towards a gritty, low-scoring affair.

Despite the hype surrounding Tua Tagovailoa’s resurgence and the Dolphins’ four consecutive wins, including a dominant 34-10 victory over the Jets last week, Tagovailoa’s performance in cold weather remains a concern. In his career starts with kickoff temperatures at 46°F or lower, he has a dismal record of 1-8. This has resulted in Miami’s offense struggling to average just 16.4 points per game. In games played below 40°F, Tagovailoa has thrown only one touchdown while being intercepted nine times. His completion rates have dropped below 60%, and his efficiency metrics have significantly declined. Miami's passing game, already ranked 28th in yards per game (178.2), relies on precision and rhythm, luxuries that evaporate in the frost. Without star wideout Tyreek Hill, sidelined for the season with a knee injury and mulling retirement, the burden falls on Jaylen Waddle (57 catches, 812 yards, 6 TDs). But Waddle thrives in dome warmth, not Steel City sleet.

The Dolphins' 25th-ranked pass-block win rate exacerbates the issue, leaving Tua vulnerable to Pittsburgh's defense. Pittsburgh ranks top-10 in sacks per game and has held opponents to 22.1 points per contest at home this season. Aaron Rodgers, fresh off a 27-22 rock-win over Baltimore, will face a Dolphins defense that's surrendered just 13.3 points per game during their winning streak, bolstered by a secondary that's intercepted 12 passes since Week 10.

Monday Night Football has been a graveyard for overs this season, with six of the last eight primetime games finishing under their totals amid travel fatigue and conservative play-calling. Miami is 7-5-1 to the over this year but just 2-3 in road night games, while Pittsburgh's home unders hit at a 60% clip (6-4). I have this game handicapped between 37-40 points giving us a slight edge on the Under.

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Pick: Under 43 (-120)

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