In this article we will formulate a Dolphins vs Ravens prediction for this NFL game on Thursday, October 30th at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this week 9 matchup.
Miami Dolphins Betting Preview
The Miami Dolphins are 2-6 this year after they defeated Atlanta by a score of 34-10 last week. Miami led 17-3 at halftime and scored the first 17 points in the second half to pull away with the blowout victory. The Dolphins out gained Atlanta by a total of 338-213, went 6-13 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a total of 1-0 in the game. Tua Tagovailoa went 20-26 for 205 yards and four touchdowns, while De’Von Achane rushed 18 times for 67 yards. Jaylen Waddle led the receivers with five catches for 99 yards and one score in the game. The Miami defense recorded one sack and four tackles for loss in the win.
Prior to that game, Miami lost to the Browns by a score of 31-6 and the Chargers by a score of 29-27. The Dolphins have lost three of their last four games and they are currently third in the AFC East standings. Miami has scored 21.8 points per game with 187.9 passing yards and 98.5 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 26.9 points against per game this season. Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 1,518 yards, 15 touchdowns, and 10 interceptions, while De’Von Achane has rushed for 539 yards and three scores on 107 carries this year.
Baltimore Ravens Betting Preview
The Baltimore Ravens are 2-5 this season after they defeated Chicago by a score of 30-16 in their last game. Baltimore led 10-6 at halftime and they scored 20 points in the second half for the 14-point win. The Ravens were out gained by a total of 372-355, went 4-10 on third downs, and won the turnover battle by a margin of 1-0 in the game. Tyler Huntley went 17-22 for 186 yards and one touchdown, while Derrick Henry rushed 21 times for 71 yards and two scores. Zay Flowers led the receivers with seven receptions for 63 yards in the win. The Baltimore defense recorded one sack and six tackles for loss in the game.
Prior to that game, Baltimore lost to the Rams by a score of 17-3 and the Texans by a score of 44-10. The Ravens have lost four of their last five games and they are currently third in the AFC North standings. Baltimore has scored 24.9 points per game with 182.3 passing yards and 133.4 rushing yards per game, while they have allowed 30.0 points against per game this season. Lamar Jackson is expected to be back from his injury, but if he sits out again, we will see Tyler Huntley once again. Derrick Henry has led the rushing attack with 510 yards and six scores, while Zay Flowers has 41 catches for 486 yards and one touchdown this season.
Why the Miami Dolphins will win
- The Dolphins have won four of their last five games as home underdogs against AFC North opponents.
- The Ravens have lost each of their last three games as road favorites.
- The underdogs have covered the spread in five of the Dolphins’ last six Week 9 games.
- The Ravens have failed to cover the spread in four of their last five games.
- The Dolphins have won the first half in each of their last six home games in October.
- The Dolphins have scored the first touchdown in each of their last five games played on the East Coast.
- The Dolphins have won the first quarter in each of their last seven games following a road win.
Why the Baltimore Ravens will win
- The Dolphins have lost each of their last 12 games as underdogs against AFC opponents.
- The Ravens have won each of their last six Week 9 games.
- The Dolphins have failed to cover the spread in each of their last seven games as underdogs following a win.
- The Ravens have covered the spread in five of their last six Week 9 games.
- The Ravens have scored the first touchdown in seven of their last eight games as favorites against AFC opponents.
- The Dolphins have lost the first quarter in each of their last six Thursday games against teams that held a losing record.
- The Ravens have won the first half in 11 of their last 12 October games as favorites.
Total Points Facts
- Each of the Dolphins’ last nine home games have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the Ravens’ last seven October games as favorites have gone OVER the total points line.
- Each of the last three Thursday games at Hard Rock Stadium have gone UNDER the total points line.
Miami Dolphins Player Prop Facts
- De’Von Achane has scored the first touchdown in each of the Dolphins’ last three games played on the East Coast.
- De’Von Achane has recorded 62+ rushing yards in each of the Dolphins’ last six games played as underdogs on the East Coast.
- De’Von Achane has recorded 101+ rushing and receiving yards in each of the Dolphins’ last four home games.
- De’Von Achane has scored at least one touchdown in each of the Dolphins’ last eight home games.
- Cedrick Wilson has recorded 16+ receiving yards in each of his last four appearances with a total points line of at least 50.0.
- Heading into Week 9, Jaelan Phillips ranks T1st in the NFL in quarterback hurries (9) this season.
Baltimore Ravens Player Prop Facts
- Derrick Henry has scored two or more touchdowns in four of his last five regular season appearances against AFC East opponents.
- Derrick Henry has recorded 140+ rushing yards in five of his six appearances with his team as a road favorite with a total points line of at least 50.0.
- DeAndre Hopkins has recorded 21+ receiving yards in each of his 14 previous road appearances with a total points line of at least 50.0.
- Derrick Henry has scored at least one touchdown in each of his last 12 appearances against AFC East opponents.
- Derrick Henry has recorded 140+ rushing and receiving yards in five of his six appearances with his team as a road favorite with a total points line of at least 50.0.
- Heading into Week 9, Cooper Rush has thrown the equal-most interceptions in a single game this season (3 vs Texans, Week 5).
Matchup/League Facts
- Heading into Week 9, the Dolphins rank T1st in the NFL in fumbles recovered (6) this season.
- Heading into Week 9, the Dolphins have suffered the equal-most road losses by a margin of 20+ points this season (2).
- Ravens – four different players have recorded multi-touchdown games this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 9.
- Ravens – four different players have recorded 50+ rushing yards in a game this season – equal-most in the NFL, heading into Week 9.
Dolphins vs Ravens Prediction
Both of these teams picked up much needed wins last week and they both really need another win here, so this should be a great game. Miami played their best game of the season last week and Tua really looked like a starting quarterback, which has been rare for him. Baltimore was sparked by Huntley at the quarterback spot, but they should have Lamar back here, which will be huge for them. I do think this Miami offense will find success against an average Baltimore defense, while we know the Miami defense has been brutal. Take the over here.
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