The Dolphins (2-6) journey throughout the nation to play the Rams on “Monday Night Football.”
Right here’s how I might wager on the competition.
Dolphins vs. Rams odds
| Workforce | Unfold | Moneyline | Complete |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dolphins | +2.5 (-106) | +120 | o48.5 (-115) |
| Rams | -2.5 (-114) | -142 | u48.5 (-105) |
Dolphins vs. Rams unfold
Miami’s offense is kicking once more. With Tua Tagovailoa again beneath heart, the Dolphins have scored 27 factors in back-to-back video games towards the Cardinals and Payments.
Sadly, the Fins misplaced each video games. They’ve misplaced three consecutive one-score video games by 10 complete factors.
I anticipate that luck in shut video games to flip, however I don’t anticipate it to occur on Monday evening at SoFi Stadium.
The Dolphins rank twenty eighth amongst NFL cease items in Defensive DVOA, together with twenty seventh towards the move. Jalen Ramsey is enjoying nice as the highest cornerback, however all the secondary ranks twenty eighth in Professional Soccer Focus’ protection grades, and that’s an issue now that Matthew Stafford’s receivers are all wholesome — slot nook Kader Kohou might get repeatedly burned by Cooper Kupp if that’s how the matchups shake out.
Stafford’s had an up-and-down season, however he was spectacular towards the Vikings two weeks in the past and nearly cracked the 300-yard mark in a win towards the Seahawks final week. Over the 2 weeks, he accomplished 50-of-77 passes (64 %) for 580 yards and 6 scores.
When push involves shove, I don’t belief Tagovailoa as a lot as I belief Stafford, particularly in big-time video games.
For instance, the Dolphins have misplaced 5 consecutive prime-time video games with Tagovailoa beginning.
One other instance: The Dolphins have misplaced eight consecutive street video games towards successful groups with Tagovailoa beneath heart.
It’ll be tougher for Tagovailoa to out-duel Stafford if Tyreek Hill isn’t one hundred pc — Miami’s prime wideout is presently listed as questionable for Monday evening’s matchup.
Suggestion: Rams -2.5 (-114, FanDuel)
Dolphins vs. Rams complete
Nonetheless, the Dolphins ought to transfer the ball on the Rams protection — with or with out Hill.
The Rams’ entrance seven are exceedingly younger, because the entrance workplace drafted a number of linemen in an try to switch Aaron Donald. Whereas Jared Verse is enjoying lights-out soccer, the entire cease unit ranks twentieth amongst NFL defenses in pass-rush win charge.
That’s an issue towards Tagovailoa, who struggles beneath strain (45.3 PFF Passing grade) however is near-perfect from a clear one (80.3 PFF Passing grade).
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With left sort out Terron Armstead enjoying the very best soccer of his profession, Tagovailoa ought to have loads of time to dissect a Rams secondary that ranks thirtieth in PFF’s Protection grades.
One man to look at is Miami operating again De’Von Achane. He’s scored not less than 23 fantasy factors in all 4 video games with Tagovailoa this season whereas averaging seven in each different sport. He’s turn out to be a scary pass-catching possibility out of the backfield, which is sort of helpful in Mike McDaniel’s offense.
I’m backing the Rams to come back out on prime finally, however I totally anticipate a high-scoring, back-and-forth, pass-happy “Monday Night Football” barn burner.
Suggestion: Over 48.5 (-115, FanDuel)
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Tanner McGrath has been knowledgeable sports activities handicapper since 2018. Specializing in school sports activities and baseball, he’s a diehard fan of the Vermont Catamounts, the Miami Marlins and any dwelling underdog. He discovered himself on the improper facet of the Miami Miracle in 2018, however made up for it 4 years later by hitting a 40/1 lengthy shot on Sandy Alcantara to win the NL Cy Younger.
