Rookie QB Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins (3-3) host the Los Angeles Rams (5-2) Sunday afternoon of Week 8 at Hard Rock Stadium. The game kicks off in the early window at 1 p.m. ET. Below, we take a look at the early Week 8 betting odds and lines at BetMGM Sportsbook.
The Rams are coming off a dominant 24-10 win over the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, to keep pace in the NFC West. The defense has been outstanding this season, and allowed zero touchdowns to the Bears offense in Week 7. QB Jared Goff and the offense have held up their end, too, ranking 10th in total yards per game (385.7).
The Dolphins are transitioning to a new starting quarterback, with Tagovailoa taking over for QB Ryan Fitzpatrick. They had a bye in Week 7, so they’ve had some extra time to prepare for the Rams, but it’s hard to get a rookie ready for the presence of DT Aaron Donald. Miami has looked better than expected, though, jumping out to a 3-3 start.
Rams at Dolphins betting odds, spread and line
Odds via BetMGM; last updated Wednesday at 9:20 a.m. ET.
- Money line: Rams -200 (bet $200 to win $100) / Dolphins +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Bet now
- Against the spread: Rams -4.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) / Dolphins +4.5, -110 (bet $110 to win $100) | Bet now
- Total: 45.5, Over -115 (bet $115 to win $100) / Under -106 (bet $106 to win $100) | Bet now
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The Rams are favored by 4.5 points over the Dolphins. In order for them to cover the spread, they have to beat Miami by at least five points. The Rams money line of -200 has an implied win probability of 66.67%.
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The Dolphins are getting 4.5 points from the Rams in this matchup. For them to cover the spread, they have to either win outright or lose by no more than four points. Their implied win probability is 37.74%, based on the money line of +165.
Also see:
- Rams plan to activate A’Shawn Robinson this week for Dolphins game (Rams Wire)
- Dolphins quickly nix rumor they’re fielding offers for Xavien Howard (Dolphins Wire)
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