The Los Angeles Rams (5-2) are headed back to the East Coast where they’ll take on the Miami Dolphins (3-3) in Week 8 on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium. Below, we analyze the Rams-Dolphins matchup, including the betting odds, spread and lines, and our NFL picks and predictions.
Rams at Dolphins betting odds and lines
Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7:33 p.m. ET.
- Money line: Rams -176 (bet $176, win $100) | Dolphins +150 (Bet $100, win $150)
- Against the spread/ATS: Rams -3.5 (-106) | Dolphins +3.5 (-115)
- Over/Under: 45.5 (O: -115, U: -106)
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Rams at Dolphins game notes
- The Dolphins are 11-2 all time against the Rams and have won the last four meetings.
- The Rams are 6-1 since 2017 in 1 p.m. games in the Eastern Time Zone.
- The Dolphins are 4-2 ATS this season and have covered in four of their last five games.
- The total has gone Under in four of the Rams’ last five games and in four of the Dolphins’ six games this year.
- The Rams and Dolphins both rank in the top 5 five points allowed, with Los Angeles (17.7 PPG) second and Miami (18.8 PPG) third.
Rams at Dolphins key injuries
Rams
- TE Tyler Higbee (hand) questionable
- S Terrell Burgess (ankle) out for season
Dolphins
- DE Raekwon Davis (shoulder) probable
- S Bobby McCain (ankle) questionable
- WR DeVante Parker (groin) questionable
- LB Kyle Van Noy (foot) questionable
Rams at Dolphins: Odds, prediction, betting lines and picks
Prediction
Rams 24, Dolphins 17
Money line (?)
This has the makings of a trap game for the Rams:
- A rookie QB making his first start with an extra week of prep with Rams coming off a bye.
- L.A. having to travel across the country for an early 1 p.m. ET kickoff.
- Weather forecast of rain and wind.
However, the defense is playing so well right now that I fully expect them to keep Miami QB Tua Tagovailoa in check. Take the RAMS (-176) to win straight-up.
Against the spread (?)
Surprisingly, the Rams are only 3.5-point favorites. That’s much lower than expected, especially after they just crushed the 5-1 Chicago Bears at home in Week 7. Tagovailoa is a talented quarterback and the unknown that comes with him starting under center has the spread lower, but the Rams clearly look like a better team. Take the RAMS -3.5 (-106) to cover the spread.
Over/Under (?)
With inclement weather possible and both defenses playing better than the offenses, all signs point toward the Under being the pick here. Both teams will try to run the ball, especially if the wind picks up and impacts the aerial attacks. The total isn’t very high, but it’ll still come in UNDER 45.5 (-106).
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Also see:
- Miami QB Tagovailoa presents unique new challenges for L.A. defense (Rams Wire)
- Did CB Howard get snubbed for monthly honor? (Browns Wire)
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