MIAMI GARDENS — The South Florida Sun Sentinel’s Miami Dolphins Writers select a pair of prop bets each week during the 2024 season.
Dolphins columnist Chris Perkins and Dolphins reporter David Furones, neither of whom condones the game, will make predictions about which player or team props they think will happen every time. Dolphins Match.
Each writer will propose their “Best Bet”, a proposition close to 50-50 that they think will happen, and a “Longshot”, which should be assigned betting odds of at least +300, or a probability of 3 against 1.
The chances are according to Hard Rock Bet app. Also be sure to check out the Sun Sentinel predictions for Sunday.
Best Perk Bet: Dolphins 26.5 points (-105)
I have to believe the Dolphins offense will come alive playing at home against one of the worst defenses in the NFL (the Raiders allowing 27.9 points per game). Yes, I expect the Raiders to play this two-tiered safety scheme more than any other opponent. employed, but at some point the Dolphins have to solve that conundrum against bad teams, right?
Furones Best Bet: Dolphins First Quarter -2.5 (-115)
Miami has won the first quarter by 7 or more in three of its last four games, and in the other the Dolphins were tied 3-3, trailing one at Buffalo. Returning home after two road games, against a lesser Raiders team and building on the momentum from Monday night’s win against the Rams, I see the Dolphins starting fast and taking an early lead.
Furones stabilizes at 5-4 in its best bets. Perk is as good as the Dolphins, which means he is 3-6. And like the Dolphins, Perk is riding the wave of victory.
Perk’s Longshot: Jalen Ramsey INT (+525)
The danger here is that the Raiders might not throw much at Ramsey, if at all, especially with starting cornerback Kendall Fuller (concussion) sidelined. The Raiders will use tight end Brock Bowers more than any wide receiver, which also reduces Ramsey’s interception chances. But I think he finds a way to make a difference, like he did in this game last year with two interceptions.
Furones’ Longshot: Brock Bowers 8+ receptions (+350)
The rookie tight end sees plenty of action for the Raiders. After collecting five receptions in each of his last two games, he had success in his previous three outings. I like the odds of 3 1/2 to 1 that he hits that number. Keep in mind: In the Dolphins’ last home game, talented Cardinals tight end Trey McBride had nine receptions. Miami can be sensitive to a good pass-catching tight end, and if Las Vegas plays from behind on Sunday, quarterback Gardner Minshew should look for Bowers often.
Perk has a humble 1-8 rating on his long shots. But that +2,500 Jonnu Smith TD at Indy still gives him bragging rights. Furones is also 1-8 on long shots, but those who follow his advice haven’t banked as much money as those who follow Perk’s advice.
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