Raiders vs Dolphins Picks and Prediction – 11/17/2024

On Sunday, the Las Vegas Raiders visit Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens to play the Miami Dolphins. Las Vegas dropped to 2-7 and last in the AFC West following a 41-24 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals on November 3. Las Vegas had a bye in Week 10. The Raiders gained only 217 yards versus Cincinnati and gave up 373 yards to the Bengals. Keep up to date with all the NFL action, with our NFL picks.

Las Vegas quarterback Gardner Minshew has thrown for 1,501 yards with six touchdowns and eight interceptions but was replaced against Cincinnati during the game by Desmond Ridder, who has 455 yards and one touchdown. Alexander Mattison is leading Las Vegas in rushing with 301 yards and three touchdowns. Mattison is averaging just 3.3 yards per carry. Brock Bowers is the leading receiver with 580 yards and two touchdown receptions. Bowers averages 10.2 yards per reception. The Las Vegas defense has made 17 quarterback sacks and intercepted five passes.

The Miami Dolphins are 3-6 and second in the AFC East but trail first-place Buffalo by 4 ½ games. Miami defeated the Los Angeles Rams 23-15 on Monday Night Football, snapping a three-game losing streak. Miami gained only 238 yards of total offense and held Los Angeles to 327 yards of total offense. Eight field goals were made in the game between the two teams. 

Miami quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has thrown for 1,155 yards with six touchdowns and four interceptions. The leading rusher is De’Von Achane with 457 yards, two touchdowns, and an average of 4.4 yards per carry. Tyreek Hill is the leading receiver with 462 yards and two touchdown receptions. Hill is averaging 12.5 yards per reception. Miami's defense has made 14 quarterback sacks and intercepted five passes.

The Miami Dolphins will have a short week after playing on Monday Night Football and return from the West Coast after playing in Los Angeles. Miami will pick up a victory at home on Sunday but will fall short covering the number as the Raiders will play well enough on the road to cover. Miami has failed to cover the number in nine of its last 12. Final Score Prediction Miami Dolphins win but fall short ATS 24-20.