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Dolphins vs Raiders Props

John Hyslop

by John Hyslop in NFL Football

Updated Dec 26, 2020 · 8:06 AM PST

Myles Gaskin running with the football
Miami Dolphins running back Myles Gaskin (37) runs with the ball past Los Angeles Rams linebacker Leonard Floyd (54) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
  • The Miami Dolphins travel to Allegiant Stadium to square off with the Las Vegas Raiders at 8:15pm ET on Boxing Day
  • TheDolphins can clinch an AFC wild-card berth by winning their final two games of the season
  • See the odds, spread, analysis, and best prop bets below

The NFL is back on Saturday Night, when the surging Miami Dolphins take on the down-and-out Las Vegas Raiders on NFL Network. The once promising Raiders’ season is now in shambles after losing four of their last five games.

Meanwhile, the Dolphins have won three of their last four games and could make an unlikely playoff appearance after starting the season 1-3.

Miami can make the playoffs for only the second time since 2008 by winning both of their last two games. The Dolphins are favored by 3 points in this matchup and there are plenty of player props to consider.

Dolphins vs Raiders Player Props

Passer Completions Passing Yards Passing TDs
Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins) 21.5 (Ov +100 / Un -120) 229.5 (Ov -120 / Un +100) 1.5 (Ov -105 / Un -115)
Derek Carr (Raiders) 22.5 (Ov -118 / Un -108) 234.5 (Ov -125 / Un +100) 1.5 (Ov -110 / Un -110)
Rusher Rushing Attempts Rushing Yards Total Yards
Josh Jacobs (Raiders) 17.5 (Ov +110 / Un -140) 71.5 (Ov +100 / Un -120) 89.5 (Ov -115 / Un -105)
Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins) NA 13.5 (Ov -115 / Un -105) NA
Myles Gaskin (Dolphins) 12.5 (Ov +100 / Un -125) 50.5 (Ov -110 / Un -110) 70.5 (Ov -115 / Un -105)
Receiver Receptions Receiving Yards Longest Reception
Josh Jacobs (Raiders) 2.5 (Ov +105 / Un -130) 15.5 (Ov -110 / Un -110) 9.5 (Ov -115 / Un -105)
Nelson Agholor (Raiders) 3.5 (Ov -115 / Un -105) 46.5 (Ov -110 / Un -110) 21.5 (Ov -105 / Un -115)
Darren Waller (Raiders) 5.5 (Ov +110 / Un -135) 55.5 (Ov -115 / Un -105) 20.5 (Ov -105 / Un -115)
DeVante Parker (Dolphins) 3.5 (Ov -130 / Un +105) 46.5 (Ov -105 / Un -115) 19.5 (Ov -115 / Un -105)
Myles Gaskin (Dolphins) 2.5 (Ov -105 / Un -115) 16.5 (Ov -115 / Un -105) 9.5 (Ov -130 / Un +105)

Odds taken Dec. 26 from DraftKings, FoxBet and BetMGM

Myles Gaskin is Back

This is a matchup made in heaven for the Dolphins. They need a win and they are short on pass catchers at the moment. Last week against the Patriots, they turned to the run game to combat the issue and it worked to perfection. They played defense and ran the ball 42 times for 250 yards en route to a 22-12 win over the New England Patriots.

There is not a worse run defense (DVOA) in the NFL than the Patriots this season according to Football Outsiders, so it’s no wonder why the Dolphins had success on the ground. This week, they get the second worst run unit in the league in the Raiders. Even better, they get Myles Gaskin back from the COVID-19 list.

Last week, the Dolphins turned to Salvon Ahmed who filled in admirably for Gaskin going for 122 yards on 23 carries. It is highly likely that Ahmed will be involved again tonight but there is room in this backfield for both backs. Last week, Matt Breida toted the rock 12 times and he only played 19 snaps.

It’s hard to imagine Gaskin not being the lead back tonight since he is coming off of the the COVID-19 list and not an “injury”. He practiced this week and should have success against a Raiders’ defense that has given up more rushing yards to running basks than all but seven teams in the NFL. In his last game against the Bengals, which was off of a four game layoff, he carried the ball 21 times on 50 snaps. Even if he doesn’t get that kind of a workload, he should still clear the 12.5 carries.

The Pick: Myles Gaskin Over 12.5 Rushing Attempts (+100)

Dolphins vs Raiders Scoring Props

Player First Touchdown Scorer Anytime Touchdown Scorer
Josh Jacobs (Raiders) +700 -106
Salvon Ahmed (Dolphins) +700 +105
Myles Gaskin (Dolphins) +850 +120
Darren Waller (Raiders) +950 +135
Mike Gesicki (Dolphins) +1050 +150
DeVante Parker (Dolphins) +1050 +150
Nelson Agholor (Raiders) +1300 +190
Lynn Bowden Jr. (Dolphins) +1300 +210
Jakeem Grant (Dolphins) +1400 +225
Marcus Mariota (Raiders) +1600 +260
Mack Hollins (Dolphins) +1600 +260
Adam Shaheen (Dolphins) +1600 +260
Durham Smythe (Dolphins) +1600 +260
Hunter Renfrow (Raiders) +1800 +285
Matt Breida (Dolphins) +1800 +300
Tua Tagovailoa (Dolphins) +1800 +285
Henry Ruggs III (Raiders) +2200 +350
Isaiah Ford (Dolphins) +2500 +450
Patrick Laird (Dolphins) +2800 +450
Zay Jones (Raiders) +3300 +550
Devontae Booker (Raiders) +3300 +550
Malcolm Perry (Dolphins) +3500 +700
Bryan Edwards (Raiders) +4000 +700
Jalen Richard (Raiders) +5000 +900
Derek Carr (Raiders) +5000 +850
Jason Witten (Raiders) +5500 +1000
Alec Ingold (Raiders) +8000 +1600

Who Scores?

So far this season, no team in the NFL has given up more rushing touchdowns to opposing running backs than the Raiders. They are in a three-way tie for the feat with the Texans and Lions, who have both also given up 17 rushing touchdowns to the running back position. It seems natural to think they will give up a rushing touchdown to the position tonight.

Technically, Salvon Ahmed is a play here too at +105 but Gaskin has the better odds so he should be considered first. He leads the current Dolphins’ running backs with seven carries inside the five yard line this season so he is likely to get the money carries tonight. It is important to note, Jordan Howard stole nine goal line carries early in the season while he was still with the team, so Gaskin’s seven totes could easily be sixteen. He is a good bet to get into the end zone at some point tonight.

Pick: Myles Gaskin – Anytime Touchdown Scorer (+120)

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