Head coach Brian Flores has done a wonderful job of turning around the Miami Dolphins franchise. The Dolphins are 9-5 and currently own the No. 7 seed in the AFC playoffs and are ripe for bettors looking to profit on sports. 

Even more impressive is the work the Dolphins have done for bettors. Miami leads the NFL with an 11-3 ATS mark. The Dolphins don’t mind the trip west either. They’ve covered in their last five trips to the West Coast.

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Game: Miami Dolphins (9-5, 11-3 ATS) at Las Vegas Raiders (7-7, 7-7 ATS)

When: 8:15 PM ET, Saturday, December 26th, 2020

Where: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada 

Current Line: MIA -2.5          Total: 47.5

TV Coverage: NFL Network

Defense > Tua

Former Alabama QB and No. 5 overall draft pick Tua Tagovailoa took over the Dolphins offense after their bye week earlier this season. Tagovailoa hasn’t been the story though for Miami. It’s been the Dolphins defense.

Miami has given up the second-fewest points in the league and leads the NFL in forced turnovers with 26. In their last three victories, the Dolphins have allowed a combined total of just 22 points.

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It’s a good thing the Dolphins defense has been outstanding in 2020. The Miami offense, especially that with Tagovailoa at quarterback, has been less than stellar.

To Tagovailoa’s credit, he has been missing some of his top targets and may be without them again this weekend. Wide receivers Davante Parker and Jakeem Grant as well as TE Mike Gesicki are all listed as questionable for Saturday’s game with the Raiders.

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Carr Accident & Elimination

The Raiders might be in trouble as well as starting QB Derek Carr might be inactive due to a groin injury. With Las Vegas officially eliminated from postseason contention, it might be wise to start backup Marcus Mariota. Either way, the Raiders will have a tough time against a very good Miami defense.

Head coach Jon Gruden and the Raiders were right in the thick of the playoff race until they lost four of their last five games. Las Vegas has been absolutely horrendous on defense. In those last five games, the Raiders have allowed an average of 36 points per game. That will not put many wins on the board.

What the Raiders do have is some talent on offense that can score some points. Running back Josh Jacobs (907 rushing yards) is closing in on the 1,000-yard mark. Tight end Darren Waller (967 receiving yards) is nearing the 1,000-yard receiving mark.

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Dolphins @ Raiders Free Pick

The bottom line on Saturday is that this is a Flores-coached Dolphins team and that means something. Almost from the start, Flores made Miami more competitive. Overall, in his almost two full seasons, Flores is 20-10 ATS. 

If you take out the first month of his tenure, that record against the spread becomes 20-4. The Dolphins are 9-1 ATS in their last ten games and 4-1 ATS in their last five road games. 

The Under has cashed in four of Miami’s last five games, so expect a low-scoring affair especially if the Raiders are without Carr.

Dolphins @ Raiders Free Pick: MIAMI -2.5