NFL Picks: Ravens vs. Dolphins Best Bets for Thursday Night Football

Lamar Jackson and Marquise Brown could have big games on Thursday.
Lamar Jackson and Marquise Brown could have big games on Thursday. / Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
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The Baltimore Ravens will travel to Miami to face the Dolphins on Thursday Night Football. 

WynnBET Sportsbook has the Ravens as a 7.5-point favorite in this matchup, and the BetSided team is feeling confident with their best bets for this matchup. 

Best Bets for Ravens vs. Dolphins on Thursday Night Football

  • Lamar Jackson OVER 236.5 Passing Yards (-115)
  • Marquise Brown OVER 59.5 Receiving Yards (-115) 
  • Baltimore Ravens -7.5 vs. Miami Dolphins (-110)
  • Baltimore Ravens Team Total OVER 27.5 Points (-120)

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Lamar Jackson OVER 236.5 Passing Yards (-115)

Lamar has slayed bum teams throughout his career, and while we could just go to Ravens -7.5 on the road as a play, I don’t particularly like the hook, especially on a short turnaround where Baltimore had to make a late comeback vs. Minnesota.

Instead, I’ll back his passing yardage against a Miami defense that’s been an unmitigated disaster this year. They rank 27th in points allowed, 30th in passing yards, and 29th in pass attempts given up. Teams have thrown on them at will with no pass rush to threaten the quarterback.

Lamar can make plays with his feet whenever he wants, but if he has time to throw, nobody in the NFL has been better this year; as evidenced by PFF. Look for a nice 250+ yard game out of Lamar as he remains in the MVP race. -- Ben Heisler

Marquise Brown OVER 59.5 Receiving Yards (-115) 

I think this number is a steal for Hollywood. He’s cleared this mark easily in six of his eight games this season. As the No. 1 receiver in Baltimore, he’s going to get all the targets while also being the big-play threat through the air. Miami allows the third-most passing yards per game in the league. Brown and the Ravens should be able to take advantage of the Dolphins’ weak pass coverage and have themselves a day. -- Donnavan Smoot

Baltimore Ravens -7.5 vs. Miami Dolphins (-110)

I've been saying for the past handful of weeks that the Dolphins are the worst team in the NFL, but people have yet to catch on to that fact. Miami's offense ranks dead last in the NFL in yards per play (4.7), 23rd in opponent yards per play (5.8), and 29th in average scoring margin (-9.7).

The Ravens' defense has disappointed so far this season, and they rank near the bottom in most major defensive stats. In defense of Baltimore, they've had a tough start to their schedule with games against the Raiders, Chiefs, Colts, Chargers, Bengals and Vikings. Outside of the Lions, this is just the second "bad" team that they've faced this season, and I expect them to run away with the game on Thursday night. -- Iain MacMillan

Baltimore Ravens Team Total OVER 27.5 Points (-120)

As my colleagues mentioned so eloquently above, the Miami Dolphins stink. 

Miami has allowed the fourth-most points per game this season and it is facing a Ravens team that is fourth in the NFL in yards per play and 12th in scoring. Baltimore has already had its bye week, which makes the scoring stat even more impressive, and I think the Ravens blowout the Dolphins in this one. 

Baltimore is averaging 27.6 points per game this season and has gone over this number in its last three wins. I expect fireworks from Lamar Jackson and company on Thursday. -- Peter Dewey