Los Angeles Rams v Miami Dolphins: Prediction, tips and odds

The Miami Dolphins have had a nightmare start to the season, going 2-6, and with the return of quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, they need to win this clash against the Los Angeles Rams if they are to keep their chances of a postseason spot alive.

The Los Angeles Rams began the season 1-4, but three wins on the spin have turned around their fortunes and they are currently in with a chance in a competitive NFC West.

Los Angeles Rams v Miami Dolphins prop bets - tips and predictions

Jonnu Smith anytime touchdown scorer - 13/5

The Miami Dolphins' season was derailed when quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was sidelined with another concussion in their Week Two game against the Buffalo Bills.

Since then, the Dolphins have gone 1-5 and they realistically need a victory in this Monday Night Football game if they are to keep their slim hopes of a postseason berth alive.

One player who has relished the return of Tagavailoa over the last two weeks has been Miami tight end Jonnu Smith. He is one of just six tight ends to have caught at least four passes in the past four games and could get more targets in this match.

The Rams defence ranks in the bottom five for yards allowed per pass and yards after catch this season, so expect the Dolphins to look to exploit that.

Star receiver Tyreek Hill has not practiced this week and remains questionable for the road team, so there could be more opportunities on offer for those typically further down the depth chart such as Smith.

Take the tight end to record his second touchdown of the season here.

Kyren Williams over 85.5 rushing yards - 10/11

Kyren Williams has been a workhorse for this Los Angeles Rams team, rushing for 602 yards and eight touchdowns.

Only Jalen Hurts and Derrick Henry have had more than that in the NFL this year and it is not hard to see why he is such a short price in the anytime touchdown scorer market, particularly as he has had two receiving touchdowns.

The only game that he has failed to score in was last time out against the Seattle Seahawks and he is in great form.

It may pay to get Williams on side in another way, however, by taking the over for his rushing yards against a Miami team who have struggled to stop the rush.

The Dolphins came into Week 10 having allowed the second-highest rate of rushes for over 10 yards and the most yards after contact per carry, with 4.1.

Expect the Rams to exploit this and run the ball as much as possible, making a pick of Williams to go over his 85.5 rushing yards line an appealing bet as a result.

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Rams v Dolphins Money line, spread, over/under

	Money Line	Spread	Over/Under
Rams	4/6	-2.5 - 5/6	Under 49 – 10/11
Dolphins	5/4	+2.5 - Evs	Over 49 - 10/11

Over 49 points - 10/11

The Miami Dolphins have been one of the big disappointments in the AFC this season but the return of Tagovailoa has seen them put up 27 points in back-to-back weeks.

Nevertheless they have endeavoured to lose both of those games, to the Buffalo Bills and Arizona Cardinals respectively.

They allowed 357 yards per game in those two defeats, so it is not hard to see where their issues have been.

But, against a Los Angeles Rams side coming into this one on the back of three wins in a row, both teams should be able to put on an offensive show.

When at his best, Tagovailoa is one of the most dynamic quarterbacks in the league and he is fancied to help this game go over the total.

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