The Miami Dolphins and Las Vegas Raiders play on Sunday, Sept. 13, at the Raiders' Allegiant Stadium in a game on the NFL Week 1 schedule.
Which team will win the NFL Week 1 game?
Check out these NFL Week 1 picks and NFL Week 1 predictions for the game, which can be seem at 1:25 p.m. MST on FOX (stream with FUBO).
The Raiders are a 3.5-point favorite over the Dolphins in NFL Week 1 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.
Las Vegas is -190 on the moneyline, while Miami is +155. The over/under (point total) is set at 40.5 points.
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The Arizona Republic: Raiders 23, Dolphins 17
Jeremy Cluff writes: "Both teams have new quarterbacks and a lot of the same old questions surrounding them. Kirk Cousins gets to throw to Brock Bowers, and that could
be the difference for the Raiders."
Bookies.com: Bet the Raiders to cover vs Dolphins
Bill Speros writes: "Another Week 1 game with both new head coaches making their debuts. Heisman Trophy winner and No. 1 overall draft pick Fernando Mendoza begins his NFL career — likely watching Kirk Cousins start at QB for the Raiders. Both performed well during training camp. Raiders head coach Klink Kubiak doesn't seem like the type to rush Mendoza. And neither does part-time owner Tom Brady. Until the Raiders' offensive line and running game can prevent Mendoza from getting mauled each week, he'll sit. The Dolphins ditched head coach Mike McDaniel and QB Tua Tagovailoa while entering complete-gut-job mode this offseason. Let us pray for Miami head coach Jeff Hafley, OC Bobby Slowik, and QB Malik Willis."
Sports Betting Dime: Dolphins 19.1, Raiders 13.9
The site's formula predicts that the Dolphins will win the NFL Week 1 game against the Raiders.
ESPN: Raiders have a 59.8% chance to beat Dolphins
The site gives the Dolphins a 39.8% shot at winning the NFL Week 1 game, with the remaining percentage accounting for a tie.
Dimers: Raiders 22, Dolphins 19
It writes: "After extensive simulations, our model gives the Dolphins a win probability of 40%, while the Raiders have a win probability of 60%."
BetMGM: Bet the Raiders to score under 21.5 points vs Dolphins
Nick Hennion writes: "Based on Miami’s success stopping the run and the Raiders’ lack of threat at outside receiver, my Raiders vs Dolphins prediction is the Raiders Under 21.5 Points. This game offers what may be the only opportunity all year to express optimism about the Miami defense. Last year, the Raiders finished amongst the league’s worst offenses. Admittedly, Klint Kubiak offers an upgrade to the offense that played a difficult schedule. Last year, the Raiders faced the 12th-hardest schedule of opposing defenses. But when you only have last year’s prior metrics to consider, it’s potentially a tricky matchup for Las Vegas."
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