Who is playing
Miami @ Las Vegas
Current records: Miami 9-5; Las Vegas 7-7
What to know
This Saturday, the Las Vegas Raiders hope to fix the holes in a defense that has allowed an average of 30.07 points per match. They will stay home for another week and receive the Miami Dolphins at 8:15 pm ET December 26 at Allegiant Stadium. Miami must still be feeling good after the victory, as the Raiders try to regain their balance.
Las Vegas fought for the good fight in its overtime fight against the Los Angeles Chargers last week, but ended up with a less than desirable result, dropping 30-27. The Las Vegas defeat came despite a quality game from QB Marcus Mariota, who moved to a TD and 226 yards in 28 attempts, in addition to running for a TD and 88 yards. Mariota ended up with a passer rating of 133.20.
Meanwhile, Miami beat the New England Patriots 22 to 12 last Sunday. Miami’s RB Salvon Ahmed was one of the most active players on the team, running for a TD and 122 yards in 23 races. This was the first time that Ahmed has accumulated more than 100 running yards throughout the year.
Las Vegas is now at 7-7, while Miami sits at 9-5. Both teams are on the hunt for the playoff, so this is a critical dispute.
The Raiders are expected to lose this next one by 3. They missed the bettors who played the spread in the last four games, so buyers be careful.
Las Vegas failed to beat the Dolphins when the teams met two seasons ago, falling 28-20. Maybe Las Vegas is luckier at home than on the road? Watch the match and come back to CBS Sports for all the details.
How to watch
- When: Saturday at 8:15 pm (Eastern Time)
- Where: Allegiant Stadium – Paradise, Nevada
- TV: NFL Network
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Dolphins are the 3-point favorites against the Raiders, according to the latest NFL odds.
Up / Down: -113
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Series History
Las Vegas and Miami have a win in their last two games.
- September 23, 2018 – Miami 28 x Las Vegas 20
- November 5, 2017 – Las Vegas 27 x Miami 24