The Miami Dolphins ended last season on a high note but haven’t been able to repeat their performance this year. Miami enters their Thursday night game against the Baltimore Ravens with a 2-7 record. The chances of making the playoffs are slowly slipping away from the Dolphins.
Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are sitting at 6-2, and after losing their running backs to injury, Baltimore still looks dangerous. The AFC is unpredictable this season, and it almost looks like a wide-open race. With the Chiefs struggling, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have a shot at winning the AFC this season.
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The Baltimore Ravens are currently sitting at the top of the AFC North and second in the AFC behind the Tennessee Titans. Baltimore owns a massive victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. As of right now, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens look like they’re the best team in the AFC.
Baltimore has a rough schedule ahead of them. The Ravens will meet the Browns, Steelers, Packers, Bengals, and Rams. If Baltimore wants to claim the number one seed and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs, Baltimore must win the AFC North and every key game.
Why are the Miami Dolphins struggling this season?
The Miami Dolphins started the 2021-2022 season with a big win against their rival, the New England Patriots. After defeating the Patriots, the Miami Dolphins lost seven straight games. Miami ended their seven-game losing streak with a win against the struggling Houston Texans.
Brian Flores’ team has dealt with several different injuries this season. Former Houston Texans wideout Will Fuller has been placed on the injured reserve. He joins the following players: DeVante Parker, Michael Deiter, Jason McCourty, Malcolm Brown, Larnel Coleman, Lynn Bowden Jr., and Allen Hurns.
Miami’s young quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is also dealing with an injury that could keep him out against Baltimore. The Dolphins’ injury struggles are one of the main reasons why they’re struggling this season.
Expert Betting Tips
The Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins are both struggling to cover the spread this season. Baltimore enters Thursday’s matchup with a 3-5-0 record against the spread, and Miami enters the matchup with a 3-5-1 record. With all the Dolphins’ injuries, the Baltimore Ravens will likely cover the spread on Thursday night.