Ravens at Dolphins Betting Tips & Odds | NFL Preview

What happened to the Baltimore Ravens' defense? That is the question that continues to plague gamblers in the 2025 season.

Once upon a time, the Ravens were synonymous with a punishing defense that bruised and broke opponents. However, Baltimore now suffers from a defenseless defense.

As a result of that lack of reliable defense, the Ravens are facing a lost season in which they can’t afford any more losses.

The lack of a reliable defense has put more pressure on quarterback Lamar Jackson, who has been battling injuries as he shoulders the strain and burden of carrying the Ravens.

Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is well aware of the challenges that come with injuries and the limitations of a weak supporting cast and defense.

Miami and Baltimore will open the NFL Week on Thursday Night on Prime Video with the Ravens listed as the favorite in Week 9 NFL betting odds.

Ravens at Dolphins Preview

On Thursday, October 30, 2025, the Miami Dolphins will host the Baltimore Ravens at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, FL. Kickoff is at 8:15 p.m. ET, with television coverage on Prime Video.

Public Betting Odds Factors

• Baltimore has burned gamblers badly this year.
• The Ravens no longer hold the trust of gamblers.

• Miami sometimes shows better value than expected.

• Squares abandoned the Dolphins long ago, enhancing its value with more enticing prices from oddsmakers.

Ravens at Dolphins Predictions

Handicapping Factors to Consider 

• A lot of gamblers were sold on the Ravens as the team to unseat the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC dynasty.

• Instead, the Ravens have been rendered helpless. Baltimore has long been known for its tough defenses, but that is no longer the case.

• The Dolphins are the softest team in the NFL. And that is reflected in head coach Mike McDaniel's attire, which includes capri pants and no socks.

• Undisciplined Miami players do not fear McDaniel, and it shows.

• Miami has shown surprisingly good betting value at Hard Rock Stadium.

• The Dolphins should put up points against the Ravens' weak defense.

Ravens at Dolphins Prime Best Bet: Miami Dolphins 

Ravens at Dolphins Betting Tips

Baltimore opened as a 7.5-point favorite and a -430 moneyline chalk.

Miami opened as a 7.5-point dog and a +340 moneyline dog.

The Ravens and Dolphins opened with a total of 49.5.

Baltimore Ravens 

• Baltimore ranks 22^nd for total offense, 29^th for passing, 10^th for rushing, 13^th for scoring, and 21^st for fewest turnovers committed.

• Baltimore ranks 27^th for total defense, 28th vs. the pass, 22^nd vs rush, 31^st for fewest points allowed, and 28^th for takeaways.

• Last game, the Baltimore Ravens won 30-16 against the Chicago Bears as 2.5-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 45.

• Baltimore is 2-5 straight up, 2-5 against the spread, and 6-1 over/under the total.

Miami Dolphins 

• Miami ranks 19th for total offense, 18^th for passing, 19^th for rushing, 27^th for scoring, and 30^th for fewest turnovers committed.

• Miami ranks 30^th for total defense, 20^th vs. the pass, 31^st vs rush, 29^th for fewest points allowed, and 31^st for takeaways.

• Last game, the Miami Dolphins won 34-10 against the Atlanta Falcons as 7-point road dogs. The game was a push on the total of 44.

• Miami is 2-6 straight up, 4-4 against the spread, and 6-1-1 over/under the total.

Ravens at Dolphins Head-to-Head and Key Stats

• The Ravens have struggled to deliver on the road.

• Baltimore covered the spread in only three of their most recent five road games.

• The Ravens went over the total in 12 of their last 16 away games.

• Miami has shown surprisingly good value at home.

• The Dolphins covered the spread in five of their last seven home games.

• The Dolphins went over the total in 13 of their most recent 20 home games.

• In the series between Miami and Baltimore, the Ravens have dominated the cashier’s cage.

• Baltimore has gotten the cash in 10 of their last 12 meetings with the Dolphins.

• Five of the most recent six games between the Ravens and Dolphins went over the total.

• Specifically, at Miami, the Ravens covered the spread in six of their last seven visits to Miami.

• The Dolphins and Ravens went under the total in three of their most recent four meetings at Miami.