NFL · Week 1 · September 13, 2026

Miami Dolphins vs. Las Vegas Raiders prediction, odds and preview

Current market, injury report, venue, weather and decision context for 3:25 PM CT. Data updates as providers post changes.

AwayMiami Dolphins0-0 · +3.5 (-110)+164DraftKings
3:25 PMATFOX
HomeLas Vegas Raiders0-0 · -3.5 (+101)-172FanDuel

Current market snapshot

Las Vegas Raiders are favored by 3.5

The best displayed moneylines are Miami Dolphins +164 and Las Vegas Raiders -172. After removing the paired-market hold, that implies roughly 37.5% versus 62.5%. This is not an independent model probability.

Consensus spread
Las Vegas Raiders -3.5
Consensus total
40.5
Model status
Coverage only

Game environment

Venue, surface and weather

Venue
Allegiant Stadium
Location
Las Vegas, NV
Surface / roof
Grass · Indoor
Forecast
Indoor game

Price context

Two-sided markets

Moneyline
Dolphins +164 · Raiders -172
Spread prices
+3.5 (-110) · -3.5 (+101)
No-vig market
Dolphins 37.5% · Raiders 62.5%
Last page update
4:46 PM CT

Availability report

Injuries and player status

Statuses can change quickly. Recheck inactive lists and credible team reporting before kickoff.

Las Vegas Raiders

  • Ashton Jeanty RBquestionable · Ankle
  • Chase Roberts WRInjured Reserve · Undisclosed
  • Dont'e Thornton Jr. WRInjured Reserve · Undisclosed
  • Carter Runyon TEInjured Reserve · Undisclosed
  • Keyron Crawford DEInjured Reserve · Ankle

Miami Dolphins

  • Storm Duck CBout · Knee
  • Trey Moore LBInjured Reserve · Ankle
  • Darrell Baker Jr. CBout · Undisclosed
  • Kenneth Grant DTInjured Reserve · Leg
  • Will Kacmarek TEquestionable · Undisclosed

Deep-dive checklist

What still decides whether the number is playable

01

Quarterback and skill availability

Confirm the starting quarterback, mobility and throwing health, protection changes, receiver roles and expected snap limits.

02

Trenches in both directions

Measure pass protection versus pressure, run blocking versus front strength, injuries, continuity and likely game-script leverage.

03

Efficiency and explosiveness

Separate sustainable early-down success and EPA from turnovers, short fields, broken plays and red-zone variance.

04

Coverage and matchup usage

Evaluate outside, slot, tight-end and running-back receiving roles against the opponent’s coverage structure and personnel.

05

Coaching, pace and special teams

Account for fourth-down decisions, neutral pace, pass rate, kicking, punting, returns and field-position effects.

06

Travel, rest and weather

Verify body-clock travel, short weeks, altitude, surface, roof, wind and precipitation at the actual kickoff window.

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Research page, not an Official Play.

The market favorite, public narrative or injury list cannot manufacture an edge. NFL recommendations remain unavailable until a distinct NFL model and prospective validation gate exist.

Spread

Las Vegas Raiders -3.5

Key-number movement through 3, 6, 7, 10 and 14 can materially change value.

Total

40.5 points

Pace, neutral pass rate, explosive plays, red-zone efficiency, weather and injuries require a separate scoring forecast.

Release status

No customer pick

This page will never silently turn market consensus into a proprietary recommendation.

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