Miami Dolphins vs Las Vegas Raiders Predictions
Sunday, September 13, 2026 at 4:25pm EST at Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, NV
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Dolphins vs. Raiders: Bowers Out With Las Vegas Favored by 3.5
Analysis updated September 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM CDT
Bowers’ absence removes a receiving option for the favorite. It doesn't establish value on Miami.
Bowers misses the opener
Las Vegas must cover SPF’s 3.5-point spread without tight end Brock Bowers. The Las Vegas Raiders’ official injury report rules him out with a knee injury after he missed all three practices. His absence gives bettors a concrete concern about backing the favorite, but doesn't show how much to adjust the price.
The same report lists running back Ashton Jeanty as a full participant throughout the week, with no game-status designation. His ankle injury therefore doesn't carry the same availability concern as Bowers’ knee injury.
Betting decision: Pass
SPF lists Las Vegas at -218 and Miami at +180, making the Raiders the market’s likelier winner. Backing Las Vegas at that moneyline requires a win probability above roughly 68.6% to break even. The injury report alone doesn't justify that estimate or a Dolphins +3.5 wager.
The total is 40.5, with each side priced at -110. Bowers’ absence alone doesn't support a scoring projection, so the total is also a pass.