The Week 9 slate begins with Thursday Night Football featuring the Baltimore Ravens and Miami Dolphins on October 30. Kickoff from Hard Rock Stadium is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on Prime Video.
Our player props for the Thursday Night Football game target Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Derrick Henry, and Keaton Mitchell.
Let's dive into my Ravens vs Dolphins player props for Thursday Night Football.
Ravens vs Dolphins Player Props
- Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Over 17.5 Receiving Yards (-110; bet365)
- Derrick Henry Over 89.5 Rushing Yards (-110; bet365)
- Keaton Mitchell Over 13.5 Rushing Yards (-110; bet365)
- Keaton Mitchell Anytime Touchdown (+800; bet365)
Ravens vs Dolphins Prop Picks, Preview
Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Over 17.5 Receiving Yards (-110)
There have been numerous problems with the Ravens this season, but one of their biggest issues has been their ineffectiveness against the pass.
On paper, the Ravens shouldn’t be too scared of the Dolphins given Tua Tagovailoa’s struggles this season — the quarterback has surpassed 260 yards just once all year.
But given that pass defense is a weakness for the Ravens, we’re going to back Nick Westbrooke-Ikhine to hit the Over on his receiving yards line. He’s fresh off the back of just a single catch in a win over the Falcons, which saw him record 18 yards.
What’s key here is that he was targeted three times; he's been targeted seven times over the last two games and his role in the offense is increasing.
Pick: Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Over 17.5 Receiving Yards (-110; bet365)
Derrick Henry Over 89.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
Only four teams are giving up more rushing yards per game than the Dolphins, who allow an average of 145 yards.
Quinshon Judkins, Kimani Vidal and Rico Dowdle have all had monster days against the Dolphins over the past month — Derrick Henry is poised to have a similar game.
It hasn't been a vintage season for Henry, but there are a couple of things working in his favor here.
Firstly, Lamar Jackson’s health. Given that he is set to return from injury, we are unlikely to see him risk rushing often.
We’ve also seen Henry’s role increase over the past two games, with the running back getting 21 and 24 carries in those games, his most of the season so far.
Combine this increased usage with a poor Dolphins run defense and Henry coming in hot from a two-touchdown performance against the Bears, and we’re set to see King Henry explode on primetime.
Pick: Derrick Henry Over 89.5 Rushing Yards (-110; bet365)
Keaton Mitchell Over 13.5 Rushing Yards (-110)
Watching the Ravens' win over the Bears on Sunday, there were a few thoughts that came to mind, but one of the biggest was wondering why Baltimore had left Keaton Mitchell on the sidelines until Week 5.
On Sunday, Mitchell had a season high in carries. It was only four, but he really showed his explosiveness in that short time on the field.
He ripped off 43 yards on his four carries, finishing with an impressive 10.8 yards per carry.
It’s clear that he won’t replace Henry as the team’s primary running back any time soon, but it’s also clear that the offense needs to find ways to get him the football. He has a skillset that nobody else has and we’re likely to see Todd Monken expand his role.
Pick: Keaton Mitchell Over 13.5 Rushing Yards (-110; bet365)
Keaton Mitchell Anytime Touchdown (+800)
John Harbaugh spoke to the press after the win over the Bears and said that "We have to tag plays for Keaton [Mitchell]."
The coaching staff has identified that Mitchell offers the team something unique, so we’re likely to see him involved in the plan once again.
The Dolphins have been poor against the run, as detailed above, and while Derrick Henry is the running back most likely to find the end zone, Mitchell simply cannot be ignored at big odds.
Mitchell's not a big running back, but if he can get into the open field, then his acceleration could cause problems for the Dolphins. He’s a long shot to score, but these odds are far too long.
Pick: Keaton Mitchell Anytime Touchdown (+800; bet365)
Ravens vs Dolphins Prop Bets
- Nick Westbrook-Ikhine Over 17.5 Receiving Yards (-110; bet365)
- Derrick Henry Over 89.5 Rushing Yards (-110; bet365)
- Keaton Mitchell Over 13.5 Rushing Yards (-110; bet365)
- Keaton Mitchell Anytime Touchdown (+800; bet365)
