On November 11, 2024, the Los Angeles Rams (4-4) will take on the Miami Dolphins (2-6) at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. This game is part of Week 10 in the NFL and is scheduled to start at 5:15 p.m. PT. The Rams are coming in as narrow favorites, with a spread of -1.5 and an over/under of 49 points.
Los Angeles Rams
The Rams have really flipped the script on their season after a shaky beginning. They’re currently on a three-game winning streak, taking down the Raiders (20-15), Vikings (30-20), and Seahawks (26-20). Quarterback Matthew Stafford has been a key player in this turnaround, racking up 1,969 passing yards with a 65.9% completion rate, along with nine touchdowns and six picks. Tutu Atwell has stepped up as a solid target, catching 25 passes for 366 yards, while Kyren Williams is leading the ground game with 602 rushing yards and eight touchdowns.
The Rams’ defense has had its ups and downs, giving up about 24.3 points each game. Still, they’ve been stepping up lately, especially when the pressure’s on. With some important players like Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua coming back from injuries, the offense is looking for a lot livelier than it did at the start of the season.
Miami Dolphins
On the flip side, the Dolphins are looking to snap a three-game losing streak following a close loss to the Buffalo Bills (30-27). Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been solid this season, hitting 72.7% of his throws for 948 yards and five touchdowns, with three picks. The Dolphins’ offense features stars like Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle, who together have racked up more than 750 receiving yards this season.
Miami’s defense has really been having a tough time, sitting close to the bottom in various stats, especially in pass defense where they rank 30th overall. One of their major issues is not being able to put pressure on opposing quarterbacks, which has let other teams take advantage of their secondary.
Key Matchups
Quarterbacks: The matchup between Stafford and Tagovailoa is going to be key. Stafford’s got the experience and skills to read defenses, which might take advantage of Miami’s struggling secondary.
Wide Receivers vs. Secondary: Kupp and Nacua’s health will be crucial as they go up against a Dolphins defense that’s been giving up big plays regularly.
Run Defense: The Rams need to keep Miami’s run game, driven by Devon Achane and Raheem Mostert, in check to reduce their offensive impact.
Betting Insights
The betting crowd is really backing the Rams, thanks to their strong recent performance and the fact that they’re playing at home. If you look at the stats, Los Angeles has been pretty solid at SoFi Stadium, winning seven out of their last eight games there. On the flip side, Miami hasn’t had much luck on the road this season, with just one win and three losses.
Sports Betting Ace’s Final Score Prediction: Los Angeles Rams: 29 Miami Dolphins 13
Based on how both teams are playing right now and their strengths and weaknesses, I think the Los Angeles Rams are going to take the win against Miami. With Stafford leading the charge, a defense that’s getting better, and the boost of playing at home, the Rams should be able to exploit Miami’s defensive gaps while keeping their offense in check.
Get ready for an exciting game packed with thrilling moments as both teams look to gain some important momentum as the season progresses.