Will the Ravens finally turn things around?

Win or go home – that’s often the motto in sports, and it certainly applies to our Dolphins vs. Ravens tip for Thursday night. Both teams have only won two games this season and are in danger of completely missing out on the playoff race. The big difference: Star quarterback Lamar Jackson is likely to return for the Ravens.

The Dolphins, on the other hand, have to make do with the personnel they’ve had to make do with since Tyreek Hill’s serious injury. Against the Falcons, at least, that worked very well in their surprising 34-10 away win.

Does that make them the favorites at home against Baltimore? No, not at all. Jackson’s expected return has sent the Ravens’ favorite status skyrocketing – perhaps a little too high, which gives us a few betting options.

For Dolphins vs. Ravens, our prediction is a Ravens win, but it shouldn’t be as high as the one against the Bears. That’s because Miami has suddenly rediscovered its offense and run defense, which could make it more difficult for the Ravens than expected in the end.

Kick-off for the Thursday Night matchup is at 1:15 a.m. on Friday in Miami – please note that the time change in the US has not yet taken place. As usual, this game will be broadcast live by the streaming service DAZN.

Miami Dolphins – Baltimore Ravens Head-to-head comparison / H2H record

This matchup has produced some curious results in recent years and has rarely been predictable. Two years ago, the Ravens completely destroyed Miami 56-19. However, Miami won the two games before that.

So on Thursday, anything is possible, from a clear Ravens victory to a Dolphins surprise. However, given the struggling offenses, we don’t believe the total score will exceed 60 points. With 21.8 and 24.9, both offenses are currently only in the middle of the NFL pack.

What has been noticeable in recent weeks, however, is that both teams often need some time to get into the game. That won’t be much different on Thursday after Jackson’s long break. This means that the total number of points in the first quarter should not skyrocket.

Therefore, for Dolphins vs. Ravens, the odds on under 9.5 points in the first quarter are the bet we can most recommend. Alternatively, bets on Baltimore + over points are also viable, as we expect significantly more points to be scored, especially in the second half. With the Betano bonus in October 2025, there is a €20 free bet as well as a 100% deposit bonus, which can of course also be applied to the NFL.

Miami Dolphins – Baltimore Ravens Tip

There are certainly a few points that speak in favor of a somewhat clearer Ravens victory (including the last matchup), but we shouldn’t be fooled by them. The defense from back then is in no way comparable to the current one. In addition, the Ravens are still missing 2-3 key defensive players, including Robinson, Washington, and Madubuike.

So for Dolphins vs. Ravens, a tip on under 9.5 points in the first quarter is an unusual but promising tip. We would tend to avoid handicap tips due to the surprise potential in this matchup.

However, we do of course have another player bet recommendation. A touchdown bet on Mark Andrews not only gives us high betting odds, but is also very realistic, as he is one of the favorite targets of the returning Jackson. Speaking of Baltimore: Due to their false start, they have completely dropped out of the list of Super Bowl favorites.