David's NFL Week 9 Thursday Night Football Betting Picks & Predictions (with Units)
The GridironAI Betting Model has locked in its top value plays for Week 9 of the NFL season. Using advanced analytics, player performance trends, and line-movement data, these are David's best bets for this week.
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Week 9 TNF Picks
| Pick | Opponent | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Dolphins +7.5 | vs Baltimore Ravens | 2U |
This is an interesting matchup. Both teams were looking pathetic before last week's game, both having 1-6 records, with significant issues on defense. But then each team went out and crushed their opponent, the Ravens beating the Bears by 14, and the Dolphins beating the Falcons by 24. The biggest shock was how Miami's run defense performed last week. Ranking 29th in rushing yards allowed per game and yards per carry, everyone expected Bijon Robinson to have a field day last game. They held the Falcons to 45 yards rushing on 17 carries. On the other side of the ball, have the Ravens fixed their defense? After giving up 41, 38, 37, and 44 points in 4 of their first 5 games, they held the Rams to 17 points and the Bears to 16 points. And now they get Lamar Jackson back. Was the Dolphins last game a fluke? Can they contain King Henry and Jackson, or will these guys run all over the Dolphins? Which Ravens defense will show up? Both teams have issues with turnovers. Tua is tied for the league lead with 10 interceptions, and the Ravens have had issues with fumbilitis. I see a lot of data points pulling in different directions. This should be a close game, but I wouldn't be shocked if the Ravens open a can on the Dolphins. I think this game ultimately comes down to which defense can stop the run, and which team avoids the turnovers. The GridironAI spread model has Miami with a 60% chance to cover, so I'm going to lean on that. Our team total model projects 52 points to be scored in this game, which syncs to the current line of 51.5.
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