The Las Vegas Raiders secured their first victory under new head coach Klint Kubiak by defeating the Miami Dolphins 27-13 at Allegiant Stadium. Running back Ashton Jeanty played a crucial role in the win by scoring two touchdowns.
Despite Jeanty’s impressive performance, bettors were cautious due to concerns about his ankle injury, according to BetMGM’s senior trading manager Christian Cipollini.
Jeanty had been sidelined for over two weeks with an ankle injury, raising doubts about his availability for the game.
However, Jeanty exceeded expectations by rushing for 102 yards. As a rookie, Jeanty amassed 975 rushing yards and 346 receiving yards in 2025.
Head coach Klint Kubiak commended Jeanty’s resilience, stating, “What he did tonight is what we expected from him. But doing it on a bad ankle, with a little less practice than he’s used to, I think just tells you the kind of guy you’re dealing with.”
Favorite Picks Shape Bettor Outcomes
The Raiders will face the Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Sunday, with BetMGM giving the Raiders a moneyline of +260 and the Chargers favored at -323. Additionally, the Chargers are favored by seven points (-105).
At BetMGM in Las Vegas, Cipollini highlighted favorable outcomes for the sportsbook with the Washington Commanders losing to the Philadelphia Eagles, and the Arizona Cardinals securing a 26-14 upset victory over the Chargers. However, wins by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens, and Chicago Bears resulted in losses for the sportsbook.
Cipollini noted, “There were a lot of high-scoring games too, which usually means more same-game parlays hitting.”
Bettors Celebrate NFL Sunday Success
Joey Feazel, head of football at Caesars Sportsbook in Las Vegas, described the first NFL Sunday of the season as a profitable day for bettors, with favorites winning outright, games going over the total, and top touchdown scorers finding success.
Feazel stated, “Favorites, overs, and touchdown scorers combined to create a bettor-friendly trifecta.”
Sportsbook’s Nervous Moments
Feazel acknowledged that the Chargers’ upset loss posed a challenge for bettors, but the book consistently saw heavy betting on the Raiders. Despite some favorable outcomes, a strong day for Las Vegas bookmakers also benefited bettors.
One of the most significant moments of the day was the Detroit Lions’ 31-30 victory over the New Orleans Saints, with the Saints’ unsuccessful two-point conversion in overtime favoring the bettors.
Massive Payouts from Parlays
Feazel emphasized the popularity of anytime touchdown scorers among bettors, with liabilities accumulating quickly. Notably, an impressive 12-leg super parlay earned a bettor $10,000, combining touchdown scorers with early moneyline favorites.