Expert Tua Tagovailoa, Derrick Henry, Amari Cooper prop bets: We love props +225

Former Alabama star Tua Tagovailoa will return to action for the Miami Dolphins in Week 8 of the NFL. He suffered another concussion in Week 2 and will finally take the field again on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.

Other Crimson Tide alumni in the AFC are aiming to reach the top of the conference and perhaps a possible postseason run.

Derrick Henry shows no signs of slackening on defense in his first season with the Ravens. Amari Cooper was traded to the Bills last week and caught a TD pass in his first game against Buffalo.

All three former Alabama stars are good offensive pairings, but the Dolphins pass rusher is the only player who could make bettors consider both over/unders.

Let’s get to my top picks for Tagovailoa, Henry and Cooper props this week.

Our experts place bets on Tua Tagovailoa, Derrick Henry and Amari Cooper

• Tua Tagovailoa 2+ TD Passes: +110 on DraftKings
• Derrick Henry 2+ tank destroyers: +225 at BetMGM
• Amari Cooper Over 75 receiving yards: +215 odds at bet365

Best bet on Tua Tagovailoa: 2+ TD passes

Chances: +110 on DraftKings

Miami desperately needs its starting QB back as the Dolphins have lost three of four games played without him. On September 12, in a game against Buffalo, he suffered his third concussion in two years.

Some bettors may be hesitant to place a bet on Tagovailoa, thinking he may not be able to finish in a given week. However, betting has obvious other risks, and any player in the NFL can go down at any time. You might consider Tagovailoa a fantasy football starter, but he’s a solid prop to play with.

The fifth-year male was cleared to take the exam on Friday, which strongly suggests he can act without restrictions. Arizona’s 26th-ranked pass defense will face a serious challenge from Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle because their starting QB is behind center. De’Von Achane also poses a serious threat at the back of the field.

Even if the Dolphins focus on the running game to ease the pressure on Tagovailoa, the offense should re-energize under his leadership. Arizona is allowing 25.4 points per game, which ranks 25th in the NFL.

Best bet for Derrick Henry: 2+ TDs

Chances: : +225 odds at BetMGM

Henry is -250 as a TD scorer at any given time, so adding a second TD to the bet is more fun and a chance for a better payout. Regardless of the game scenario, the former Titans star will have a good chance of finding the end zone more than once.

If the Ravens upset the Browns, Henry will likely be a major part of building a big lead. If Jameis Winston can elevate Cleveland’s offense and compete with Baltimore’s team in a high-scoring game, then the NFL’s running back will naturally see enough scoring opportunities to keep the Ravens ahead.

Henry is the only player in the league to record a TD in each of seven games played. He leads the NFL in rushing TDs (eight) and total field TDs (10). Cleveland’s defense did not perform as well as expected, ranking 18th in points per game (23.1). The Browns allowed eight rushing TDs, which is tied for 25th.

Those who follow the professional career of the 2015 Heisman Trophy winner are witnessing the exploits of one of the greatest RBs of our time. Henry’s unusual and unique combination of power and speed continues to punish defenders, and a weaker Browns team will be unable to stop him.

Best bet on Amari Cooper: Over 75 receiving yards

Chances: +215 odds at bet365

Cooper had 66 yards rushing in his Bills debut and should be able to top that number for a solid payday. Seattle’s defense was able to limit the Falcons’ passing offense last week, but it won’t be able to stop Josh Allen and his new top pass catcher.

The Seahawks are 24th in yards allowed to WRs over the past four weeks and are struggling with a number of injuries in the second division. Top corners Riq Woolen and Tre Brown are listed as questionable due to ankle injuries, and Seattle also faces a thinned safety group.

Allen and Cooper could make the Seahawks pay for their personnel problems better than Atlanta.

The Buffalo pass rusher is the first elite QB the Seahawks have faced this season, and Cooper should be in even better and more dangerous shape after a full week of practice with his new team behind him.