Lions vs. Dolphins Week 9 Dunkel NFL Picks, Predictions and Odds

The Detroit Lions (5-2) will be attempting to continue a three-game winning streak against the Miami Dolphins (1-6). The Lions are solid favorites, expected to win by at least a touchdown (currently -7). The predicted point total for the matchup is 50.5.

On the offensive side of the ball, the Lions have been a top-five unit, ranking third-best in the NFL by compiling 29.0 points per game. They rank 23rd on defense (25.7 points allowed per game). The Dolphins are generating 290.0 total yards per game on offense this season (27th-ranked). Meanwhile, they are giving up 334.1 total yards per contest (17th-ranked).

Lions vs. Dolphins Odds and Game Time

• Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
• Time: 1 p.m. ET
• City: Miami Gardens, Florida
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
• Total: 50.5 points
• Spread: Lions -7
• Moneyline: Lions (-375), Dolphins (+295)

How to watch Lions vs. Dolphins

• TV Channel: CBS

Betting the Over/Under: Lions vs. Dolphins

• The Lions and their opponents have gone over 50.5 combined points in five of seven games this season.
• Detroit games have hit the over five out of seven times this season.
• The Dolphins have combined with their opponent to score more than 50.5 points only twice this season.
• Miami games have hit the over four out of seven times this year.
• These teams score a combined 45.7 points per game, 4.8 fewer points than this matchup's point total.
• These teams allow a combined 51.6 points per game, 1.1 more points than this contest's total.

Betting the Spread: Lions vs. Dolphins

• Detroit has won two games against the spread this season.
• Detroit has been favored by 7 points or more this season twice, and failed to cover both times.
• The Dolphins have won three games against the spread this season, failing to cover or pushing four times.
• Miami has covered the spread twice this year (2-2-1 ATS) when playing as at least 7-point underdogs.
• The Dolphins have covered the spread once at home, and are 0-3 overall there this year.
• At home, as 7-point underdogs or more, Miami has one win ATS (1-1-1).
• The Lions are 1-2 overall, with only one win against the spread, away from home.

Betting the Moneyline: Lions vs. Dolphins

• Detroit has gone 5-1 in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 83.3% of those games).
• This season, the Dolphins have won one out of the seven games in which they've been the underdog.
• Detroit has never played a game this season with moneyline odds of -375 or shorter.
• This season, Miami has been at least a +295 underdog on the moneyline three times, losing each of those contests.
• The Lions have a 78.9% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.

Dunkel Prediction for Lions vs. Dolphins

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