Dolphins vs Lions Prediction & NFL Odds for Week 8

Check out our free Dolphins vs Lions prediction for the NFL week 8 game in Detroit. See who USA Wager likes to win and cover the spread in this football game. And, get our insight into the best over-under point total bet.

Dolphins vs Lions Prediction & NFL Odds for Week 8

On Sunday, October 30th, the Miami Dolphins travel to take on the Detroit Lions at Ford Field. This Non-Conference matchup is set to kickoff at 1:00 PM ET, and will be televised on CBS.

Heading into Sunday’s game, Miami is a strong favorite to come away with the win. But, can Detroit take advantage of playing at home and pull off the upset? Keep reading to USA Wager’s Dolphins vs Lions prediction.

• Spread: MIA -3.5 | DET +3.5
• MoneyLine: MIA +-180 | DET 149
• Total: 51.5

Dolphins vs Lions Prediction: Spread

Heading into this week 8 contest against the Lions, the Dolphins have a 4-2 record in the AFC. Currently, their overall record sits at 4-3 With this record, the team is in the bottom half of the league in point differential. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of -2.57 points per game. So far, the Dolphins have been favored in 3 of their 7 games. The average point spread in these matchups is -4.

Through their last 5 road contests, the Dolphins offense has averaged 19.4 points per game while allowing an average of 28.4. Miami posted an overall record of 2-3-0 while going 2-3 ATS. The Dolphins have played well in their last 5 games as the betting favorite, going 4-1 straight up and 2-3 against the spread.

Heading into this week 8 contest against the Dolphins, the Lions have a 1-4 record in the NFC. Currently, their overall record sits a 1-5. With this record, the team is in the bottom half of the league in point differential. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of -8.0 points per game. So far, the Lions have been favored in 5 of their 6 games. The average point spread in these matchups is 4.

In their last 5 games at home, the Lions have a straight up record of 3-2 while going 4-1 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 36.6 points per game in these contests. The Lions have a straight up record of 1-4 in their previous 5 games as the underdog. Against the spread, they had a mark of 3-2.

In this matchup, we suggest grabbing the Lions on the spread as +3.5 point underdogs. On offense, look for the team’s 9th ranked passing attack to continue playing well on their way to covering the spread.

Free Spread Prediction: Detroit Lions 3.5

Dolphins vs Lions Prediction: Total

Heading into this week’s matchup, the Dolphins have an over-under record of 2-5. This season, the Dolphins are averaging 21.0 points per contest, placing them 19th in the league. Defensively, the team is ranked just 23rd in points allowed per game. On the other side, heading into this week’s matchup, the Lions have an over-under record of 4-2. So far, the Lions have put together the 9th ranked scoring offense at 24.33 points per game. However, the team has struggled on defense, giving up 32.33 points per contest.

In this week’s matchup, we see the Dolphins and Lions combining for 50 points, leading us to recommend taking the under.

Free Total Prediction: Under 51.5

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