Detroit Lions vs Miami Dolphins Prediction, Preview and Odds - 11/08/2026

Game Time: 1:00 pm ET, Sunday, November 8, 2026

Venue:  Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL

Where to Watch:  FOX

DraftKings:  Point Spread:  Lions -7, Dolphins +7; Over/Under:  50.5 points

Bet365:  Point Spread:  Lions -7, Dolphins +7; Over/Under:  50.5 points

BetMGM:  Point Spread:  Lions -7, Dolphins +7; Over/Under:  50.5 points

Detroit Lions:  5-2 (3rd place, NFC North)

Miami Dolphins:  1-6 (4th place, AFC East)

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Detroit Lions:  won their last game at home against the Minnesota Vikings 19-15.

Miami Dolphins:  lost their last game at home against the New England Patriots 24-19.

The Lions are entering this game with a 5-2 record overall and they have a 2-0 record in their divisional games too. They are 4-0 in their home games, 1-2 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be on the road for this game. They won their last game against the Minnesota Vikings 19-15. Jared Goff was the starting QB and he completed 18/25 passes for 176 passing yards, 1 touchdown, and 1 interception. Jahmyr Gibbs led the team in rushing yards with 153 and 1 TD. Jameson Williams led the receivers with 70 receiving yards on 4 receptions and 1 TD. Jimmy Rolder led the defense in that game with 5 solo tackles while Jimmy Rolder, Skyler Gill-Howard, and Alim McNeill each led the defense in sacks with 1. D.J. Reed came away with the only interception for them in that one.

 

 

 

The Dolphins are entering this game with a 1-6 record overall and they have a 1-1 record in their divisional games too. They are 0-3 in their home games, 1-3 in their road games, and they are also 0-0 in their neutral site games this season, but they will be at home for this game. They lost their last game against the New England Patriots 24-19. Malik Willis was the starting QB and he completed 21/32 passes for 211 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Ollie Gordon II led the team in rushing yards with 69. Kevin Coleman Jr. led the receivers with 46 receiving yards on 3 receptions and 1 TD. Jordyn Brooks led the defense in that game with 11 solo tackles while Chop Robinson led the defense in sacks with 2. No one on the defense came away with an interception for them in that one.

The current betting odds have the Lions listed as a 7 point favorite in this game according to Draftkings Sportsbook. The Lions have looked good in their games this season with their 5-2 record overall which has them right in the middle of the NFC North. They haven't been a great road team though with their 1-2 road record this year. Meanwhile, the Dolphins have looked terrible in their games this season with their 1-6 record overall which has them right at the bottom of the AFC East. They have looked terrible on their home field too with their 0-3 home record this season. The Dolphins picked up their 1st win of the year against the Jets the other week, but they are coming off a 24-19 loss to the Patriots in their last one and they have looked like one of the worst teams in the NFL all season. They have one of the worst rosters in the NFL with the talent that they have and their offense has had trouble putting up points all year. Lately they have looked better as they are making their games closer, but this is a team that they are going to have a lot of trouble trying to keep up with. The Lions are coming off a 19-15 win over the Vikings in their last one and they are starting to gain some momentum now. They have one of the best offenses in the NFL with the talent that they have and lately their defense has looked a lot better too. They haven't given up 20 points in 2 straight games and they will be able to make this a really long day for the Dolphins offense. The Lions are going to be able to pull away throughout this game and the Dolphins don't have the offensive talent to keep up. The best way to place a bet here is on the Lions to cover the spread in this game. 

Lions Dolphins Prediction:  Our NFL Pick for Sunday, November 8, 2026 (1:00 pm ET start time) is Lions 38 Dolphins 17.

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Detroit Lions: 9-3 ATS as a road favorite. 9-2 ATS vs. bad defensive teams who give up 24 or more points/game. 5-0 ATS vs. poor teams - outscored by 6+ points per game on the season. 16-9 OVER in all games where the total is greater than or equal to 49.5. 9-2 OVER vs. bad defensive teams who give up 24 or more points/game.

Miami Dolphins: 2-5 ATS in a home game where the total is greater than or equal to 45.5. 25-31 ATS after 3 or more consecutive wins against the spread. 15-28 ATS off a home loss against a division rival. 5-1 OVER as a home underdog of 7 points or less. 6-1 OVER after a loss by 6 or less points.

Detroit Lions:  None.

Miami Dolphins:  None.

“It's a little bittersweet.” - Dan Campbell after his team’s win against the Vikings in their last game. 

"I thought it was probably the best half that we played all year in the first half in some phases. But we had not had a lead like that going into a half. And there was great energy and we came out and I believe we held them to a three -and -out. And then those are the opportunities where you've got to learn to put people away.” - Jeff Hafley after his team’s loss against the Patriots in their last game. 

WR TeSlaa, Isaac

WR Williams, Jameson

WR St. Brown, Amon-Ra

TE LaPorta, Sam

QB Goff, Jared

RB Gibbs, Jahmyr

WR Bell, Chris

WR Douglas, Caleb

WR Washington, Malik

TE Dulcich, Greg

QB Willis, Malik

RB Gordon II, Ollie

FB Herman, DJ

Passing: Jared Goff (1,964)

Rushing: Jahmyr Gibbs (773)

Receiving: Amon-Ra St. Brown (571)

Touchdowns: Jahmyr Gibbs (10)

Passing: Malik Willis (1,268)

Rushing: Ollie Gordon II (408)

Receiving: Malik Washington (329)

Touchdowns: Ollie Gordon II (4)

Coaches:

Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell (6th season)

Miami Dolphins: Jeff Hafley (1st season)