Our pick: Lions
DET is the better team (+15); DET has the QB edge (+9); MIA at home (-6)
29–22Projected score, Lions – Dolphins (est.)
6.9Lions by, in points (est.)
Saved before kickoff, graded after the final. It never changes after kickoff.
What you should know
Jared Goff vs Malik WillisStarting quarterbacks, Lions vs Dolphins
key starter out, not on the injury reportDET · Jimmy Rolder
key starter out, not on the injury reportDET · Brian Branch
key starter out, not on the injury reportDET · DJ Wonnum
News the model counted before kickoff (roster and schedule facts only).
Quick answers
When do the Detroit Lions play the Miami Dolphins?
Sun, Nov 8, 2026, at 1:00 PM ET, Week 9 of the 2026 season.
Who do we pick to win Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins?
The Detroit Lions, est. 70% to win. The pick is saved before kickoff and never changed.
Win chanceest.Powered by niftiIQ
70%
Lions
30%
Dolphins
How the number moved
25 runs before kickoff; shown: the first, every one that moved the number or the pick, and the pick of record.
| Run | Dolphins win, est. | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 3:01 PM ET | 26% | DET |
| Sun 3:01 PM ET | 30% | DET |
| Sun 4:14 PM ET | 29% | DET |
| Sun 5:53 PM ET | 30% | DET |
| Mon 12:02 AM ET | 29% | DET |
| Mon 7:02 PM ET | 30% | DET |
| Wed 7:02 PM ET pick of record | 30% | DET |
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