Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins Betting Tips – Lions To Cover One-TD Spread In NFL

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Last updated: Wed 04 Nov 2026 11:32

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Detroit tipped to cover one-touchdown spread at Miami
Detroit are on a three-game win streak; Miami have lost six of seven
Lions' offense faces a Dolphins defense ranked in the bottom 10 for points allowed

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Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins Betting Tips

Key Numbers – Will Lions Win 4th Straight Game?
Dolphins Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting
Detroit Lions Riding Three-Game Win Streak
Miami Dolphins Have Lost Six Of First Seven Games

Detroit are tipped to cover a one-touchdown spread as they win in Miami.

The Lions have the offensive firepower to light up this Dolphins defense, and a pass rush that can get after Malik Willis and make it a long day for the Miami quarterback.

Key Numbers – Will Lions Win 4th Straight Game?

Detroit Lions are on a 3-game win streak
Miami Dolphins have lost 6 of their first 7 games
Miami Dolphins have failed to cover in 2 of their 3 home games
The Over has cashed in 5 of Detroit’s 7 games

Dolphins Lead All-Time Head-To-Head; Won Last Meeting

Miami Dolphins lead the all-time series 8-5
Miami Dolphins won 31-27 when the two teams last met in October 2022

Detroit Lions Riding Three-Game Win Streak

Detroit head to Miami riding a season-best three-game win streak that has improved their record to 5-2.

The Lions enjoyed a winning start to the season as they beat New Orleans 31-30 in overtime, but they struggled for consistency over the first several weeks.

They lost 41-31 in Buffalo, and then failed to back up a 31-24 success against the New York Jets as they fell 32-26 in Carolina.

Detroit responded to that second loss with a 45-21 blowout of Arizona on the road, and that proved to be the start of an improved run that has seen them record back-to-back division wins.

The Lions beat Green Bay 20-17 thanks to a walk-off field goal, and then ended Minnesota’s unbeaten start to the season with a 19-15 victory.

Miami Dolphins Have Lost Six Of First Seven Games

Miami enter this matchup having failed to back up their first win of the season, falling to 1-6 last time out.

The Dolphins opened the season with back-to-back road defeats, as they were beaten 27-13 in Las Vegas and 35-13 at San Francisco.

They then fell 24-10 to Kansas City, before losing 15-10 at Minnesota and 31-24 at home to Cincinnati.

Miami finally got off the mark in Week 7, as they returned from the bye week with a 28-25 win at the New York Jets, but their joy was short-lived.

The Dolphins made an immediate return to losing ways last weekend, as they were beaten 24-19 by New England.

Verdict

DET Lions @ MIA Dolphins

Detroit have ground out a couple of big division wins, but we expect a much more convincing victory here.

Jared Goff and this Lions offense can enjoy plenty of success against a Miami defense that ranks in the bottom 10 in the league in points allowed per game.

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