Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins prediction
Win probabilities, projected score and this season's numbers, by SportHoot.
Detroit Lions visit Miami Dolphins on Sun, Nov 8, 06:00 PM UTC. The model's forecast is below, with both teams' season side by side.
The probabilities are model estimates and change as new information arrives.
Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins prediction
NFL ·
Detroit Lions 70% to win
- Miami Dolphins win30%
- Detroit Lions win70%
A tie is under 1%.
Projected score: Miami Dolphins 21.5, Detroit Lions 27.7
Forecast updated 4 Nov, 11:01 UTC · These are model estimates, not certainties: either team can win.
Game preview
Detroit Lions go in as clear favourites: the model gives them a 70% chance of winning, with Miami Dolphins at 30%. The projected score is Miami Dolphins 21.5, Detroit Lions 27.7. Over 45.5 total points is at 59%. Miami Dolphins will be without Kadyn Proctor. Miami Dolphins have doubts over Julius Brents and Reese Taylor. Detroit Lions will be without Jimmy Rolder and Kerby Joseph. Detroit Lions have doubts over Jack Campbell and Roger McCreary. Every figure is an estimate, not a certainty: injuries, weather and team news can still change the picture.
Team news
Players missing or in doubt for this game, from the latest reports.
Miami Dolphins
- Kadyn Proctor (T): Out, Concussion
- Julius Brents (CB): Questionable, Neck, Concussion
- Reese Taylor (CB): Questionable, Quadricep
Detroit Lions
- Jimmy Rolder (LB): Out, Hamstring
- Kerby Joseph (S): Out, Knee
- Jack Campbell (LB): Doubtful, Neck
- Roger McCreary (CB): Questionable, Foot
Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions this season
2026 season so far; long-run rates since 2000.
| Stat | Miami Dolphins | Detroit Lions |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 1-6 | 5-2 |
| Points scored per game | 16.7 | 29.0 |
| Points allowed per game | 25.9 | 25.7 |
| Games won since 2000 | 205 of 435 | 174 of 435 |
| Games over 45.5 points since 2000 | 163 of 435 | 230 of 435 |
| Scored over 20.5 since 2000 | 212 of 435 | 223 of 435 |
Total points and team points
The model's estimates for this game's point lines.
| Line | Estimate |
|---|---|
| Over 30.5 total points | 90% |
| Over 42.5 total points | 69% |
| Over 45.5 total points | 59% |
| Over 48.5 total points | 49% |
| Over 50.5 total points | 43% |
| Miami Dolphins over 14.5 points | 74% |
| Miami Dolphins over 20.5 points | 51% |
| Miami Dolphins over 24.5 points | 35% |
| Miami Dolphins over 27.5 points | 24% |
| Miami Dolphins over 30.5 points | 16% |
| Detroit Lions over 14.5 points | 91% |
| Detroit Lions over 20.5 points | 75% |
| Detroit Lions over 24.5 points | 60% |
| Detroit Lions over 27.5 points | 47% |
| Detroit Lions over 30.5 points | 35% |
Questions
Who is favoured, Detroit Lions or Miami Dolphins?
The model gives Detroit Lions a 70% chance of winning and Miami Dolphins 30%. These are estimates, not certainties.
What is the projected score for Detroit Lions at Miami Dolphins?
The model projects Miami Dolphins 21.5, Detroit Lions 27.7.
How is this prediction made?
It is a model estimate from predictapp, built from both teams' games this season and in past seasons. This one was made 4 Nov, 11:01 UTC and is updated as new information arrives.
Is this a tip?
No. It is an estimate of how likely each result is, not advice to bet. What you do with it is your decision.
Have Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins played this season?
Not yet this season.
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