NFL Prop Bets: Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions - Week 9
The Detroit Lions (5-2) face the Miami Dolphins (1-6) at Hard Rock Stadium for Week 9. Let's take a look at the NFL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup. The Lions are favored to win at -360, currently marked as 7.0-point favorites, while the Dolphins are at +285.
The total points line is set at 50.5, with OVER at -110 and UNDER at -110, meaning the implied expected score for the game is 29-22 Detroit.
- The Lions (-110) have a 2-4-1 ATS record this season, while the Dolphins (-110) hold a record of 3-3-1.
- The Lions have a 5-2-0 O/U record this season (meaning five games have gone over the total points line and two have gone under). The Dolphins have a 4-3-0 O/U record.
Points on the board
- The Lions are averaging 29.0 points per game this season (3rd in the league). Comparatively, the Dolphins are averaging only 16.7 (31st).
- Defensively, the Lions are giving up 25.7 points per game this season (23rd in the league), while the Dolphins are giving up an average of 25.9 points (T24th).
Moving the chains
- With an average of 395.4, the Lions rank 1st in the league for total yards per game. Comparatively, the Dolphins rank 27th with just 290.0 yards per game.
- In terms of yards allowed, the Lions are giving up 373.1 per game this season (29th in the league), an inferior number to the Dolphins, who are giving up an average of 334.1 (17th).
Ascendency in the air
- The Lions have recorded 264.0 passing yards per game this season (4th in the league). Comparatively, the Dolphins' defense has given up 221.0 passing yards per game (16th).
- Meanwhile, the Dolphins have recorded 166.7 passing yards per game this season (30th in the league), while the Lions' defense has given up 276.6 passing yards per game (32nd).
Advantage on the ground
- Looking at the ground game, the Lions have recorded 131.4 rushing yards per game this season (7th in the league). Conversely, the Dolphins are giving up 113.1 rushing yards per game (16th).
- On the other hand, the Dolphins have recorded 123.3 rushing yards per game this season (11th in the league), while the Lions are giving up 96.6 rushing yards per game (9th).
Protecting the ball
- Looking at their ability to force turnovers, the Lions have recorded 7 total takeaways this season (T26th in the league), while the Dolphins have recorded 6 (T28th).
- On offense, the Lions have recorded 4 total giveaways this season (3rd in the league), bettering the Dolphins' number of 9 (15th).
First to Score
The Lions are -175 to score first, while the Dolphins are +135.
- The Lions have scored first in five of their seven games this season.
- The Dolphins have scored first in one of their seven games this season.
Which team will score the first touchdown?
The Lions are -185 to record the first touchdown, while the Dolphins are +150.
- The Lions have recorded the first touchdown in two of their seven games this season.
- The Dolphins have recorded the first touchdown in three of their seven games this season.
First Scoring Play
| Play | Frequency | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Touchdown | 2 / 7 | +121 |
| Detroit Field Goal | 3 / 7 | +433 |
| Detroit Safety | 0 / 7 | +6800 |
| Miami Touchdown | 1 / 7 | +273 |
| Miami Field Goal | 0 / 7 | +509 |
| Miami Safety | 0 / 7 | +5700 |
Which team will get a quick start?
The Lions are -218 to be the first team to reach 10 points, while the Dolphins are +172.
- The Lions have been the first to score 10 points in five of their seven games this season.
- The Dolphins have been the first to score 10 points in two of their seven games this season.
First Quarter Moneyline
The Lions are favored in the 1st Quarter Moneyline market, currently at -198, while the Dolphins are +164.
- The Lions have a 2-3-2 first quarter W/L/T record this season, while the Dolphins hold a record of 1-3-3.
Last Time They Met
The Dolphins recorded a 31-27 victory over the Lions at Ford Field when these teams last met in Week 8, 2022. That result snapped the Lions' three-game winning streak against the Dolphins.
