Dolphins vs. Lions Prediction and Odds for NFL Week 8 (Offenses Will Wake Up in Interconference Showdown)
The Detroit Lions scored an average of 35 points through their first four games, and then scored a TOTAL of six points over their last two games.
What exactly is going on in Detroit?
They return home in Week 8 to take on Tua Tagovailoa and the Miami Dolphins, whose offense has also looked lackluster in recent weeks after exploding for points in the first few games of this season.
How will this game turn out? Let's take a look at the latest odds.
Dolphins vs. Lions Odds, Spread, and Total
Dolphins vs. Lions Betting Trends
- The UNDER is 4-1 in the Dolphins' last five games
- Dolphins are 1-6 ATS in last seven games against NFC North opponents
- Lions are 0-8-1 straight up in last nine games against AFC opponents
- Lions are 0-9 ATS in last nine Week 8 games
- Lions are 6-1 ATS in their last seven home games
Dolphins vs. Lions Prediction and Pick
Despite how the offenses has looked for both games in recent weeks, I have faith we're going to see a ton of points in Week 8. I've bet the Dolphins OVER in almost every one of their games this season, and it hasn't worked, but I'm going to continue to be persistent.
Heading into their matchup, the Lions and Dolphins rank fourth and sixth in yards per play respectively. Meanwhile, the two defenses rank 22nd and 32nd in opponent yards per play.
Neither defense can stop opponents in the red zone either. They rank 28th and 29th in opponent touchdown scoring percentage, while also ranking 23rd and 31st in opponent third down conversion rate.
Neither offense has looked great as of late, but if they can't move the ball against the opposing defenses this week, then they're in a lot of trouble.
I'm confident that the OVER is the bet to make in this interconference matchup.
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