Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins: Experts release early Week 9 predictions [2026]

The Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins will meet in Week 9 of the NFL season at Hard Rock Stadium on Sunday, November 8, 2026, starting at 1:00 PM ET.

Early simulations from Dimers' trusted NFL model favor the Lions as the most likely winner of this cross-conference battle.

For updates all week long, including best bets, player prop projections and touchdown probabilities, check out our interactive Lions vs. Dolphins predictions page.

Detroit vs. Miami early predictions

Leveraging trusted machine learning and analysis, we have simulated the Lions vs. Dolphins game 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage. Here are the latest insights:

• Straight up win probabilities: Lions 72.4%, Dolphins 27.6%
• Predicted final score: Lions 27-20 Dolphins
• Spread: Lions (-7.5) 46.8%, Dolphins (+7.5) 53.2%
• Total points (49.5): Over 46.9%, Under 53.1%

As of November 2, 2026, these Lions-Dolphins numbers and predictions reflect the latest data and insights available.

Lions vs. Dolphins Week 9 details

Sunday's action between the Dolphins and Lions at Hard Rock Stadium is scheduled for November 8, 2026.

• Who: Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins
• Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
• Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00 AM PT
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium

Lions vs. Dolphins opening odds

We've researched the best betting odds across America for this Week 9 game, which are listed here:

• Spread: Lions -7.5 (+115), Dolphins +7.5 (-117)
• Moneyline: Lions -300, Dolphins +285
• Total: Over/Under 49.5 (-110/-104)

Odds may continue to move—track live changes via our NFL odds page.

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Conclusion

We predict the Lions, with a 72.4% win probability, will likely beat the Dolphins in Week 9 of the NFL season. Dimers.com will provide full game coverage closer to kickoff, so stay tuned for updates.

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