Dolphins vs. Lions Prediction: Riding with the Fins (10/26)

The 4-3 Miami Dolphins take a trip up north to Detroit to take on the 1-5 Lions.

The Dolphins snuck out a win on Sunday Night football against a pesky Steelers squad.

QB Tua Tagovailoa returned last week and looks to have put his concussion worries behind him.

He did, however, have a shaky first game back, almost throwing 4 interceptions and was not able to move the offense as efficiently as before his injury.

I am going to chalk that up to rust and getting back in rhythm more than anything else.

Dolphins believe their high-scoring offense will return in rhythm soon with Tua at QB.

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The Dolphins should be able to move the ball and in theory, so should the Lions.

The Lions have been pretty unlucky this year, and are way better than their 1-5 record indicates. Hopefully getting a couple offensive stars back this week will help.

RB D’Andre Swift is set to return this week after a multiple week absence and there is hope that WR Amon-Ra St. Brown will be back after suffering a concussion against the Cowboys last week.

Injuries haven’t been on their side and they have lost numerous games because of a handful of bad plays.

Such is life in the NFL though, and at the end of the day, all that matters is getting the W and they have only done that once.

Who will walk out of the Motor City with a W in this one?

Odds

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Spread

• Dolphins -3.5 (-110)
• Lions +3.5 (+110)

Moneyline

• Dolphins (-174)
• Lions (+146)

Total

• Over 51.5 (-108)
• Under 51.5 (-112)

Prediction

I do like the Lions and I think they are better than their record shows. But they keep losing and not making the big plays when it counts.

I think with another week of practice under his belt, Tua will be back to early season form and the Dolphins will come out ready to roll here and handle the Lions.

I thought the Fins would be more heavily favored so I am happy to take the low number at 3.5, as I think the Dolphins win by a TD or more here.

Best Bet

Dolphins -3.5 (-110)

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Props

Raheem Mostert o85.5 Rush/Rec yards

Mostert has been solid for the Dolphins in the backfield and he is a dual threat.

He has hit this number in three of four games and this should be a fast paced game with lots of offense.

Love Mostert today!

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