Dolphins vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction Week 2 August 16. Place a bet on this NFL football game with the best odds.

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The Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions meet in Week 2 of the NFL preseason in what should be an intriguing betting opportunity. From a betting perspective, this game presents a classic clash between a team that controls the ball and exploits defensive weaknesses (Miami) versus a team that thrives on offensive fireworks but has defensive gaps (Detroit). Miami’s passing attack could carve up the Lions’ secondary, but Detroit’s ability to turn any game into a shootout keeps them dangerous. Preseason games can be unpredictable with rotating personnel, but both teams’ trends give clear clues: Miami is a strong ATS play, Detroit leans toward overs, and the matchup history slightly favors a lower-scoring game in Detroit. The smart bettor will weigh Miami’s clock control against Detroit’s scoring pace before making a move.

 Dolphins vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction

Here is our Dolphins vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction.

The Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions meet in Week 2 of the NFL preseason in what should be an intriguing betting opportunity.

Dolphins vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction: Head to Head

Dolphins vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction: Miami

Miami has been a consistent spread-beater recently, winning five of their last six against the number and excelling historically against the Lions with a 7-3 record in the last ten meetings. They’ve also been dominant in August action, going 12-5-1 ATS in their last 18 August contests. The Dolphins’ biggest weapon here could be their passing game, which ranks 16th in yards but faces a Detroit defense that sits dead last against the pass. If Miami can control the tempo—something they’ve done all season by ranking fourth in time of possession—they could dictate the pace and force Detroit into uncomfortable defensive situations.

Dolphins vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction: Miami Trends

• Eight of Miami’s last twelve games have resulted with the total going over.
• Miami has a winning record of 7-3 against Detroit in its previous ten games.
• Seven out of Miami’s previous ten games played away from home have resulted in the total going UNDER.
• When Miami has been playing Detroit away from home, the total has been UNDER in four of the last five games that Miami has played.
• With a total of ten games played against teams from the National Football Conference North division, Miami has a record of 1-8-1 versus any opponent.
• Over the course of the last 18 games played in August, Miami has a record of 12-5-1 against the spread.
• Over the course of its last six games, Miami has a winning record of 5-1 against the spread.

Miami Last 10 Games

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread	Total	Moneyline
1/05/25	@NYJ	L 32-20	L+1.5	O47	L+102
12/29/24	@CLE	W 20-3	W+2.0	U44.5	W+110
12/22/24	SF	W 29-17	W+1.0	U49	W-105
12/15/24	@HOU	L 20-12	L+2.5	U49.5	L+120
12/08/24	NYJ	W 32-26	W-2.0	O47.5	W-130
11/28/24	@GB	L 30-17	L+3.0	O46.5	L+140
11/24/24	NE	W 34-15	W-6.5	O45	W-265
11/17/24	LV	W 34-19	W-6.0	O47	W-250
11/11/24	@LAR	W 23-15	W-0.5	U47.5	W-110
11/03/24	@BUF	L 30-27	P+3.0	O51	L+130

Dolphins vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction: Detroit

Detroit, however, has been one of the NFL’s most reliable winning teams over the last year, boasting a remarkable 15-3 record in their last 18 outings. Their offense is explosive, capable of putting up huge point totals like the 52 they dropped on Jacksonville or the 40 they scored at San Francisco. Despite their offensive firepower, the Lions’ recent home ATS record is concerning, with just one cover in their last six home games. Historically, when hosting Miami, the total tends to go under, hitting in four of the last five matchups in Detroit. That said, with Detroit’s recent high-scoring trend—12 of their last 18 games going over—the betting line on the total will be worth close attention.

Dolphins vs Lions Preseason Betting Prediction: Detroit Trends

• The over/under record for Detroit’s last 18 games is 12-6.
• In six of Detroit’s most recent eight games, the total has been taken over.
• The win-loss record for Detroit’s last 18 games is 15-3.
• All six of Detroit’s most recent nine games against Miami have resulted in the total going over.
• In its last six games played at home, Detroit has a record of 1-5 against the spread.
• If Detroit is playing at home against Miami, the total has gone UNDER in four of the last five games that Detroit has played.
• In the last 11 games that Detroit has played against an opponent from the American Football Conference, the team has a winning percentage of 9-2.
• Over the course of its last nine games versus teams from the American Football Conference East division, Detroit has a winning percentage of 1-8.
• In its last five games played in August, Detroit has a straight-up record of 4-1.
• In four of Detroit’s most recent five games that have been played on a Saturday, the total has been over.

Detroit Last 10 Games

Date	Opponent	Score	Spread	Total	Moneyline
1/18/25	WAS	L 45-31	L-8.5	O55.5	L-464
1/05/25	MIN	W 31-9	W-5.0	U47.5	W-205
12/30/24	@SF	W 40-34	W+4.5	O49.5	W+170
12/22/24	@CHI	W 34-17	W-2.0	O48	W-130
12/15/24	BUF	L 48-42	L-2.0	O50.5	L-135
12/05/24	GB	W 34-31	W-2.5	O48	W-142
11/28/24	CHI	W 23-20	L-4.5	U50.5	W-210
11/24/24	@IND	W 24-6	W-2.5	U47.5	W-135
11/17/24	JAC	W 52-6	W-4.0	O50	W-192
11/10/24	@HOU	W 26-23	W+0.5	O48.5	W-110

 

 

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