Detroit Lions defeat Miami Dolphins 19-9: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 · NFL · Detroit Lions 19, Miami Dolphins 9
The Detroit Lions beat the Miami Dolphins 19-9 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium. The Detroit Lions covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 50, with 28 points combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins final score and game recap
It was 3-3 after the first quarter. The Detroit Lions led 6-3 at halftime. They outscored the Miami Dolphins 13-6 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Jahmyr Gibbs (Detroit Lions): 20 carries for 74 yards, 1 rushing touchdown.
- Amon-Ra St. Brown (Detroit Lions): 8 catches for 86 yards.
- Caleb Douglas (Miami Dolphins): 6 catches for 70 yards.
- Ollie Gordon II (Miami Dolphins): 16 carries for 55 yards.
Who covered the spread in Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins?
The Detroit Lions covered the spread as 6.5-point favorites, winning by 10 points.
The spread opened at Detroit Lions -7 and closed at Detroit Lions -6.5.
Did Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins go over or under the total?
The game went under: 28 points combined against a closing total of 50, under by 22. 9 of the 28 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 50.5 and closed at 50.
How did AiQ's Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Detroit Lions to win at -305, a win (+$32.79 on a $100 bet).
Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins game prop results: first half, team totals and first quarter
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half moneyline: Detroit Lions won the first half, paying -225.
- First-half spread: Miami Dolphins +3.5 covered, paying -108.
- Detroit Lions team total 29.5: the under, paying -115, with 19 scored.
- Miami Dolphins team total 21.5: the under, paying -113, with 9 scored.
- First-quarter total 9.5: the under, paying +114, with 6 points scored.
- First-quarter moneyline: the first quarter was tied, so bets were refunded.
- First-half total 24.5: the under, paying -110, with 9 points scored.
Detroit Lions vs. Miami Dolphins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Detroit Lions at -320 and the Miami Dolphins at +250. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Detroit Lions a 73% favorite. The Detroit Lions won as the favorite at -320: $31.25 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Detroit Lions, the best price before the game was -300 at BetMGM: priced below fair (−1.4% value).
The spread moved toward the Miami Dolphins between the open and the close, and the Detroit Lions covered. The total moved down from 50.5 to 50, and the game went under.
Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Detroit Lions 6-2 in the 2026 regular season (4-0 at home, 2-2 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 5 times and under 3 times. That made it four straight wins for the Detroit Lions.
This result left the Miami Dolphins 1-7 in the 2026 regular season (0-4 at home, 1-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 8 games with a closing line on file, with 1 push. Their games went over the closing total 4 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight losses for the Miami Dolphins.
What's next for Detroit Lions and Miami Dolphins?
Next for the Detroit Lions: the New England Patriots at home on Sunday, November 15, 2026. Next for the Miami Dolphins: at the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, November 15, 2026.