Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions Odds

The Dolphins will play the Lions on Saturday, August 16th, 2025. The matchup takes place at Ford Field. Watch this exciting preseason matchup at 1:07 pm EDT.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2025-26 NFL preseason is underway for the Miami Dolphins and Detroit Lions. Let's review each team's stats in anticipation of their upcoming matchup. Preseason results do not affect a team's chances of making the playoffs. Remember, the regular season begins soon!

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Miami Dolphins currently have a 95.67 preseason power ranking (93.67 for the 2024 preseason). Contrast this to the Detroit Lions who'll play this matchup with a 93.67 preseason power ranking (93.33 in 2024).
  • Away Miami Dolphins - The Miami Dolphins currently have a 0-0-1 record as an away team (0-1-0 in 2024). They now rank 2nd for away team wins in the preseason standings.
  • Home Detroit Lions - The Detroit Lions currently have a 0-1-0 record as a home team (1-0-0 in 2024). They now rank 2nd for home team wins in the preseason standings.
  • Points Scored - The Miami Dolphins rank 8th (24) in the preseason, with the Detroit Lions ranked 8th (24) for points scored in the 2025 preseason.
  • Points Against - The Miami Dolphins are 9th (24) in the preseason for points against. The Detroit Lions stand 2nd (44) in the 2025 preseason for points against.
  • Team Records - The Miami Dolphins have a 0-0-1 preseason record, with the Detroit Lions at 1-1-0. Last year, the Miami Dolphins had a 2-1-0 preseason record, with the Detroit Lions finishing with a 2-1-0 standing.

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Avast ye mateys! The Dolphins be settin' sail for Detroit to plunder the Lions...

The Dolphins be lookin' to claim their first victory in this preseason clash. The Lions be defendin' their home turf at Ford Field...SportsBetting3.com, bet on this game, review the odds below.

Best Dolphins at Lions Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

Detroit Lions
Favorite

Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins have a -1 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. The Detroit Lions have a +1 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. The Detroit Lions are the point spread underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 36.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 36.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Detroit Lions
Favorite

Miami Dolphins
The Miami Dolphins are the -118 moneyline favorite. Risk $118 to win $100 on the Miami Dolphins at BetMGM. The Detroit Lions are the -102 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $102 to win $100 on the Detroit Lions. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions NFL game on Saturday, August 16th, 2025?

The Miami Dolphins are -1 -110 point spread favorites at BetMGM, while the Detroit Lions are +1 -110 point spread underdogs at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions NFL game on Saturday, August 16th, 2025?

The best over line is 36.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 36.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Miami Dolphins vs Detroit Lions NFL game on Saturday, August 16th, 2025?

The Miami Dolphins are the -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Detroit Lions are the -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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Underdog Detroit Lions - Detroit Lions bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +1 Detroit Lions underdog bet wins if the result is a tie, or they win outright. The bet pushes if they lose by 1. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Miami Dolphins - Miami Dolphins bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -1 Miami Dolphins favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. The bet pushes if they win by 1. Your bet loses if the result is a tie, or they lose outright.

Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions Prop Bets

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Recent Meetings Since 2021

Recent Meetings Since 2021
WeekGameResultMargin
2025
Preseason Week 2
Dolphins vs Lions
Saturday, August 16th, 2025
MIA 24, DET 17
Ford Field
Dolphins by 7
2022
Week 8
Dolphins vs Lions
Sunday, October 30th, 2022
MIA 31, DET 27
Ford Field
Dolphins by 4

Team Standings

2025-2026 NFL Regular Season Standings - Miami Dolphins, Detroit Lions
Team W L T Pct PF PA Home Away Div Div% Conf Conf% Strk L5
Detroit Lions0000.000000-0-00-0-00-0-00.0000-0-00.0000- -
Miami Dolphins0000.000000-0-00-0-00-0-00.0000-0-00.0000- -

Miami Dolphins & Detroit Lions Futures Odds

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Miami Dolphins Futures Odds
2025-26 Miami Dolphins Super Bowl Odds

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Detroit Lions Futures Odds
2025-26 Detroit Lions Super Bowl Odds

Team
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Lions
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Miami Dolphins & Detroit Lions Team Pages

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