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Detroit Lions

Lions at Dolphins odds, injury report and schedule · Updated Sun Nov 1 · 5:11 AM CT

Sun 11/8at Dolphins12:00 PM CT 1:00 PM ET

Lions −7Total 50.5Lions ML −345Kalshi Lions 76¢ at 1:29 AM CT Tue 11/3Lines at 1:30 AM CT

Lions team intelligence

The Lions: what our research says

Written Sun Nov 1, before the Vikings game.

Detroit enters its home game against Minnesota at 4-2. The Lions are 3-0 at home and 1-2 away. Their latest results were a 45-21 win at Arizona and a 20-17 victory over Green Bay. Jake Bates decided the Green Bay game with a field goal as time expired.

Right nowWon 3 straight

Detroit is 4-2, including a 3-0 home record and a 1-2 road record. The Lions average 30.7 points and 397.3 yards per game, both ranked second in the NFL game-center figures. They have recorded wins of 45-21 at Arizona and 20-17 against Green Bay, alongside a 26-32 loss at Carolina.

The market

Lions spread−7
Total49.5 → 50.5
Kalshi, Lions to win76¢
The market gives the Lions about a 76% chance to win. A contract that pays $1 if they win costs 76¢. In sportsbook odds, that is about -317. Kalshi price at 1:29 AM CT Tue 11/3.

The news

4-2 start and narrow Packers win

Detroit’s 4-2 start includes a 3-0 home record and a 20-17 win over Green Bay. Jake Bates made the winning field goal as time expired.

Jahmyr Gibbs and the backfield workload

Jahmyr Gibbs handles most of Detroit’s backfield work, with Sione Vaki providing relief. Isiah Pacheco remains on injured reserve; a late-December return has been discussed.

Brian Branch returns; Kerby Joseph is out

Brian Branch returned to the active roster and intercepted a pass against Green Bay. Kerby Joseph has resumed practice activity but is listed out for today.

Cade Mays returns at center

Cade Mays returned from injured reserve and is listed first at center on Detroit’s unofficial depth chart. The Lions also added defensive lineman Taki Taimani to the practice squad.

Injuries

Lions

Kerby JosephOut
Roger McCrearyQuestionable
Ben BartchOut
Damone ClarkOut
Tom KennedyOut
Kendrick LawOut
Avonte MaddoxOut
Isiah PachecoOut
+4 more

Dolphins

Jay WardQuestionable
Jamal AdamsOut
Tyler BattyOut
Donovan JacksonOut
Jordan MasonOut
Josh OliverOut
Nick SamacOut

The matchup

Lions projected starters

Jared GoffQB
Jahmyr GibbsRB
Jameson WilliamsWR
Amon-Ra St. BrownWR
Isaac TeSlaaWR
Sam LaPortaTE
Penei SewellLT
Christian MahoganyLG
Cade MaysC
Tate RatledgeRG
Blake MillerRT
Aidan HutchinsonEDGE
Alim McNeillDL
Tyleik WilliamsDL
DJ WonnumEDGE
Derrick BarnesLB
Jack CampbellLB
D.J. ReedCB
Ennis Rakestraw Jr.CB
Roger McCrearyNCB
Chuck ClarkS
Brian BranchS

Dolphins projected starters

Kyler MurrayQB
Aaron Jones Sr.RB
Justin JeffersonWR
Jordan AddisonWR
Jauan JenningsWR
T.J. HockensonTE
Christian DarrisawLT
Joe HuberLG
Blake BrandelC
Will FriesRG
Brian O’NeillRT
Dallas TurnerOLB
Jalen RedmondDL
Levi Drake RodriguezDL
Tyrion Ingram-DawkinsDL
Andrew Van GinkelOLB
Blake CashmanLB
Eric WilsonLB
Isaiah RodgersCB
Byron Murphy Jr.CB
Harrison SmithS
Joshua MetellusS

Updated 5:11 AM CT Sun 11/1The full read

Lions at Dolphins odds and prediction markets

Sportsbook prices at 1:30 AM CT

Prices as of 1:30 AM CT Tue Nov 3: the Lions are −7 at five sportsbooks and the total is 50.5.

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Prediction markets

Kalshi and Polymarket on Lions at Dolphins

Prices at 1:29 AM CT Tue 11/3

Lions to win costs 76¢ on Kalshi, against −325 at the best sportsbook (BetMGM). A Yes price in cents is the market’s chance in percent; Kalshi’s trading fee is extra.

Market	Kalshi	Polymarket	Best sportsbook
Lions to win	76¢76% chance	76¢76% chance	−325BetMGM
Dolphins to win	27¢27% chance	27¢27% chance	+285DraftKings
Over 50.5 total points	51¢51% chance	49¢49% chance	o50.5 −108BetMGM

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Our Lions picks, graded

Wins and losses

17–7 on Lions games this season · 70.8%

96
Full Game Team Total: Detroit Lions Under 24.5 −127Sun 11/1
win
53
Full Game Game Total: Under 46.5 −110Sun 11/1
win+4.1%
60
Full Game Spread: Minnesota Vikings +3 −105Sun 11/1
loss
96
Full Game Game Total: Under 55.5 −110Sun 10/25
win
57
Full Game Spread: Detroit Lions -3.5 +114Sun 10/25
loss+1 pt
64
1st Half Team Total: Detroit Lions Over 14.5 −111Sun 10/11
win+1 pt
96
1st Half Spread: Carolina Panthers +3.5 −120Sun 10/4
win+1 pt
64
Full Game Team Total: Carolina Panthers Over 23.5 −105Sun 10/4
win+6.5%
76
Full Game Player Prop: Geno Smith Completions over 21.5 −110Sun 9/27
win
77
Full Game Player Prop: Jameson Williams Receiving Yards under 55.5 −120Sun 9/27
win
78
Full Game Player Prop: Amon-Ra St. Brown Longest Reception under 22.5 −106Sun 9/27
win+0.9%
70
Full Game Player Prop: Amon-Ra St. Brown Receptions over 7.5 +130Sun 9/27
loss
80
Full Game Player Prop: Geno Smith Passing Yards over 215.5 −120Sun 9/27
win
78
Full Game Player Prop: Jahmyr Gibbs Longest Reception under 14.5 −114Sun 9/27
win
78
Full Game Player Prop: Jared Goff Passing Yards under 261.5 −113Sun 9/27
loss
82
Full Game Player Prop: Jameson Williams Longest Reception under 22.5 −113Sun 9/27
win
71
Full Game Player Prop: Breece Hall Receiving Yards over 21.5 −108Sun 9/27
win+1.7%
75
Full Game Player Prop: Jared Goff Interceptions Thrown under 0.5 −147Sun 9/27
win
72
Full Game Player Prop: Geno Smith Interceptions Thrown under 0.5 +100Sun 9/27
win
73
Full Game Player Prop: Breece Hall Rushing Yards over 57.5 −113Sun 9/27
loss
74
Full Game Player Prop: Garrett Wilson Receiving Yards over 60.5 −120Sun 9/27
win
75
Full Game Player Prop: Sam LaPorta Receptions over 4.5 −106Sun 9/27
loss
91
Full Game Team Total: Detroit Lions Over 24.5 +102Thu 9/17
win
88
Full Game Spread: Detroit Lions -7 −109Sun 9/13
loss

The orange number is Signal strength. CLV compares our price with the closing price at the same sportsbook; shown when it is in our favor. How we grade

Results and against the spread

5–2 · 2–3 ATS

Record

5–2

Against the spread

2–3

Form, last 5

WLWWW

Last game

W 19-15vs Vikings

Date	Game	Result	Spread	ATS
Sun 11/1	vs Minnesota Vikings	W 19-15	−3.5	Covered
Sun 10/25	vs Green Bay Packers	W 20-17	−3.5	Missed
Sun 10/11	at Arizona Cardinals	W 45-21	−5.5	Covered
Sun 10/4	at Carolina Panthers	L 26-32	−4.5	Missed
Sun 9/27	vs New York Jets	W 31-24	−7	Push

Spread is the Lions’ closing number. ATS is against the spread at the closing number.

Injury report

As of Sun 11/1

Injury report as of 5:11 AM CT Sun Nov 1: 12 Lions and 7 Dolphins on the report.

Written Sun Nov 1, before the Vikings game.

Lions

Kerby JosephOutKnee; listed out after limited participation throughout the practice week. No game-return timetable was reported.

Roger McCrearyQuestionableFoot; limited Friday and listed questionable. No return timetable was reported.

Ben BartchOutFoot; placed on injured reserve. A return date was not reported.

Damone ClarkOutUndisclosed injury; placed on injured reserve. A return date was not reported.

Tom KennedyOutKnee; placed on injured reserve. A return date was not reported.

Kendrick LawOutKnee; placed on injured reserve. A return date was not reported.

Avonte MaddoxOutFoot; placed on injured reserve. A return date was not reported.

Isiah PachecoOutBack injury after an MCL injury; on injured reserve after back surgery. A late-season return, around late December, has been discussed.

+4 more · full report in the Terminal

Dolphins

Jay WardQuestionableKnee; limited Friday and listed questionable. No later designation was found.

Jamal AdamsOutTorn right quadriceps tendon; on injured reserve after season-ending surgery.

Tyler BattyOutKnee; on injured reserve. No return date was reported.

Donovan JacksonOutKnee; on injured reserve. No return date was reported.

Jordan MasonOutThumb; on injured reserve. An earlier report said Minnesota hoped he could return for Week 7; no later activation was confirmed.

Josh OliverOutBiceps; on injured reserve. A return date was not reported.

Nick SamacOutKnee; on injured reserve. A return date was not reported.

Projected Lions starters: Jared Goff (QB) · Jahmyr Gibbs (RB) · Jameson Williams (WR) · Amon-Ra St. Brown (WR) · Isaac TeSlaa (WR) · Sam LaPorta (TE) · Penei Sewell (LT) · Christian Mahogany (LG) · Cade Mays (C) · Tate Ratledge (RG) · Blake Miller (RT) · Aidan Hutchinson (EDGE) · Alim McNeill (DL) · Tyleik Williams (DL) · DJ Wonnum (EDGE) · Derrick Barnes (LB) · Jack Campbell (LB) · D.J. Reed (CB) · Ennis Rakestraw Jr. (CB) · Roger McCreary (NCB) · Chuck Clark (S) · Brian Branch (S)

Line movement

at Miami DolphinsSun Nov 8 · 12:00 PM CT · 1:00 PM ET

Lines as of 1:30 AM CT Tue Nov 3: the Lions spread is −7, where it opened; the total is 50.5 (opened 49.5).

Lions spread−7−7No moveMoved 4:30 PM CT

Total49.550.5+1Moved 2:00 PM CT

Lions team total28.529.5+1Moved 1:30 AM CT

Lions money line−345−345No moveMoved 2:00 PM CT

Open, then now.

Schedule

The schedule posts when the league releases it.

The full read on the Lions

Written Sun Nov 1, before the Vikings game.

Season so far

The read

Jared Goff and Jahmyr Gibbs lead the Detroit offense. Goff has 1,788 passing yards, 14 touchdown passes and no interceptions in the game-center statistics. Gibbs handles most of the backfield work, with Sione Vaki providing relief. Isiah Pacheco remains on injured reserve after back surgery, and a late-December return has been discussed.

Brian Branch and Cade Mays have returned to the active roster. Branch intercepted a pass against Green Bay, while Mays is listed first at center on the unofficial depth chart. Defensive coordinator Kelvin Sheppard described a broad secondary rotation against Green Bay. Kerby Joseph has resumed practice activity but is out today; McCreary is questionable with a foot injury.

Detroit’s coordinators spent the week discussing Minnesota’s pressure and coverage approach. Gibbs and Amon-Ra St. Brown practiced fully Friday after earlier missed practice time, and neither had a game designation. DeAndre Carter has taken on return duties. The Vikings enter at 6-0; their safety Jay Ward is questionable, while Aaron Jones is expected to play.

Written by the WagerBird research team from our own results, line captures and graded picks. Updated Sun Nov 1, 5:11 AM CT. How we grade →

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Lions questions, answered

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What is the Lions' record this season?

The Detroit Lions are 4-2: 3-0 at home and 1-2 on the road.

Who is on the Lions injury report?

The Lions list Ennis Rakestraw (Available), Kerby Joseph (Out), Jacob Saylors (Available), Jahmyr Gibbs (Available), Aidan Hutchinson (Available), Alim McNeill (Available), Penei Sewell (Available), Amon-Ra St. Brown (Available), Tyleik Williams (Available), DJ Wonnum (Available), Roger McCreary (Questionable), Ben Bartch (Out), Damone Clark (Out), Tom Kennedy (Out), Kendrick Law (Out), Avonte Maddox (Out), Isiah Pacheco (Out), Payton Turner (Out), Devin White (Out), Giovanni Manu (Out), Mason Miller (Out).