Lions vs. Dolphins prediction: NFL Week 9 picks, odds

The Lions are favoured to extend their three-game winning streak against a Miami side that has struggled on both offence and defence. Detroit’s strong scoring and passing attack could exploit the Dolphins’ league-worst pass defence, while the matchup matters because Miami may struggle to keep pace if its own offence is contained.

Detroit averages 29 points and 395.4 total yards per game, and Jared Goff has thrown 15 touchdowns against one interception. Miami allows 7.9 yards per pass attempt and a league-high 76.9 per cent completion rate; its offence has leaned on Ollie Gordon II, who has 408 rushing yards and four touchdowns, while Malik Willis has completed 59 per cent of his passes with six touchdowns and five interceptions. The Lions allow 96.6 rushing yards per game, ninth fewest in the league.