Miami Dolphins at Detroit Lions Free NFL Picks & Week 10 Odds
by Josh Schonwald - 11/4/2014
Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 1:00 PM on CBS
Ford Field in Detroit
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On Sunday, the Miami Dolphins (5-3) will take their solid rushing attack on the road to face the Detroit Lions (6-2). The Dolphins are currently second in the AFC East, and the Lions are in first place in the NFC North.
The Dolphins were able to win their third game in a row last Sunday when they shut out the San Diego Chargers 37-0 on their home field. Their defense held the Chargers to just 178 yards in that game and they forced four turnovers.
The Dolphins have been able to score 26.4 points per game this season while only giving up 18.9 points per game. Running back Lamar Miller has been able to average 4.9 yards per carry this season and has 518 yards with five rushing touchdowns. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill has thrown for 1,907 yards with 14 touchdowns and just six picks.
In their last game, the Lions won their third straight game when they edged the Atlanta Falcons 22-21 on the road. They had 325 passing yards in that game and they were 8-for-15 on their third down chances.
The Lions currently have the number one defense in the NFL by only giving up 15.8 points per game to their opponents. Wide receiver Golden Tate has been excellent in his first year in Detroit, catching 55 passes for 800 yards and three touchdowns. Quarterback Matthew Stafford has completed 61.2 percent of his passes for 2,216 yards with 11 touchdowns and seven interceptions.
Miami Dolphins Betting Trends
Miami Dolphins are 5-3-0 Against the Spread
Miami Dolphins are 4-4-0 against the Over/Under
Detroit Lions Betting Trends
Detroit Lions are 4-4-0 Against the Spread
Detroit Lions are 2-6-0 against the Over/Under
Injuries to Watch
Miami Dolphins
11/02/14 G Daryn Colledge Back expected to miss Sunday vs. San Diego
11/02/14 LB Koa Misi Ankle probable Sunday vs. San Diego
11/02/14 RB Lamar Miller Shoulder injured last game, "?" Sunday vs. Detroit
11/01/14 LB Chris McCain Foot probable Sunday vs. San Diego
11/01/14 TE Dion Sims Toe expected to miss Sunday vs. San Diego
10/30/14 S Jimmy Wilson Hamstring probable Sunday vs. San Diego
10/27/14 G Nate Garner Stinger probable Sunday vs. San Diego
10/14/14 RB Knowshon Moreno ACL IR
09/08/14 LB Dannell Ellerbe Hip IR
09/04/14 DT A.J. Francis Knee IR
09/04/14 TE Arthur Lynch Back IR
09/04/14 RB Mike Gillislee Hamstring IR
Detroit Lions
11/03/14 DT C.J. Mosley Suspension Served probable Sunday vs. Miami
11/03/14 WR Calvin Johnson Ankle is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Miami
11/03/14 LB Kyle Van Noy Abdominal "?" Sunday vs. Miami
11/03/14 RB Reggie Bush Ankle is upgraded to probable Sunday vs. Miami
11/02/14 TE Brandon Pettigrew Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Miami
11/02/14 TE Eric Ebron Hamstring "?" Sunday vs. Miami
11/02/14 TE Joseph Fauria Ankle "?" Sunday vs. Miami
11/02/14 T LaAdrian Waddle Concussion "?" Sunday vs. Miami
10/27/14 DT Nick Fairley Knee out indefinitely
10/19/14 LB Travis Lewis Leg IR
09/22/14 CB Bill Bentley ACL IR
09/22/14 OT Corey Hilliard Foot IR
09/22/14 LB Stephen Tulloch Knee IR
09/22/14 CB Nevin Lawson Ankle IR
Josh's Pick: Take Detroit
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