Lions, Dolphins favored in MNF doubleheader

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The Dolphins (1-2) are 2.5-point home favorites against the winless Titans (0-3) in the first game of ESPN's Monday Night Football doubleheader. The Lions (2-1) are 4-point home favorites over the Seahawks in the later game.

The Dolphins and Titans matchup has a 37.5 total, which is justifiably low based on the quarterbacks. The Titans' defense has done its part, allowing the fifth-fewest yards per game. However, Tennessee's inept offense hasn't. The Titans are one of two teams that haven't won a game because of abysmal QB play.

Will Levis has been arguably the NFL's worst starting QB, throwing five interceptions and four touchdowns. Among non-rookie starting signal-callers, Levis has the third-worst QB rating. (Only Anthony Richardson and Deshaun Watson have worse ratings.)

Levis' passing yards total is 199.5, which he surpassed last week with 260 yards. But he failed to reach that mark two weeks prior, and Miami has held opposing teams to 182 passing yards per game.

The Dolphins remain without Tua Tagovailoa, who's out indefinitely with a concussion. Miami's scored 13 total points in its last two games, both losses. Skylar Thompson replaced Tagovailoa and tanked the Dolphins' offensive production.

Tyler Huntley was elevated from the practice squad after Tagovailoa's injury and will start against Tennessee. He spent the last four seasons as a backup with the Ravens.

Huntley's passing yards prop is 174.5, and the Titans have the NFL's third-best passing defense, holding opponents to 139 passing yards per game.

Without a competent QB, Tyreek Hill's production has plummeted. He has only six catches for 64 yards over the last two weeks. Hill's receiving yards prop is 49.5 and reception total is 4.5.

While Huntley's a career backup for a reason, QB play for the Dolphins can't get much worse than it's been the last two weeks.

Bettors are split on Monday's contest between the NFL's bottom-tier teams. The Titans spread has attracted 51% of the money wagered, but 56% of bets are on the Dolphins to cover. As for the total, 83% of the money wagered and 52% of bets are on the over.

The other Monday night game features prolific offenses. The total for Seahawks-Lions is 46.5. Both units' passing offense ranks in the top five, but Seattle's defense allows the second-fewest passing yards. Jared Goff and Geno Smith have a passing total of 249.5.

While the Seahawks' rushing attack falls behind, the Lions average the fourth-most rushing yards per game. Part of Seattle's rushing woes are due to Kenneth Walker missing the last two games after running for over 100 yards in Week 1. He's expected to return Monday and has a 49.5 rushing prop. Detroit's defensive strength is stopping the run; they allow the third-fewest rushing yards per game.

The Lions split carries between David Montgomery and Jahmyr Gibbs, but typically favor Montgomery, whose rushing total is 59.5, while Gibbs' is 49.5.

Seattle's benefited from an easy schedule. It's 3-0 after playing the Broncos, Patriots, and Dolphins. That explains why Detroit's favored despite some unexpected offensive woes.

Bettors aren't buying the Seahawks' start: 82% of the money wagered and 71% of total bets on the spread are on the Lions to cover. Meanwhile, almost 80% of the money wagered and 70% of bets are on the over.

Sam Oshtry is a sports betting writer at theScore. You can follow him on X @soshtry for more betting coverage.