Thursday, September 12, 2024

Bills vs Dolphins NFL Betting Pick and Prediction for 9/12/2024

 

Tonight’s NFL Thursday game will be a fun one to watch as the Dolphins host the Bills at the Hard Rock Stadium. There is a lot of money on Miami as they will have the home advantage but the Bills are no pushover. Therefore, which team will win this AFC East showdown? Here is my take on it with my Bills vs Dolphins NFL Betting Pick and analysis.


According to NFL sportsbooks, the Buffalo Bills took a hit after the departure of wide receiver Stefon Diggs during the offseason. Thus, they are now implementing a committee strategy to maintain their status as one of the premier offenses in the league.

Last Sunday, they came back from a deficit after scoring 14 consecutive points after halftime.  Thus, securing a 34-28 victory at home against the Arizona Cardinals.

In this match, All-Pro quarterback Josh Allen demonstrated remarkable efficiency, completing 18 of 23 passes for 232 yards and two touchdowns. This is in addition o contributing 39 rushing yards and two additional touchdowns. Rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman led the team with 51 receiving yards on four catches, as the Bills outperformed the Cardinals with a total yardage of 352 to 270.

Last season, the Miami Dolphins topped the league in total offense but faced disappointment in a 26-7 Wild Card defeat against Kansas City. In their season opener, however, Miami's defense excelled, achieving a shutout in the second half of a 20-17 victory at home against Jacksonville. The Dolphins successfully converted 8 of 16 third down opportunities and amassed 400 total offensive yards.

All-Pro wide receiver Tyreek Hill was a standout performer, recording seven receptions for 130 yards, including an 80-yard touchdown that narrowed Miami's deficit to 17-14. Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa effectively dismantled the Jacksonville secondary, throwing for 338 yards. Jason Sanders capped off the game with a 52-yard field goal as time expired, securing the win for the Dolphins.

Why the Buffalo Bills Will Win

According to bookie pay per head software, the performance of Buffalo's ATS has been less than impressive in their latest games. At the moment, they have a negative percentage of 5-11 over 16 contests. However, they have excelled in crucial matchups, boasting a remarkable 7-1 record in these situations.

Their recent games have showcased significant offensive activity, with five of the last six encounters resulting in totals that have exceeded expectations, likely appealing to those who engage in over/under betting.

The visiting team has emerged victorious in the last seven Week 2 contests involving the Dolphins. Furthermore, the Dolphins have suffered defeats in seven of their previous eight Week 2 home matches.

Additionally, they have not managed to cover the spread in their last four games. Notably, the visiting team has successfully covered the spread in six out of the last seven Week 2 games featuring the Dolphins.

Why the Miami Dolphins Will Win

Miami's betting patterns reveal certain weaknesses, notably their 1-4 record against the spread in the past five games. Nevertheless, their home performance remains a significant factor. The total has fallen UNDER in five of their last six contests, suggesting a robust defensive effort at their home venue, which may be crucial in this upcoming matchup.

The Dolphins have achieved victory in their last ten matches as home favorites against teams from the AFC East. Conversely, the Bills have suffered defeats in three out of their last four encounters in Florida. Additionally, the Dolphins have successfully covered the spread in seven of their previous eight games as home favorites against AFC East rivals. In contrast, the Bills have not managed to cover the spread in four of their last five games played at Hard Rock Stadium after securing a win at home.

Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins Game Info

·         Date and Time: 09/12/2024 at 8:15 PM ET

·         Location: Hard Rock Stadium

·         Watch on: MARQ, Bally Sports

Bills vs Dolphins NFL Betting odds

Team

Pointspread

Total

MoneyLine

Buffalo Bills

 +2.5 (+105)

 O48.5 (-110)

+120

Miami Dolphins

 -2.5 (-115)

 U48.5 (-110)

-142

 

Thursday Night Football NFL Preseason Pick Betting Pick

Bet on the Buffalo Bills at +2.5

For those thinking of Opening an NFL sportsbook, this could be a good opportunity to go against the spread. This is because the public opinion is in favor of the Dolphins despite what the statistics say.

Miami linebacker Bradley Chubb, who is dealing with a knee injury, has been assigned to the reserve/PUP list and will not be able to return until October 6th. Last season, the Dolphins finished sixth in the league for rushing yards; however, they only accumulated 81 rushing yards in their season opener. Therefore, the Bills will take the win and cover the spread with a final score of 27-20.

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