Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins Prediction, Odds, Moneyline – 09/12/2024 | 2024-2025 NFL Season
In Week 2 of the NFL season, the Buffalo Bills will take on the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium. The Buffalo Bills, who are currently ranked third in the AFC East with a Week 1 win, face off against the Dolphins, who are fourth in the AFC East with their own opening-week victory. The latest NFL betting trends favor the Buffalo Bills to come out on top in this matchup.
Game Details:
- Date: September 12, Thursday
- Time: 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens
- TV: CBS
- Stream: NFL+/Fubo TV
Odds and Betting Lines:
- Moneyline: Buffalo Bills (+100) vs. Miami Dolphins (-120)
- Spread: Buffalo Bills (+1.5 -110) vs. Miami Dolphins (-1.5 -110)
- Total (O/U): 50.5
Buffalo Bills Overview: The Buffalo Bills opened their season with a 34-28 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Josh Allen had a solid performance, throwing for 232 yards with two touchdowns on 18-of-23 passing. James Cook led the rushing attack with 71 yards on 19 carries. On the receiving end, Keon Coleman made an impact with 51 yards from four receptions.
Top Performers for Buffalo Bills:
- Josh Allen: 232 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT
- James Cook: 19 carries, 71 yards
- Keon Coleman: 4 receptions, 51 yards
Miami Dolphins Overview: The Miami Dolphins secured a narrow 20-17 win against the Jacksonville Jaguars in their season opener. Tua Tagovailoa threw for 338 yards, completing 23 of 37 passes with one touchdown. Jeff Wilson Jr. led in rushing with 26 yards on five carries. Tyreek Hill was the standout performer with 130 yards and a touchdown on seven receptions.
Top Performers for Miami Dolphins:
- Tua Tagovailoa: 338 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT
- Raheem Mostert: 6 carries, 9 yards
- Tyreek Hill: 7 receptions, 130 yards, 1 TD
Injury Report:
- Buffalo Bills: Dawuane Smoot (DE) is questionable with a toe injury; Matt Milano (LB), Darrynton Evans (RB), Shane Buechele (QB), Travis Clayton (T), and Javon Solomon (DE) are on IR.
- Miami Dolphins: River Cracraft (WR), Anthony Schwartz (WR), Cam Smith (CB), Patrick McMorris (S), and Grayson Murphy (LB) are on IR. Malik Washington (WR) is questionable with a quad injury.
Betting Trends:
- Buffalo Bills: 5-11 ATS in last 16 games; Over in 5 of last 6 games; 7-1 SU in last 8 games; 11-1 SU in last 12 games against Miami; 4-1 SU in last 5 games on the road against Miami.
- Miami Dolphins: 1-4 ATS in last 5 games; Under in 5 of last 6 games; Over in 13 of last 19 games against Buffalo; 9-2 SU in last 11 home games; 1-4 SU in last 5 home games against Buffalo.
Summary and Prediction: Despite the Miami Dolphins’ home advantage and solid performance in Week 1, the Buffalo Bills appear to have the edge with their recent form and key players performing well. Expect the Bills to maintain their momentum and secure a close win. The predicted final score is Buffalo Bills 26, Miami Dolphins 23.
