Bills vs. Dolphins Odds
MIAMI, FL (The Spread) – The NFL weekend gets started on Thursday night when the Miami Dolphins host the Buffalo Bills in an AFC East clash at 8:25PM ET on the NFL Network.
Both teams come into this game at 5-4 overall. Miami is 2-2 at home and 5-4 against the spread while Buffalo is 2-3 at home and 4-5 against the spread. Buffalo has won its last three meetings with the Dolphins.
Trends show that the Bills are 4-1 against the spread in their last 5 against Miami and the favorite has covered the spread in 6 of the last 7 in this series. These two have hit the under in 4 of their last 5 meetings.
According to oddsmakers from Bovada.lv, Miami is favored at home, as the Dolphins are getting odds of -6 points against the Bills. The over/under total for the game has been set at 42.5 points (View Matchup). The opening odds for this game had Miami favored by 5 points. The spread then gradually worked its way up to 6 points. The over/under total for the game opened at 42 points and held there most of the week before bumping up to 42.5.
Miami is coming off a 20-16 loss at Detroit, which snapped a three-game winning streak for the Dolphins. Miami already suffered a 29-10 loss to Buffalo on the road in week 2, but the team looks much better now than it did then. The defense is allowing just 309.8 yards per game, including only 210.8 passing yards per game, which ranks second in the NFL. The offense is posting 350.5 yards per game. Quarterback Ryan Tannehill has thrown for 2,114 yards and 15 touchdowns to lead the team while Lamar Miller has rushed for 528 yards and five scores. The defense is led by Cameron Wake, who has 20 tackles and 8.5 sacks.
Buffalo is coming off a 17-13 loss to the Chiefs at home, snapping a two-game win streak. The Bills come into this game with a strong defense, allowing just 320.7 yards per game. However, the offense is posting just 331 yards per contest. Quarterback Kyle Orton has thrown for 1,387 yards and 10 touchdowns this season to lead the offense while Sammy Watkins has caught 42 passes for 617 yards and five scores. The Buffalo defense is led by Marcell Dareus, who has 24 tackles and 10 sacks.
In terms of Injuries, Miami tight end Dion Sims (toe) and linebacker Koa Misi (back) are questionable while cornerback Cortland Finnegan (neck) is out. Buffalo receiver Marquise Goodwin (ribs) is questionable while defensive end Jarius Wynn (knee) is doubtful.
The Public Bets for this game are currently backing the Dolphins, as Miami is getting 65% of the wagers with odds of -6 points against Buffalo on Thursday night.
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