Written by: Evan PerkinsThe Buffalo Bills (1-0) head to Miami Gardens, Florida, to take on the Miami Dolphins (1-0) at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, September 12 at 8:15 PM ET. NFL betting odds show the Dolphins slightly favored with a point spread at -1.5 (-110).
The Bills took care of business in Week 1 of NFL action when they defeated the Arizona Cardinals 34-28. This was a closely contested game, as the Bills were down 17-10 after the first half. They would then put up a solid 14-point third quarter to push this momentum into their favor.
Josh Allen completed 18 of his 23 passes for 232 yards and two passing touchdowns. He also ran in two touchdowns, making him the game's biggest offensive threat.
Keon Coleman was big offensively in this matchup, helping the Bills move the chains. He had four receptions for 51 yards, which helped the Bills move up the field with 23 first downs.
The Bills totaled 352 yards while allowing the Cardinals to get 270. Both teams committed a turnover and had the ball for roughly the same amount of time. If the Bills want to continue successfully, they will need to have more time with the ball and slow the Dolphins' offense.
The Dolphins narrowly defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-17 in their season opener. The game ended with a 52-yard field goal from Jason Sanders as time expired. This was a remarkable comeback after being down 17-7 after the first half.
Tua Tagovailoa had an outstanding performance overall but did not throw the ball well, with 23 of his 37 passes completed. He accumulated 338 yards and a touchdown. Tyreek Hill put up appealing numbers with seven receptions for 130 yards and a touchdown.
Despite being a close game, the Dolphins had 400 yards and 18 first downs while allowing the Jaguars to get 267 yards and forcing a turnover. They had possession of the ball for about 33 minutes, which gave them a slight edge to win.
The Dolphins will need to be more aggressive on both sides of the ball against the Bills. They came out flat against the Jaguars and made careless passes. The defense cannot allow the Bills to get hot and have momentum early in the game.
MyBookie has your NFL betting needs in the Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins showdown, with odds showing the Dolphins as 1.5-point favorites. Current market trends show the Dolphins having a 52.0 percent chance of winning.
The Bills look appealing on paper, especially the recent performance by Allen. If he can continue his success with the level of accuracy, they have a shot to win this game.
