Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills Betting Preview
17 December 2022
The Miami Dolphins will face the Buffalo Bills in an AFC East battle tonight. With a record of 8-5, the Dolphins need a few more wins to secure a playoff spot.
A loss tonight could potentially see them fall to third in the division. However, getting a win over the Buffalo Bills is much easier said than done. So, how can they beat one of the best offenses in the NFL this weekend?
The Buffalo Bills not only have an incredible offense but a defense to match. They've won four of their last five games, including a recent one over the New York Jets.
Although they're one of the best teams in the league, the Bills have a lot to prove. They can do that by beating another division rival this weekend. They'll have to cover 7.5 points to win at the sportsbook, though.
Miami Dolphins: Dolphins have lost two straight games
The Miami Dolphins have lost back-to-back games and scored just 17 points in both of them. Their most recent loss was to the Los Angeles Chargers, a game in which they lost 23-17.
Their defense performed well, but their offense couldn't get the ball moving. This could definitely be a problem as they head to Buffalo to face the Bills.
Averaging 24.3 points per game, the Miami Dolphins rank eighth in points per game. Over the last few weeks, however, this offense has taken a step back.
A big problem for Miami is its running game which averages 89.8 yards per game. They rank 29th in this category, one of the worst averages in the NFL. Their passing game ranks second in the league with 277.9 yards.
Buffalo Bills: Bills' defense is the key to winning this game
There are a few things that the Buffalo Bills do rather well. Aside from scoring a lot of points, this team has one of the best rushing games in the league.
Averaging 133.7 rushing yards per game, the Bills rank eighth in the NFL. In terms of points, they're averaging 27.2 points per game, ranking fourth in the NFL.
The other thing that the Bills do really well is on defense, allowing just 17 points per game. They rank second in the NFL in points allowed per game this season.
In their last two games, they've held their opponents under 14 points. Considering they have such a stout defense, the Bills are definitely the better choice here.
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills Betting Pick
When looking at these two teams, there are a few things that stick out. The Dolphins' defense allows 24 points per game, which won't help them here. They also lack a strong running game which is what they'd need to win this game.
The Bills' defense is one of the best in the NFL, and they have a high-scoring offense to match. Scoring 27.2 points per game, this offense should be able to overwhelm the Dolphins early. Take the Bills at the sportsbook to cover the spread and for the total to go under.
DunkelIndex Free Pick: Buffalo Bills -7.5, UNDER
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