Miami Dolphins at Buffalo Bills Betting Preview
14 January 2023
The NFL Playoffs are set to begin on Saturday, but there are three very important NFL Wild Card Round Games on Sunday. In the first game of the day, it will be the Buffalo Bills hosting the Miami Dolphins in a showdown of AFC East teams.
Miami got into the playoffs as the number seven seed in the AFC, and that earned them a matchup with their division rivals. The Dolphins got off to a huge start in 2022 but ended the year by going just 9-8.
Buffalo finished the regular season with a record of 13-4, and they once again were the champions of the AFC East Division. The Bills have been a Super Bowl contender all season long, and they come into the playoffs with a ton of momentum.
The Buffalo Bills are 10.5-point betting favorites over the Miami Dolphins on Sunday afternoon.
Dolphins Dealing With Injuries
The Miami Dolphins will be without quarterback Tua Tagovailoa on Sunday afternoon, and that is going to be a huge blow to the offense. Miami was a great offensive team at times this season, but they managed just 11 points in their most recent win.
Wide receiver Tyreek Hill is still going to be a huge part of this offense, as he racked up over 1,700 receiving yards this season. Miami will try to slow this game down with the run, but they aren't afraid to take shots, either.
The Dolphins' defense had 40 sacks during the regular season, and that unit is going to have to stand up in this game. Getting pressure on Josh Allen would allow the Dolphins to keep this game close.
Bills Lighting Up the Scoreboard
The Buffalo Bills ended the regular season by scoring over 28 points per game, and they have the ability to be explosive on offense. Buffalo has the ability to score points in a variety of ways, but they will be looking to run the football in this game.
Quarterback Josh Allen threw for over 4,200 yards during the regular season, and he can also make big plays on the ground. Buffalo has the ability to put a game away on the ground if they get a lead, and that can help them make a deep playoff run.
The Bills are extremely aggressive on the defensive side of the football, and that is going to be a huge key in this matchup. Buffalo has a ton of postseason experience, and they know how to win games.
Dolphins Battle Bills in Defeat
These two teams are very familiar with each other, and that should lead to a terrific battle in this NFL Playoff matchup. Buffalo is much better on both sides of the ball, but the Dolphins have enough offensive talent to make this game interesting.
There is a ton of pressure on the Bills to deliver in this game, and that could cause them to play tight in the first half. Miami just won't have enough offense to win this game, but they will keep things interesting heading into the fourth quarter.
Take the 10.5 points and bet on the Miami Dolphins in this NFL Wild Card Game, but it will be the Buffalo Bills that advance to the Divisional Round.
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