2024-09-12 21:30:03
The Miami Dolphins (1-0) and Buffalo Bills (1-0) will meet on Thursday Night Football to begin the Week 2 NFL schedule. This will be a contest with two high-powered offenses led by Josh Allen and Tua Tagovailoa. The two star quarterbacks have played against one another seven times, with Allen owning a 6-1 record over Tagovailoa. Allen threw for 300 yards in both meetings between the Bills and Dolphins a season ago, while Tagovailoa tossed an interception in both matchups.
Kickoff from at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Fla., is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. Miami is a 2.5-point favorite in the latest Bills vs. Dolphins odds via the SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 48.5. Before locking in any Dolphins vs. Bills picks, make sure to check out the NFL predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine expert Mike Tierney.
A veteran sportswriter whose work appears periodically in the New York Times and Los Angeles Times, Mike Tierney has covered the NFL for decades and reported from seven Super Bowls. Mike is 154-124-9 in the NFL the past two seasons, returning $1,586 to $100 players. Tierney also has a strong read on the Bills. In fact, he is 40-27-4 (+1062) on his last 71 NFL picks in games involving Buffalo. Anyone who has followed him is way up.
Now, Tierney has locked in on Bills vs. Dolphins and just revealed his coveted NFL picks and sports betting predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are several NFL odds and NFL betting lines on the spread, money line and over/under for Dolphins vs. Bills:
- Bills vs. Dolphins spread: Miami -2.5
- Bills vs. Dolphins over/under: 48.5 points
- Bills vs. Dolphins money line: Dolphins -137, Bills +117
- BUF: Bills finished with 352 total yards of offense in Week 1
- MIA: Miami went 8-of-16 on third downs in Week 1
- Bills vs. Dolphins picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why the Bills can cover
Linebacker Terrel Bernard has been thrust into a larger role with Matt Milano sidelined, but he answered the call. Bernard has strong body control and changes direction swiftly in open space. In the opener against the Cardinals, he had a team-high 10 tackles. In his career, Bernard has 176 total tackles and 6.5 sacks.
Defensive end Greg Rousseau came out hot in Week 1. He has impressive length and strength that allows him to gain leverage on offensive linemen. In his last outing, the Miami product compiled team-highs in sacks (three) and TFLs (three), along with six total tackles and a forced fumble. In his four-year NFL career, the 24-year-old has logged 20 sacks and 12 pass deflections, using his long arms to swat passes at the line of scrimmage. See who to back at SportsLine.
Why the Dolphins can cover
The Dolphins are able to create explosive plays at will. In 2023, Miami ranked first in the NFL in total offense (401.3), firs in passing offense (265.5), and second in points per game (29.2). The Dolphins picked up where they off in the season opener, recording 400 total yards of offense.
Running back De’Von Achane (ankle) owns elite speed and uses his footwork to accelerate away from defenders. The Texas A&M product finished with 24 rushing yards and one rushing score. As a pass-catcher, he had seven receptions (7 targets) for 76 receiving yards. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle is another dynamic weapon on the outside. Waddle tracks the deep ball well and owns secure hands. In Week 1, the Alabama product snagged five catches for 109 yards and 21.8 yards per reception. See who to back at SportsLine.
How to make Bills vs. Dolphins picks
Tierney is leaning Under the total. He’s also found a critical x-factor he says makes side of the spread hit hard. Find out what it is at SportsLine.
So who wins Dolphins vs. Bills on Thursday Night Football, and what critical x-factor makes one side hit hard? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the Dolphins vs. Bills spread to back, all from the expert who is 40-27 on picks involving Buffalo, and find out.
