The Buffalo Bills have overcome a season of tumult and near tragedy. Buffalo is coming off an inspiring home win over the New England Patriots. Certainly, their hearts were with teammate Damar Hamlin. Hamlin continues to recover from a cardiac arrest he suffered on Monday Night Football at the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 17. Buffalo was the season-opening NFL odds favorite to win the AFC. Subsequently, Buffalo has verified that status with a strong season. The Miami Dolphins got into the playoffs thanks to 3rd-string QB Skylar Thompson delivering a win over the Jets in the season finale.
Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills NFL Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Sunday, January 15, 2023, 1 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York |
| TV Coverage: | CBS |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Dolphins | +10½ (-110) | 44½ (-110) | +460 |  |
| Bills | -10½ (-110) | 44½ (-110) | -620 | |
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Dolphins at Bills SBG Odds Overview
Miami barely got into the sportsbook postseason and will be without the services of top QB Tua Tagovailoa. Miami is an excellent example of a team that doesn’t belong in the playoffs. Yet the Dolphins are in because of the expanded format. At the beginning of 2022, Buffalo was a top favorite to win the Super Bowl and has been there all season.
Miami Dolphins Team Overview
Last Sunday, the Miami Dolphins won 11-6 against the New York Jets as 3.5-point home favorites. Also, the Dolphins and Jets went under the total of 37. Miami stands at 9-8 straight up, 9-8 against the spread, and 8-9 over/under the total.
Overall, Miami has NFL metrics of 6th for total offense, 4th for passing, 25th for rushing, and 11th for scoring. While on defense, the Fish are 18th overall, 27th against the pass, 4th against the rush, and 24th for points allowed. Miami ranks 12th for fewest turnovers lost and 30th for takeaways. Rookie Skylar Thompson started at quarterback. However, he had no turnovers and 152 yards passing. Thus, Thompson did just enough to get the first win of his career. Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson combined for 143 yards rushing. While tight end Mike Gesicki led the Dolphins with 46 yards receiving. Including a 32-yard catch in the fourth quarter.
Buffalo Bills Team Overview
Last Sunday, the Buffalo Bills won 35-23 against the New England Patriots as 8-point home favorites. And then the Bills and Pats went over the total of 44. As a result, Buffalo is 13-3 straight up, 8-7-1 against the spread, and 6-10 over/under the total.
Overall, Buffalo has NFL metrics of 2nd for total offense, 7th for passing, 7th for rushing, and 2nd for scoring. While on defense, The Bills are 6th overall, 5th against the pass, 5th against the rush, and 2nd for points allowed. Buffalo ranks 30th for fewest turnovers lost and 10th for takeaways.
At the onset, Buffalo’s Nyheim Hines returned the opening kickoff 96 yards for a touchdown. Additionally, Hines later ran back a TD kickoff return of 101 yards. Subsequently, Buffalo fans were on their feet chanting for Damar Hamlin. Buffalo QB Josh Allen finished 19 of 31 for 254 yards with three touchdowns and an interception.
Dolphins at Bills SBG Free Picks
In this situation, the worst of the playoff teams deserve to be the big time NFL betting odds dog they are. It is difficult for gamblers to believe Miami has a chance. Especially with their quarterback situation in flux.
Dolphins at Bills SBG Best Bet: Buffalo Bills.