Bills at Dolphins NFL Week 2 Betting Lines

Buffalo Bills NFL Week 2 Betting Lines

The Buffalo Bills began their quest for a sixth consecutive AFC East title by rallying from a 17-3 deficit late in the second quarter to secure a 34-28 victory in their season opener. At one point, the Bills got ahead of the closing 7-point NFL odds after Josh Allen scored his second rushing touchdown of the game with eight-plus minutes remaining in the fourth quarter. However, an immediate breakdown on special teams allowed the Arizona Cardinals to respond with a 96-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, narrowing the score to 31-28. A wild fourth quarter, which saw 21 total points scored, concluded with Tyler Bass's 30-yard field goal, sealing the win for Buffalo in front of the Bills Mafia. The victory marked the Bills' fourth straight home win and their eighth in the last ten games dating back to last season. Despite the win, the failure to cover dropped Buffalo to 4-6 against the NFL spread over that span.

With the win, the Bills took a step closer towards exceeding their 10.5-game season win total odds for the third straight year. Entering Week 1 against Arizona, Buffalo's odds of winning the AFC East were +180, while their odds of making the playoffs were -185, with "No" paying off at +150. Now 1-0 both straight up and against the spread heading into the second week of the NFL betting season, the Bills' odds to win the AFC remained at +800, while their Super Bowl LIX odds shortened from 16-1 to 15-1. The 62 combined points easily surpassed the 45-point over/under, which saw a good amount of under money surface on game day due to weather concerns. This high-scoring outcome moved the "over" to 3-1 in the Bills' last four games, dating back to last season. However, the "under" has been the more profitable bet in recent history with it cashing in six of the team's last ten matchups dating back to last season 46.6 points scored on average.

NFL Week 2 Betting Lines

Buffalo Bills +2

Miami Dolphins -2

Total: 49

Money Line: Bills +115, Dolphins -135

Buffalo Bills Week 2 Matchup

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, the Buffalo Bills will take on the Miami Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Kickoff time for Thursday Night Football is set for 8:15 p.m. ET with television coverage on Prime Video. The NFL Week 2 betting odds for this divisional tilt between the Bills and Dolphins opened with Buffalo catching 2-points and the total lined 50.5. Despite the Bills only taking in 26 percent of the bets and 36 percent of the money at the time of this action report, linemakers have been remiss to move the betting line off the opener. That likely has much to do with the fact that Buffalo swept last season’s rivalry moving it to a moneymaking 9-1 SU in the division rival’s last ten run-ins. The Bills have gone off the board dogged to the Fins only twice under Josh Allen’s watch—a scenario the Bills went 1-1 SU and against the spread in losing 21-17 as 3.5-point dogs in Miami back in 2018. Before the teams played to a low scoring 21-14 final in last year’s Week 18 clash, the over cashed in the three prior meetings with an average of 64.7 points scored. With that, it comes with little surprise to see the Week 2 Thursday nighter possess the highest O/U of the football betting slate for those betting on the NFL with crypto. Consequently, the Week 2 total has risen to 51, with around 70 percent of bets favoring a high-scoring game.

Buffalo Bills Week 1 Recap

In their season opener, the Buffalo Bills showcased resilience and depth by overcoming a 14-point deficit to secure a 34-28 victory against the Arizona Cardinals. Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge, accounting for four touchdowns, including a spectacular leap over a defender to score a game-sealing touchdown in the fourth quarter. Despite significant changes to their receiving corps, having traded Stefon Diggs and lost Gabe Davis in free agency, Allen connected with nine different targets, highlighting the Bills’ offensive versatility and the emergence of new talents like rookie Keon Coleman. The defense, despite being young and injury-depleted, was a crucial factor. Greg Rousseau recorded a career-high three sacks, including a critical forced fumble that set up a go-ahead touchdown. Late-game heroics from Damar Hamlin and Ja’Marcus Ingram preserved the win. Coach Sean McDermott praised the team’s readiness and determination, noting the strong contributions from new and backup players stepping up under pressure.

2024 Buffalo Bills Schedule, Results & Record

The Bills won the AFC East each of the four seasons after the New England Patriots dynasty met its demise. It amounted to three straight division round losses and a defeat in the AFC title game with no Super Bowl title to call its own.

Buffalo Bills Past Seasons (2000)

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