Game Information
- Matchup: Buffalo Bills at Miami Dolphins
- Date: Sunday, November 9
- Time: 1:00 PM EST
- Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
- TV: CBS
- Betting Odds: Bills -9.5, Over/Under 50.5
Showdown in South Florida
A critical AFC East battle is on tap for Week 10 as the Buffalo Bills travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins. Oddsmakers have installed the Bills as heavy 9.5-point road favorites, a testament to their perceived dominance but a surprisingly large number for a divisional game on the road. With a high total of 50.5, Vegas expects a shootout between two of the league’s most dynamic offenses.
Bills Dealing with Defensive Wounds
The Buffalo Bills enter this matchup looking to solidify their standing atop the division. Their high-powered offense, led by quarterback Josh Allen, is expected to be its usual formidable self. However, the story for Buffalo revolves around the health of their defense.
Recent injury reports have highlighted vulnerabilities. The team will be without key pass rusher A.J. Epenesa, who is sidelined with a concussion. On the back end, the defense is also feeling the loss of safety Taylor Rapp, who was placed on injured reserve in late October with a lingering knee injury. These absences, combined with other depth concerns at linebacker, could create opportunities for Miami’s speedy offense. The Bills’ offense will likely need to score early and often to take pressure off their banged-up defensive unit.
Dolphins Hope to Exploit Injuries at Home
The Miami Dolphins have the offensive firepower to hang with anyone, making this a dangerous matchup for the Bills. Playing at home in the familiar South Florida climate, the Dolphins will look to get their track team of receivers going early against a potentially vulnerable Bills secondary.
The key for Miami will be protection and execution. While the search results don’t provide a complete, up-to-date injury list for this specific week, monitoring the official Dolphins injury report will be critical, as their health has been a recurring storyline this season. If Miami’s offensive line can give their quarterback time, they have the weapons to exploit the absences of Epenesa and Rapp and put points on the board. A win at home would be a massive statement and tighten the AFC East race considerably.
Prediction
A 9.5-point spread in a divisional road game is substantial. While the Bills are arguably the more complete team, their defensive injuries are a major concern against an explosive Dolphins offense. Miami has the talent on offense to keep this game close, especially in their home stadium. Buffalo’s offense is elite, but it’s hard to trust their defense to completely shut down the Dolphins given their current health status.
The Bills should still have enough firepower to pull out the victory, but asking them to win by double-digits on the road feels like a tall order. This game has all the makings of a back-and-forth offensive showcase where the last team with the ball could win. The high total of 50.5 points to a shootout, and both teams are equipped to deliver one.
The Pick: Dolphins +9.5Over/Under: Over 50.5Predicted Score: Bills 31, Dolphins 27
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