Dolphins vs Bills Prediction, Odds & Best Prop Bets โ€“ NFL, Week 9

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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Nov 01, 2024, 3:29 PM
  • The Bills are -6 point favorites vs the Dolphins
  • Total (Over/Under): 49.5 points
  • Watch this game on CBS

The Miami Dolphins (2-5-0) visit Highmark Stadium to take on the Buffalo Bills (6-2-0) on Nov. 3. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:00pm EDT in Orchard Park, NY.

The Bills are betting favorites in this matchup, with the spread sitting at -6 (-110).

The Dolphins vs. Bills Over/Under is 49.5 total points for the game.

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Dolphins vs. Bills Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Dolphins+6 -11049.5 -110+220
Bills -6 -11049.5 -110-275

Dolphins vs. Bills Prediction

The winning team model predicts the Bills will win this game with 70.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, offensive & defensive matchups and recent game results.

Dolphins vs Bills Spread Prediction

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Bills will cover the spread with 69.0% confidence.

This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performances for both teams, opening and current betting lines plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.


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We’ve highlighted some favorite NFL player prop bets for Dolphins players this playoff game, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Dolphins Player Prop Bets Today

  • Braxton Berrios has hit the Receiving Yards Under in 10 of his last 11 games (+8.75 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Durham Smythe has hit the Receptions Over in his last 8 games (+8.55 Units / 83% ROI)
  • Tua Tagovailoa has hit the TD Passes Under in 10 of his last 13 games (+6.70 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Durham Smythe has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 7 of his last 9 games (+5.05 Units / 50% ROI)
  • Braxton Berrios has hit the Longest Reception Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 84% ROI)

And here are some top NFL player prop bets for Bills players for this matchup, looking at profitable historical betting trends:

Best Bills Player Prop Best Bets Today

  • Khalil Shakir has hit the Receptions Over in 12 of his last 18 games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Khalil Shakir has hit the Receiving Yards Over in 12 of his last 18 games (+5.30 Units / 26% ROI)
  • James Cook has hit the Longest Reception Under in his last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 79% ROI)
  • Curtis Samuel has hit the Receptions Under in 9 of his last 14 games (+4.75 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Ray Davis has hit the Rushing Yards Over in 6 of his last 7 games (+4.70 Units / 58% ROI)

First Touchdown Scorer Bet for Bills vs Dolphins

Player Name 1st TD Odds
James Cook (Buf) +500
Josh Allen (Buf) +650

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Bet for Bills vs Dolphins

Player Name Anytime TD Odds
James Cook (Buf) -160
Josh Allen (Buf) +110
De'Von Achane (MIA) +125

Receiving Props: Total Receiving Yards for Bills vs Dolphins

Player Name Over Under
Tyreek Hill (MIA) 76.5 -115 76.5 -115
James Cook (BUF) 14.5 -125 14.5 -105
Raheem Mostert (MIA) 5.5 -110 5.5 -120
Dalton Kincaid (BUF) 40.5 -110 40.5 -120
Jaylen Waddle (MIA) 51.5 -115 51.5 -115

Rushing Props: Total Rushing Yards for Bills vs Dolphins

Player Name Over Under
James Cook (BUF) 67.5 -115 67.5 -120
Tua Tagovailoa (MIA) 5.5 -125 5.5 -105
Raheem Mostert (MIA) 31.5 -115 31.5 -115
Josh Allen (BUF) 28.5 -120 28.5 -110
Ray Davis (BUF) 17.5 -120 17.5 -110
  • The Miami Dolphins have hit the 3Q Game Total Under in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.15 Units / 28% ROI)
  • The Miami Dolphins have hit the 4Q Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 games (+2.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • The Miami Dolphins have covered the 2Q Spread in 5 of their last 7 away games (+2.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • The Miami Dolphins have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Miami Dolphins have covered the 3Q Spread in 9 of their last 16 games (+0.95 Units / 5% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 2Q Game Total Over in 15 of their last 19 games (+11.65 Units / 52% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the 3Q Moneyline in 11 of their last 19 games (+7.15 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have covered the 3Q Spread in 13 of their last 19 games (+6.70 Units / 29% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the Team Total Over in 7 of their last 9 games at home (+5.05 Units / 49% ROI)
  • The Buffalo Bills have hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)

Dolphins Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Dolphins art 1-6 (-5.8 Units / -72.05% ROI).

  • Dolphins are 2-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -50% ROI
  • Dolphins are 2-5 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -45.45% ROI
  • Dolphins are 5-2 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / ROI

Bills Against the Spread (ATS) Record

Against the spread this NFL season, the Bills are 5-3 (+1.8 Units / 20.69% ROI).

  • Bills are 6-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 26.75% ROI
  • Bills are 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.5 Units / -5.62% ROI
  • Bills are 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.6% ROI

Miami Dolphins: Keys to the Game vs. the Buffalo Bills

The Dolphins are winless (0-3) when the opposing team commits less than 60 yards in penalties this season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .491.

The Dolphins were undefeated (7-0) when allowing less than 5 explosive passes last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .574.

The Dolphins are 1-4 (.200) when converting less than 50% of third down conversion opportunities this season — 7th-worst in NFL; League Avg: .445.

The Dolphins were undefeated (4-0) when allowing less than 30% of third down conversion opportunities last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .654.

Buffalo Bills: Keys to the Game vs. the Miami Dolphins

The Bills were 3-1 (.750) when not forcing a turnover last season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .265.

The Bills are 10-1 (.909) at home since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: .539.

The Bills were winless (0-4) when rushing for less than 100 yards last season — T-worst in NFL; League Avg: .336.

The Bills are 3-1 (.750) when not forcing a turnover since the 2023 season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: .270.

Additional Matchup Notes for Miami Dolphins vs. Buffalo Bills

Bills QBs have been 10 sacked this season — fewest in NFL. The Dolphins have sacked the quarterback 9 times this season — T-2nd-fewest in NFL.

Bills RBs have rushed for 10 or more yards on 13.5% of 170 carries this season — 3rd-best in NFL. The Dolphins have allowed 10+ yards on 14.0% of carries to RBs this season — T-4th-worst in NFL.

Bills RBs have gained 934 yards on 98 receptions (9.5 YPR) since the 2023 season — 2nd-best in NFL. The Dolphins have allowed 8.4 Yards Per Reception to RBs since the 2023 season — 3rd-worst in NFL.

The Dolphins have averaged just -0.18 epa per play against a light rush since the 2023 season — T-5th-worst in NFL. The Bills have allowed just -0.73 epa per play with a light rush since the 2023 season — best in NFL.

The Dolphins have scored on 26.9% of their drives this season — 3rd-worst in NFL. The Bills defense has allowed scores on 29.8% of opponent drives this season — 5th-best in NFL.

The Dolphins have scored on 26.3% of their drives in the second half this season — 3rd-worst in NFL. The Bills defense has allowed scores on 16.7% of opponent drives in the second half this season — best in NFL.

Miami Dolphins Offense: Important Stats

The Dolphins have turned the ball over on downs 13 times this season — T-most in NFL.

The Dolphins have converted fourth downs on just 6 of 20 plays (30%) in short yardage situations since the 2023 season — worst in NFL; League Avg: 64%.

The Dolphins had 19 TDs that were 20+ yards last season — most in NFL.

The Dolphins are averaging 8.7 drives per TD this season — T-worst Drives Per TD rate in NFL; League Avg: 4.7.

Buffalo Bills Offense: Important Stats

The Bills went three and out on 12% of their drives last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 22%.

The Bills went three and out on 10% of their drives in the 2nd half last season — best in NFL; League Avg: 20%.

The Bills have converted fourth downs on 8 of 8 plays (100%) this season — T-best in NFL; League Avg: 54%.

The Bills ran successful plays on 55% of rush attempts in the 1st half last season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 43%.

Miami Dolphins Defense: Important Stats

The Dolphins defense has not allowed a third down conversion with a heavy rush since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 33%.

The Dolphins defense have allowed -0.55 epa per play on contested throws this season — best in NFL; League Avg: -0.07.

The Dolphins defense has allowed a third down conversion rate of 20% when blitzing since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 37%.

The Dolphins defense have allowed -0.34 epa per play on first drive of the game this season — 2nd-best in NFL; League Avg: 0.02.

Buffalo Bills Defense: Important Stats

The Bills defense have allowed -0.73 epa per play with a light rush since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: -0.01.

The Bills defense has allowed successful plays on 8% of pass attempts with a light rush since the 2023 season — best in NFL; League Avg: 42%.

The Bills defense have allowed -1.02 epa per play with tight coverage this season — best in NFL; League Avg: -0.39.

The Bills defense has allowed scores on 12% of opponent drives in the 4th quarter this season — best in NFL; League Avg: 35%.

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