Bills vs. Dolphins Prediction: Miami Predicted to Win After New Data Released for NFL Week 2 [2024]

The Miami Dolphins will square off with the Buffalo Bills in NFL Week 2 action at Hard Rock Stadium on Thursday, commencing at 8:15PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NFL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Dolphins as the most likely winner of the game.

"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Bills-Dolphins game 10,000 times," said Dimers' Chief Content Officer, Nick Slade.

"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Dolphins with a win probability of 59% and the Bills with 41%."

Bills vs. Dolphins Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

The NFL Week 2 action between the Dolphins and Bills at Hard Rock Stadium is scheduled to commence at 8:15PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Bills vs. Miami Dolphins
• Date: Thursday, September 12, 2024
• Time: 8:15PM ET/5:15PM PT
• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
• Merchandise: Buy Dolphins and Bills gear at Fanatics

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of this week's Bills vs. Dolphins matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Dolphins vs. Bills picks, be sure to check out the latest NFL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Bills vs. Dolphins Predictions

Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NFL matchup between the Bills and Dolphins 10,000 times as part of our NFL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Dolphins a 59% chance of defeating the Bills in Week 2 of the NFL season. Our predicted final score has the Dolphins winning 25-23.

According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and the Bills and Dolphins each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 49-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.

Bills vs. Dolphins Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Bills	Dolphins
Spread	+2.5 (-105)	-2.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+120	-134
Total	o49 (-115)	u49 (-105)

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Bills vs. Dolphins Picks

Our model's biggest edge in the Bills vs. Dolphins matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NFL picks for every game throughout the season.

Full access to our picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.

Bills vs. Dolphins TD Scorers

Who will score an anytime touchdown in Bills vs. Dolphins?

According to our model, Miami's Tyreek Hill is most likely to score the first TD in Bills vs. Dolphins.

Our projections give Hill a 12.4% chance of getting in for six first at Hard Rock Stadium, while the Dolphins WR is a 50.6% chance of registering an anytime touchdown.

First Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Bills

Player	First TD Probability
Josh Allen	10.2%
James Cook	7.5%
Keon Coleman	5.5%

Miami Dolphins

Player	First TD Probability
Tyreek Hill	12.4%
De'Von Achane	11.6%
Jaylen Waddle	6.6%

Anytime Touchdown Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Bills

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Josh Allen	45.5%
James Cook	35.1%
Keon Coleman	26.7%

Miami Dolphins

Player	Anytime TD Probability
Tyreek Hill	50.6%
De'Von Achane	49.1%
Jaylen Waddle	32.5%

Bills vs Dolphins Player Props

Discover our predictions for the players likely to lead in passing, rushing and receiving yards for both the Bills and Dolphins. For detailed projections, join Dimers Pro.

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Bills vs. Dolphins Quarterbacks

Of the starting quarterbacks, the Bills' Josh Allen is projected to throw for fewer yards than the Dolphins' Tua Tagovailoa.

Bills Rushing

James Cook, Josh Allen and Ray Davis are projected to be the leading rushers for the Bills.

Player	Position
James Cook	RB
Josh Allen	QB
Ray Davis	RB

Dolphins Rushing

De'Von Achane, Jeff Wilson and Jaylen Wright are expected to lead the Dolphins in rushing yards.

Player	Position
De'Von Achane	RB
Jeff Wilson	RB
Jaylen Wright	RB

Bills Receiving

Khalil Shakir, Keon Coleman, Dalton Kincaid, Curtis Samuel and James Cook are projected to top the receiving yards for the Bills.

Player	Position
Khalil Shakir	WR
Keon Coleman	WR
Dalton Kincaid	TE
Curtis Samuel	WR
James Cook	RB

Dolphins Receiving

Tyreek Hill, Jaylen Waddle, De'Von Achane, Jonnu Smith and Durham Smythe are projected to lead the Dolphins in receiving yards.

Player	Position
Tyreek Hill	WR
Jaylen Waddle	WR
De'Von Achane	RB
Jonnu Smith	TE
Durham Smythe	TE

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Conclusion

We predict the Dolphins, with a 59% win probability, will likely beat the Bills in Week 2 of the NFL season.

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