Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks: The Buffalo Bills host the Miami Dolphins, Sunday Sept 12, as they kick off the 2010 NFL season. The Bills won their last meeting 31-14, on home turf. NFL oddsmakers at BODOG.com have the Dolphins as -3 point road favorites over the Bills while the game's total has been posted at 38.5 points . Be sure to get your Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks in now at BETUS.com
The Dolphins have revamped their defense, have added a new big-play wide receiver with the hope of rebounding from a disappointing 2009.They finished 7-9 and missed the playoffs for the seventh time in eight years. Their bad defense was the cause. Miami was tied for fifth-fewest in the league with 21 forced turnovers and allowed a franchise-record 140 fourth-quarter points, a league-worst. "When you look back at us, we gave up too many big plays a year ago, no question about it," Coach Tony Sparano said. "That has to be fixed." The Dolphins' 3-4 defense that will put a larger emphasis on rushing the quarterback. They’re also expecting Brandon Marshall to cause plenty of chaos for opposing defenses . Acquired in April from Denver, the two-time Pro Bowler joins a team that had six receiving TDs last season. Marshall had 101 receptions for 1,120 yards and a career-best 10 TDs in 2009. He is one of two players (New England's Wes Welker) with more than 300 catches over the last three seasons.
The Bills are hoping a rookie running back can make Coach Chan Gailey's first season a successful one. Running back C.J. Spiller can help them return to the playoffs for the first time since 1999. Selected ninth overall from Clemson, last season's ACC player of the year won the starting job in the preseason after rushing for 122 yards and three TDs. Although Fred Jackson (broken hand) and Marshawn Lynch (ankle) missed significant time during camp, Gailey said Spiller likely would have won the job even if the two were healthy. The Bills defense will be tested against the 1-2 combination of Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown . Williams led the Dolphins with 1,121 yards and 11 TDs last season, while Brown, a 2008 Pro Bowler, was limited to 647 yards after missing the final seven games with a broken right foot.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Home team is 5-1-1 ATS in their last 7 meetings.
- Dolphins are 3-8-1 ATS in their last 12 meetings.
- Dolphins are 1-5 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Buffalo.
- Bills are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in Week 1.
- Dolphins are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games in Week 1.
Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills
When: Sun, Sept 12, 1:00 PM ET
Line: BETUS.com
Pick: Dolphins -3
Point-Spreads.com Miami Dolphins vs Buffalo Bills 2010 NFL Week 1 Picks
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