The Buffalo Bills rebounded nicely in Week 7 after they were handed their first loss of the season back in Week 5, meanwhile the Miami Dolphins have dropped two straight games, four of their last six. The Miami Dolphins (2-4) host the Buffalo Bills (5-1), Sunday October 26, at Dolphins Stadium for some bone crunching NFL Week 8 action. NFL oddsmakers at SBGglobal.com have the Bills as -1 ½ point road favorites with the over/under posted at 42 points. Get your Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins NFL Week 8 Picks in now at SBGglobal.com
The Bills beat the Chargers 23-14 at home in Week 7. QB Trent Edwards made 25 of 30 passes for 261 yards with one touchdown pass; he has five touchdown passes for 1,209 yards with two interceptions in six starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Marshawn Lynch with 19 carries for 70 yards with one touchdown. Their top receiver on the day was WR Lee Evans with eight catches for 98 yards with one touchdown. The Bills are averaging 24.8 ppg and they give up an average 18.3 ppg. On the road they are 2-1 SU where they average 22.7 ppg and they give up an average 23.7 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 17th in the league averaging 322 yards a game, thanks to their 13th ranked passing game that’s good for 222 yards per-game. Their running game sits lowly ranked 23rd in the league averaging 100 yards a game. RB Marshawn Lynch leads the Bills with five touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 10th in the league thanks to their 8th ranked pass defense that allows 185 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 15th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 107 yards per-game. Recent day to day injuries include DE Aaron Schobel and CB Terrance McGee. The Bills are 4-2 ATS and 4-2 over/under.
The Dolphins lost to the Ravens 13-27 at home in Week 7. QB Chad Pennington made 24 of 35 passes for 295 yards with one touchdown pass and an interception; he has six touchdown passes for 1,396 yards with three interceptions in six starts. Their top rusher on the day was RB Ronnie Brown with 13 carries for 27 yards. Their top receiver on the day was WR Greg Camarillo with six catches for 74 yards. The Dolphins are averaging 20 ppg and they give up an average 11.7 ppg. At home they are 1-2 SU where they average 14.7 ppg and they give up an average 19 ppg. Their overall offense is ranked 11th in the league averaging 348 yards a game, thanks to their 8th ranked passing game that’s good for 237 yards per-game. Their running game sits ranked 17th in the league averaging 111 yards a game. RB Ronnie Brown leads the Dolphins with seven touchdowns. Their overall defense is ranked 21st in the league no thanks to their 27th ranked pass defense that allows 235 yards a game, they are average against the rush with a 12th ranked rush defense that gives up an average 97 yards per-game. Day to day injuries include C Casey Cramer. The Dolphins are 3-3 ATS and 4-2 over/under.
Recent Trends to Consider:
- Bills are 7-0-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Bills are 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 meetings in Miami.
- Favorite is 5-2-1 ATS in their last 8 meetings.
- Dolphins are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games after scoring less than 15 points in their previous game.
Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins NFL Week 8 Picks
When: Sun, Oct 26, 2008 1:00 PM ET
Line: BetUS.com
Pick: Bills -1 ½
Point-Spreads.com Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins NFL Week 8 Picks – Bills – 1 ½
The Bottom Line: The Bills might have trouble passing against the Dolphins pass defense, but the Dolphins lack offense so it will even out in the Bills favor. Get your Buffalo Bills vs Miami Dolphins NFL Week 8 Picks in now at SBGglobal.com and receive a 10% sign-up bonus on your initial deposit!
