{"id":146068,"date":"2020-08-25T06:32:25","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T13:32:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/?p=146068"},"modified":"2020-08-26T12:53:46","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T19:53:46","slug":"nfl-betting-preview-buffalo-bills","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.casino.org\/news\/nfl-betting-preview-buffalo-bills\/","title":{"rendered":"Buffalo Bills NFL Betting Preview: No Joshing, Bills Are Favored"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Buffalo Bills broke an 18-year playoff drought in 2017. Last year, they ended a 20-year streak without a 10-win season while making it back to the playoffs.<\/p>\n

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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen took a big leap forward in 2019; he’ll need to do it again in 2020. (Image: Kevin Jairaj\/USA TODAY Sports<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Could they end another dubious streak this year?<\/p>\n

Due in large part to Tom Brady\u2019s presence in New England, but also Buffalo\u2019s prolonged mediocrity, the Bills haven\u2019t won the AFC East since 1995. However, with Brady leaving for Tampa Bay and Buffalo surging behind a powerful defense and up-and-coming quarterback Josh Allen, the winds of change might be blowing in the division.<\/p>\n

There are some significant hurdles, which show up in the Super Bowl odds. Buffalo ranges from +2,200 at PointsBet to +3,000 at Westgate SuperBook.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over\/Under: 9 Wins<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Buffalo is a slight favorite at most sportsbooks to unseat New England in the AFC East, though there\u2019s some shopping around to do. At BetMGM, the Bills are +125, while the Patriots are +130. At William Hill, the Bills and Patriots are cofavorites at +125. On the other hand, at SuperBook, the Bills are -125 and the Patriots are +160.<\/p>\n

Buffalo generated a lot of public steam during the off-season,\u201d <\/strong>an analyst at William Hill told Casino.org<\/em>. \u201cNew England had a little comeback their way with the Cam Newton signing, but they were the team most affected by players opting out.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

To be sure, Buffalo\u2019s spot atop the divisional odds has more to do with New England\u2019s fall than Buffalo\u2019s rise. William Hill has the over\/under at nine wins (-110 on both sides). It\u2019s also nine wins at PointsBet, though it\u2019s -135 on the under and +110 on the over. At FanDuel, the over\/under is only 8.5 (-160 on the over; +125 on the under).<\/p>\n

Allen Wrench<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Offensively, it all revolves around Allen. The seventh pick of the 2018 draft, Allen took a big step forward, going from a 52.8 percent completion rate and 67.9 passer rating as a rookie to 58.8 percent with an 85.3 rating in 2019. What makes him especially dangerous is his running ability. He has 1,141 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns in his two seasons.<\/p>\n

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There\u2019s no love on the MVP boards, though; he\u2019s +5,000 at FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM. In fact, there\u2019s no love for any Bills. The shortest odds are Coach of the Year, with Sean McDermott at +1,600 at PointsBet.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The Bills did Allen a favor by acquiring receiver Stefon Diggs in a blockbuster trade with Minnesota. With Diggs (63 receptions, 1,130 yards), John Brown (72 receptions, 1,060 yards), and slot Cole Beasley (67 receptions, 778 yards), Allen will have no excuses.<\/p>\n

Buffalo\u2019s power lies with its defense. It ranked second in the NFL in points allowed last season. Replicating that success won\u2019t be easy, though. Jordan Phillips and Shaq Lawson, who were the team leaders in sacks, departed in free agency, and run-stuffing defensive tackle Star Lotulelei opted out over COVID-19 concerns.<\/p>\n

However, cornerback Tre\u2019Davious White is a star. Danger lurks when quarterbacks throw his way, as he intercepted six passes last season. He is +3,300 to win Defensive Player of the Year at PointsBet<\/strong>. Middle linebacker Tremaine Edmunds also made the Pro Bowl.<\/p>\n

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Editor’s Note: This is the 13th of 32 NFL team previews<\/strong> and the first of four on the AFC East.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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