Best betting apps, sites, NFL promos for Thursday Night Football: How and where to bet Dolphins vs. Bills

Thursday Night Football features an AFC East rivalry between the Buffalo Bills and Miami Dolphins. Buffalo (2-0) is coming off a 30-10 win over the Jets, while Miami dropped to 0-2 following a 33-27 loss to the Patriots last week. The Dolphins have allowed exactly 33 points both weeks, while the Bills are second in the NFL in scoring offense at 35.5 points per game. Kickoff from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y., is set for 8:15 p.m. ET. The Bills are 11.5-point favorites, according to the latest Bills vs. Dolphins odds, while the over/under is 50 points. 

There are dozens of betting options if you're wondering how to bet on the NFL, or more specifically, Dolphins vs. Bills. Here's a closer look at available sportsbook promos on some of the top NFL betting sites, as well as the best betting apps that are available for Bills vs. Dolphins on Thursday Night Football, with instructions on how to claim each offer and where to bet NFL.

Where to bet on Bills vs. Dolphins on Thursday Night Football

The DraftKings promo code, bet365 bonus code and FanDuel promo code all offer bonus bets after new users place a wager of $5 or more. bet365 is offering new users either $300 in bonus bets with the placement of a $5+ bet, or up to a $1,000 first bet safety net. DraftKings is giving new users $200 in bonus bets after new users bet at least $5 with their first wager, in addition to more than $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket. At FanDuel, new users can claim $300 in bonus bets if their first bet of at least $5 wins.

The latest Fanatics Sportsbook promo code gives new users up to $100 i FanCash if your first football bet loses on every Game Day from now until Oct. 12. Fanatics is also giving new users $100 in FanCash with their first $10 bet, and new users are eligible for both of these promotions. The latest BetMGM bonus code CBSSPORTS awards new users up to $1,500 back in bonus bets if their first bet loses. BetMGM users in New Jersey, West Virginia, Pennsylvania or Michigan can get a different promotion and receive $150 in bonus bets if you win your first bet of $10 or more.  

The Caesars Sportsbook promo code is different than the aforementioned offers, providing profit boosts instead of bonus bets. At Caesars, new users can get 20 100% sportsbook profit boosts with a $1 bet. 

Bettors can use any of these promotions for Dolphins vs. Bills for Thursday Night Football on Thursday, September 18.

Bills vs. Dolphins betting preview, picks

Bills (-11.5) vs. Dolphins

The Dolphins have the second-worst scoring defense in the NFL this season, and neither of those outcomes came against offenses that were overly intimidating entering the season. Miami allowed exactly 33 points in each of its first two games against the Colts and Patriots, who are quarterbacked by Daniel Jones and Drake Maye. Now insert Josh Allen, and the Miami defense could really be in for a long evening. The Bills have the No. 2 scoring offense at 35.5 points per game this season, scoring 41 points against the Ravens and 30 against the Jets. The Bills have won 13 of their last 14 meeting against the Dolphins, including the playoffs, and the model projects the Bills to cover the spread in 57% of simulations.

Over 50 total points

The Bills and Dolphins combined for 57 points in their matchup in Buffalo last year, and they've combined for at least 50 points in each of their past four games in New York. They've also gone Over in seven of their last eight meetings in Buffalo. The Bills had the No. 2 scoring offense in the NFL (30.6 ppg) last season, and they've finished as a top-six scoring offense in each of the last five seasons. Allen is coming off his first NFL MVP, and Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is currently healthy, which often means strong outputs for the Miami offense. Given Miami's defensive struggles and Buffalo's elite offense, plus all the high-scoring games they've played in Buffalo in recent years, the model projects the Over to hit in 67% of simulations for Thursday Night Football.

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