The Buffalo Bills will lock horns with the Denver Broncos in the Wild Card Round of the NFL Playoffs at Highmark Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. EST. Having snuck, albeit narrowly, back to the playoffs on the final week of the season—with some help from well-rested starters on the Kansas City Chiefs—rookie Bo Nix and the Broncos are geared up to face their toughest challenge yet against the Bills.
The Bills, on the other hand, are no strangers to these postseason battles. With star quarterback and MVP candidate Josh Allen aiming to make his 11th playoff start, the Bills appear ready for another Super Bowl run, equipped with experienced veterans supporting their charge.
Betting odds currently show the Bills heavily favored, with the point spread reaching nine points against the Broncos. Data models from betting analysts firmly suggest the Bills come out strong; they expect Allen and company to score against Denver's elite defense, leading them to flag the Over 47.5 points bet at -102 as their best pick.
Dimers, known for its comprehensive betting analytics, conducted 10,000 simulations of the forthcoming Broncos vs. Bills matchup and cross-referenced the results with current NFL betting odds to create their high-stakes betting preview.
Here are the key details surrounding the Broncos vs. Bills NFL game:
- Teams: Denver Broncos vs. Buffalo Bills
- Date: Sunday, January 12, 2025
- Kickoff: 1 p.m. EST
- Location: Highmark Stadium
Current NFL Division Standings reflect both teams aiming not only to win this game but to build on their playoff legacies.
Examining the odds, we note:
- Spread: Broncos +9 (-110), Bills -9 (-110)
- Moneyline: Broncos +360, Bills -425
- Total: Over/Under 47.5 (-102/-110)
According to Dimers' analytics model, the Bills possess a notable advantage, being granted a 78% likelihood of winning the game. This doesn’t mean the Broncos should be entirely discounted; the model suggests they have only marginal odds to cover the spread at 52%, hinting there still could be surprises.
Fans and analysts are already placing their bets. "Our data model expects Allen and company to score against this elite defensive unit for the Broncos…" states Dimers, backing their bet selection with substantial predictive modeling.
When considering final score predictions, Dimers projects the Bills to edge past the Broncos with a score of 28-19 based on performance simulation averages, painting a picture of the highly contested matchup filled with potential for both excitement and heartbreak.
With player props always adding extra intrigue to bets, Dimers has released the most promising candidates for first and anytime touchdown scorers:
- Denver Broncos First Touchdown Scorer predictions:
- Courtland Sutton: 9.4% probability
- Jaleel McLaughlin: 6.0% probability
- Marvin Mims: 5.2% probability
Buffalo Bills First Touchdown Scorer predictions:
- Josh Allen: 12.5% probability
- James Cook: 11.3% probability
- Khalil Shakir: 6.6% probability
The profile of the game shows each team's key players expected to shine under intense pressure.
Get ready for Sunday’s game, which promises to bring thrills as fans across the nation tune in to watch these two AFC teams duke it out for playoff survival. Note, all game predictions are based on advanced simulations, underscoring the importance of placing informed bets.
With the season on the line for both sides, analysts implore bettors to approach all wagering with caution and responsibility—this Wild Card Round could very well decide the fate of more than just one team's Super Bowl aspirations.
Let's gear up for what promises to be another memorable chapter in NFL playoff history as the Broncos meet the Bills at Highmark Stadium this Sunday!