This week has seen significant changes in the team's lineup,Buffalo Bills following the NFL trade deadline, which created numerous ramifications forOntario betting sites .
In response to severe injuries to cornerback Tre'Davious White and linebacker Matt Milano, the Bills executed a trade this week to strengthen their defense. They have acquired cornerback Rasul Douglas from the Green Bay Packers, along with a fifth-round draft pick for 2024, while sending a third-round pick for that year back to Green Bay.
Last season's first-round draft choice, cornerback Kaiir Elam, who is currently on injured reserve, did not meet expectations as a substitute for White. The performance of the Bills' defense has noticeably declined over the last several weeks, and this urgent need for improvement was recognized, particularly as their chances for a Super Bowl appearance are diminishing. This trade was a strategic decision for a team navigating through a challenging AFC filled with talented quarterbacks.
The Bills will kick off on Sunday night against the Cincinnati Bengals (scheduled for 8:20 p.m. Eastern), where Buffalo enters the game as a 2.5-point underdog.Caesars Ontario Sportsbook Is Douglas set to play? He joined the Bills midweek and is currently studying the playbook. He’s listed as the starting right cornerback on ESPN’s depth chart, but we await confirmation from the coaching staff.
Other Trade Deadline Moves By Bills
As of now, Douglas is not officially ruled out for the game on Sunday. The same applies for defensive tackle Linval Joseph, a two-time Pro Bowl player with previous stints at the New York Giants, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Chargers, and Philadelphia Eagles (where he won a Super Bowl with the Giants and participated in the championship game last year with the Eagles). As of Friday afternoon, the Bills' Super Bowl odds stand at +1600 atDraftKings Ontario Sportsbook as the team has been tirelessly searching for a replacement for DaQuan Jones, who is also out for the season due to injury. Douglas had one interception and 26 solo tackles while with the Packers.
Quarterback Josh Allen appears set to suit up this Sunday, despite previous concerns regarding a shoulder injury incurred weeks ago. According to local media in Buffalo, he had a regular practice day on Thursday.
Odds for Bills vs. Bengals Sunday Night Game
This upcoming game marks the third encounter between the Bills and Bengals in the year 2023, including the matchup on January 1, which was postponed and ultimately canceled due to Damar Hamlin's critical injury and the Division Round playoff game on January 22 where the Bengals eliminated Buffalo.
According toNorthStar Bets Ontario Sportsbook In terms of betting, the Bengals currently hold a moneyline of 1.78 in decimal odds (compared to the Bills at 2.04). The spread indicates Bengals -2 (1.91) and Bills +2 (1.91), with an over/under set at 49.5 (O: 1.91, U: 1.91).
According to FanDuel, the player prop with the highest betting volume is for Dalton Kincaid, with over 38.5 receiving yards. The rookie tight end made a strong impression last week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, recording five receptions for 65 yards and a touchdown. With Dawson Knox sidelined, Kincaid is quickly establishing himself as a reliable target for Allen.
Additional Noteworthy Player Props for Bills vs. Bengals
In TD scorer markets atFanDuel Ontario Sportsbook Moreover, Stefon Diggs and Allen lead the player prop betting, while Ja'Marr Chase is attracting substantial interest for the Bengals. Tee Higgins's over 51.5 receiving yards also ranks highly among player prop bets. Interestingly, it appears bettors have more faith in the performances of both secondary receiving options (Kincaid and Higgins) over Diggs and Chase, according to a spokesperson from FanDuel.
As of Friday morning at BetMGM, the most popular player prop bets include Allen over 26.5 rushing yards (1.83), Kincaid over 38.5 receiving yards (1.87), and Higgins over 48.5 receiving yards (1.91).
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