The public often underestimates the Buffalo Bills in this spot. Since 2014, when playing as home vs division rival, the Buffalo Bills hold a record of 8-2-0 against the spread. That's a 0.0% win rate and a +52.7% return on investment—meaning a bettor wagering $100 per game would be up $5 over this period.

🔥 Elite Edge
Record8-2-0
Win Rate0.0%
Sample Size10 games
ROI+52.7%
Units Won+5.3u
Time Period2014-2024

Year-by-Year Performance

SeasonRecordWin %ROI
20140-1-00.0%-100.0%
20151-0-00.0%+90.9%
20171-0-00.0%+90.9%
20181-0-00.0%+90.9%
20191-0-00.0%+90.9%
20200-1-00.0%-100.0%
20244-0-00.0%+90.9%

Why This Trend Exists

The Bills' dominance against division rivals at home stems from their ability to leverage intimate familiarity with opponents they face twice annually. Buffalo's coaching staff, particularly under Sean McDermott, excels at making halftime adjustments and exploiting tendencies they've studied extensively through divisional matchups. The psychological edge of playing at Orchard Park cannot be understated - the Bills feed off crowd energy against AFC East foes who represent direct obstacles to their playoff aspirations. Buffalo's defensive scheme under McDermott creates particular problems for division rivals who lack the element of surprise. The Bills' secondary has consistently generated turnovers against familiar quarterbacks, while their pass rush benefits from knowing opponent protection schemes. Offensively, Josh Allen's mobility and arm strength become amplified weapons in cold weather conditions that visiting division teams often struggle with. The strategic advantage extends to special teams, where Buffalo's kicking game in harsh weather conditions gives them a measurable edge over teams from warmer climates like Miami. Division games carry heightened emotional stakes, and the Bills have consistently risen to meet these moments at home. This trend holds maximum value when Buffalo is catching points or small favorites against division opponents, particularly in December games when weather becomes a factor.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Buffalo Bills's ATS record as home vs division rival?

The Buffalo Bills have an 8-2-0 ATS record when playing at home against division rivals from 2014-2024. This represents an 80% ATS win rate over 10 games in this specific situation.

Is betting on the Buffalo Bills as home vs division rival profitable?

Yes, betting on the Buffalo Bills as home favorites against division rivals has been highly profitable with a 52.7% ROI from 2014-2024. Despite the strong ATS performance, bettors would have achieved excellent returns over this 10-year period.

How does this compare to the league average?

This 80% ATS win rate significantly outperforms the typical league average of around 50% for ATS betting. The Bills' 52.7% ROI in this situation is exceptionally strong compared to standard sports betting expectations.

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Methodology

All trends in The Archives are calculated from official game results and closing point spreads from 2014 to 2024. ROI assumes a flat $100 bet at standard -110 juice. Win rate is calculated as wins divided by total decisions (pushes excluded). A minimum of 10 games is required for a trend to be published. Data is sourced from The Odds API and verified against official league records.