Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights Best Bets and Prediction

There’s six NHL matchups on the NHL schedule today, one of which sees the first-place Vegas Golden Knights (20-5-5) host the Buffalo Sabres (12-15-3). Buffalo is coming off of a loss and is 6-8-2 on the road, while the Golden Knights have won four games in a row. These teams last played in December 2022, with the Sabres winning 3-2.

Sabres vs Golden Knights Picks

• Pick: Sabres +1.5 (-130)

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2.98 GAA, .901 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Sabres, while Logan Thompson (2.39 GAA, .915 save percentage) is the projected starter for the Golden Knights. Let’s check out some of the Sabres vs Golden Knights best bets.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Vegas Golden Knights Odds

Sabres vs. Golden Knights Information

Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights

Location of the game: T-Mobile Arena. Las Vegas, Nevada.

Date & Time: Friday, December 15. 10:00 p.m. ET

How to Watch: ESPN+

Recent Scores

Buffalo is just 3-6-1 in its last 10 games coming into the Sabres vs Golden Knights best bets and lost 5-1 to the Colorado Avalanche on Wednesday. Lukkonen made 24 saves in the loss and rookie Zach Benson scored the team’s lone goal.

The Golden Knights have been an offensive juggernaut this season, particularly in their last four games, winning all four and outscoring their opponents 22-12. They’re coming off of a 5-4 win over the Calgary Flames and are clearly among the NHL picks today to win the Stanley Cup. Thompson made 27 saves in the victory, while Mark Stone paced the team offensively with four points (2 goals, 2 assists).

Buffalo Sabres vs. Vegas Golden Knights Analysis

The Sabres have had trouble scoring all season with several stars, including Tage Thompson, underperforming. They rank 26th in goals per game (2.83) and 18th in shots (30.3). Their power-play hasn’t been much better either as it’s 26th in NHL stats at 13.6 percent. Rasmus Dahlin leads Buffalo in NHL player stats with 24 points (7 goals, 17 assists), while three players – Casey Mittelstadt, JJ Peterka, and Jeff Skinner – are tied for second with 22 points.

The Golden Knights are a complete team that ranks top-10 in goals (3.37), goals allowed (2.4), shots (32.5), and shots allowed (29.5). They also have the league’s third-best penalty kill and are T10th in power-play efficiency at 22.7 percent. Former Sabre Jack Eichel leads the Vegas Golden Knights stats with 33 points (12 goals, 21 assists).

Several players won’t be considered for the Sabres vs Golden Knights best bets as they’re on the NHL injury report. Skinner, Jordan Greenway, Zemgus Girgensons, and Jack Quinn are out for Buffalo, while Adin Hill, Shea Theodore, and Alec Martinez are out for the Golden Knights.

Odds Breakdown

• Buffalo Sabres: Buffalo is the underdog in the Sabres vs Golden Knights best bets with +180 moneyline odds and +1.5 (-130) puck line odds. The over/under for the game is 6.5, with the over and under odds at +100 and -120, respectively.
• Vegas Golden Knights: The Golden Knights are favored with NHL odds of -215 for the moneyline and -1.5 (+110) for the puck line.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Vegas Golden Knights Betting Pick and Prediction

Buffalo is 15-15 against the spread (ATS), including 10-6 on the road. Their over-under record in Buffalo Sabres games is 12-18, including 8-8 on the road. Vegas, meanwhile, is also 15-15 ATS, including 7-8 at home. Their over-under record at home is 4-10. With that in mind, there’s a lot to like about the Sabres in a potential upset here, but the puck line is probably the safest option.

• Pick: Sabres +1.5 (-130)

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