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Sabres vs. Hurricanes Prediction: Carolina Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [2/27/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Buffalo Sabres vs Carolina Hurricanes matchup.
The Carolina Hurricanes and Buffalo Sabres are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Lenovo Center on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Hurricanes as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Buffalo-Carolina game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Hurricanes with a win probability of 63% and the Sabres with 37%."
For further insights into Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Hurricanes predictions page.
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Sabres vs. Sabres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Sabres and Hurricanes 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Hurricanes a 63% chance of defeating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Sabres vs. Hurricanes Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-130) | -1.5 (+114) |
| Moneyline | +180 | -218 |
| Total | o6.5 (-102) | u6.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sabres vs. Hurricanes Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Sabres vs. Hurricanes matchup is on the over/under.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Sabres vs. Hurricanes Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Hurricanes?
According to our model, Carolina's Seth Jarvis is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Hurricanes.
Our projections give Jarvis an 8.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Lenovo Center, while the Hurricanes star is a 40.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 6.6% |
| JJ Peterka | 5.1% |
| Alex Tuch | 4.0% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Seth Jarvis | 8.7% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 8.4% |
| Sebastian Aho | 7.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 33.1% |
| JJ Peterka | 25.4% |
| Alex Tuch | 22.6% |
Carolina Hurricanes
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Mikko Rantanen | 41.2% |
| Seth Jarvis | 40.5% |
| Sebastian Aho | 34.3% |
Sabres vs. Canes Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's matchup between the Hurricanes and Sabres at Lenovo Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes
- Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Lenovo Center
Dimers.com's full preview of Thursday's Sabres vs. Hurricanes matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Buffalo vs. Carolina picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Hurricanes, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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