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Sabres vs. Panthers Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [3/8/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers matchup.
The Florida Panthers will square off with the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, beginning at 6:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Buffalo-Florida game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Panthers are more likely to win, while the Sabres have a lower chance of victory."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Panthers predictions page.
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Sabres vs. Sabres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Sabres and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Panthers a 66% chance of beating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Sabres vs. Panthers Odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-115) | -1.5 (+100) |
| Moneyline | +220 | -250 |
| Total | o6.5 (+105) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's strongest edge in today's Sabres vs. Panthers matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Sabres vs. Panthers Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Florida's Sam Reinhart is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Reinhart an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 41.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 6.9% |
| Josh Norris | 6.1% |
| JJ Peterka | 5.5% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 8.5% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 7.2% |
| Aleksander Barkov | 6.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 35.7% |
| Josh Norris | 29.4% |
| JJ Peterka | 28.2% |
Florida Panthers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Sam Reinhart | 41.5% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 37.7% |
| Aleksander Barkov | 30.0% |
Sabres vs. Panthers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's matchup between the Panthers and Sabres at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to begin at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Sabres vs. Panthers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Buffalo vs. Florida picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
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Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Saturday.
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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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