Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [12/31/2023]

NHL action continues on Sunday at 6:00PM ET as the Buffalo Sabres square off with the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Sunday's Sabres vs. Senators matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Sabres vs. Senators Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the result of Sunday's NHL game between the Sabres and Senators 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Senators a 57% chance of defeating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going under.

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Sabres vs. Senators Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Sabres	Senators
Puck Line	+1.5 (-175)	-1.5 (+150)
Moneyline	+128	-150
Total	o7 (+105)	u7 (-125)

• The Senators are currently -1.5 favorites against the Sabres, with +150 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -175.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at -150. That means you can risk $150 to win $100 for a total payout of $250 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +128, where you can bet $100 to profit $128, earning a total payout of $228 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -125.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, check out all the online sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Sabres vs. Senators Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sabres +1.5	-175
Moneyline	Sabres	+128
Total	Under 7	-125

While the Senators are more likely to win the game, taking the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to the edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

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Sabres vs. Senators Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Senators?

According to our model, Ottawa's Tim Stutzle is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Senators.

Our projections give Stutzle a 6.5% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Senators star is a 36.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	6.3%
Alex Tuch	6.1%
Jeff Skinner	5.9%
Dylan Cozens	4.8%
Casey Mittelstadt	3.7%

Ottawa Senators

Player	First Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	6.5%
Claude Giroux	6.1%
Brady Tkachuk	6.0%
Josh Norris	6.0%
Drake Batherson	5.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	35.6%
Jeff Skinner	32.1%
Alex Tuch	31.4%
Dylan Cozens	27.2%
Jack Quinn	21.0%

Ottawa Senators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	36.6%
Josh Norris	33.9%
Brady Tkachuk	33.9%
Claude Giroux	33.0%
Drake Batherson	28.2%
Remember, our model updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Sabres vs. Senators on Sunday December 31, 2023.

Sabres vs. Senators Game Information

Sunday's action between the Senators and Sabres at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to begin at 6:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators
• Date: Sunday December 31, 2023
• Time: 6:00PM ET / 3:00PM PT
• Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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Conclusion

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