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Sabres vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Vegas Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/4/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights matchup.
NHL action continues on Saturday at 10:00PM ET as the Buffalo Sabres face off with the favored Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Golden Knights 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-Vegas game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Golden Knights 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. Golden Knights predictions page.
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Sabres vs. Golden Knights Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Golden Knights and Sabres at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Vegas Golden Knights
- Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: T-Mobile Arena
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Sabres vs. Golden Knights matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Buffalo vs. Vegas picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Sabres vs. Golden Knights Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Sabres and Golden Knights 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Golden Knights a 63% chance of beating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 53% chance of staying under.
Sabres vs. Golden Knights Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Golden Knights |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-130) | -1.5 (+115) |
| Moneyline | +190 | -215 |
| Total | o6.5 (-115) | u6.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sabres vs. Golden Knights Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Sabres vs. Golden Knights matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our complete suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Sabres vs. Golden Knights Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Golden Knights?
According to our model, Vegas' Jack Eichel is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Golden Knights.
Our projections give Eichel a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Golden Knights star is a 36.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 5.9% |
| Jason Zucker | 5.1% |
| Alex Tuch | 4.3% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 6.9% |
| Mark Stone | 6.1% |
| William Karlsson | 5.7% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 30.5% |
| Jason Zucker | 26.1% |
| Alex Tuch | 22.5% |
Vegas Golden Knights
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jack Eichel | 36.5% |
| William Karlsson | 30.1% |
| Mark Stone | 30.0% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Golden Knights, with a 63% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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