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Oilers vs. Sabres Prediction: Edmonton Predicted to Win Monday's NHL Matchup [3/10/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Monday's Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres matchup.
The Buffalo Sabres and Edmonton Oilers will lock horns in the NHL at KeyBank Center on Monday, with puck drop at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Oilers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has utilized the latest data to simulate Monday's Edmonton-Buffalo game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Incorporating recent updates and thousands of additional inputs, our prediction shows the Oilers are likely to win, with a probability of 60%, compared to the Sabres' 40%."
For further insights into Monday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Oilers vs. Sabres predictions page.
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Oilers vs. Oilers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Oilers and Sabres 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Oilers a 60% chance of beating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 60% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Oilers vs. Sabres Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Oilers | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+130) | +1.5 (-145) |
| Moneyline | -192 | +165 |
| Total | o6.5 (-124) | u6.5 (+105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Our model's biggest edge in today's Oilers vs. Sabres matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Oilers vs. Sabres Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Oilers vs. Sabres?
According to our model, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Oilers vs. Sabres.
Our projections give Draisaitl a 9.2% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Oilers star is a 44.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 9.2% |
| Connor McDavid | 7.7% |
| Zach Hyman | 7.7% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 7.5% |
| Josh Norris | 6.2% |
| JJ Peterka | 5.4% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Edmonton Oilers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Leon Draisaitl | 44.5% |
| Connor McDavid | 42.6% |
| Zach Hyman | 39.4% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 36.5% |
| Josh Norris | 33.3% |
| JJ Peterka | 29.5% |
Oilers vs. Sabres Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Monday's game between the Sabres and Oilers at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Monday, March 10, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: KeyBank Center
Dimers.com's full preview of Monday's Oilers vs. Sabres matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Edmonton vs. Buffalo picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Oilers, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Monday.
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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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