Edmonton Oilers vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [3/9/2024]

The Buffalo Sabres will square off with the Edmonton Oilers in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Saturday, commencing at 12:30PM ET.

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

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

We have used powerful machine learning and data analysis to simulate the result of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Oilers and Sabres 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Oilers a 60% chance of defeating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going over.

Oilers vs. Sabres Odds

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

Bet Type	Oilers	Sabres
Puck Line	-1.5 (+140)	+1.5 (-156)
Moneyline	-185	+155
Total	o6.5 (+102)	u6.5 (-122)

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

Oilers vs. Sabres Picks

Our predictions, matched with the best odds, reveal the top betting picks to place on this game, detailed in Dimers' NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sabres +1.5	-156
Moneyline	Sabres	+155
Total	Over 6.5	+102

While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, taking the Sabres moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Oilers vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score the first 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 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Oilers star is a 40.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	First Goal Probability
Leon Draisaitl	7.7%
Connor McDavid	7.6%
Zach Hyman	7.2%
Adam Henrique	4.8%
Evander Kane	4.1%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	6.6%
Alex Tuch	5.9%
Jeff Skinner	5.9%
Dylan Cozens	5.5%
John-Jason Peterka	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Edmonton Oilers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Connor McDavid	41.5%
Leon Draisaitl	40.4%
Zach Hyman	37.8%
Adam Henrique	29.5%
Evander Kane	25.5%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	37.3%
Alex Tuch	33.4%
Dylan Cozens	33.1%
Jeff Skinner	29.7%
Victor Olofsson	22.1%

Oilers vs. Sabres Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Sabres and Oilers at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 12:30PM ET.

• Who: Edmonton Oilers vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Saturday March 9, 2024
• Time: 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

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