Florida Panthers vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/15/2024]

NHL action continues on Thursday at 7:00PM ET as the Florida Panthers lock horns with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

Dimers.com's full preview for Thursday's Panthers vs. Sabres matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Panthers and Sabres 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Panthers a 58% chance of defeating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going under.

Panthers vs. Sabres Odds

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

Bet Type	Panthers	Sabres
Puck Line	-1.5 (+155)	+1.5 (-172)
Moneyline	-155	+145
Total	o6.5 (+100)	u6.5 (-114)

• The Sabres are +1.5 underdogs against the Panthers, with -172 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Panthers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +155.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +145. That means you can bet $100 to profit $145, earning a total payout of $245, if they win.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -155, where you can risk $155 to win $100 for a total payout of $255 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +100, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -114.

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

Panthers vs. Sabres Picks

Our predictions matched with the available odds reveal the top betting picks to make 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	-172
Moneyline	Sabres	+145
Total	Under 6.5	-114

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Sabres moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently available.

Panthers vs. Sabres Player Props

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

According to our model, Florida's Sam Reinhart is most likely to score the first goal in Panthers vs. Sabres.

Our projections give Reinhart a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Panthers star is a 40.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart	7.8%
Carter Verhaeghe	7.1%
Matthew Tkachuk	7.0%
Aleksander Barkov	4.9%
Sam Bennett	3.6%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Tuch	6.1%
Dylan Cozens	6.0%
Tage Thompson	6.0%
Jeff Skinner	5.2%
Casey Mittelstadt	3.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sam Reinhart	40.7%
Carter Verhaeghe	36.7%
Matthew Tkachuk	34.6%
Aleksander Barkov	25.8%
Sam Bennett	21.6%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	35.0%
Alex Tuch	33.4%
Dylan Cozens	32.3%
Jeff Skinner	27.5%
Casey Mittelstadt	20.2%

Panthers vs. Sabres Game Information

Thursday's matchup between the Sabres and Panthers at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Thursday February 15, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

Our full betting coverage of Panthers vs. Sabres includes pregame predictions, betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Conclusion

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