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Predators vs. Sabres Prediction: Nashville Predicted to Win Friday's NHL Matchup [1/31/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Friday's Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres matchup.
The Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators will meet in the NHL at KeyBank Center on Friday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Predators as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Employing the latest data, our experts simulated Friday's Nashville-Buffalo game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"After computing the latest updates and thousands of other inputs, we predict the Predators' chance of winning is 52%, while the Sabres' is 48%."
For expanded analysis of Friday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Predators vs. Sabres predictions page.
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Predators vs. Sabres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Friday's NHL game between the Predators and Sabres 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives the Predators a 52% chance of defeating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Predators vs. Sabres Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Predators | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+198) | +1.5 (-225) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +105 |
| Total | o6.5 (-115) | u6.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Predators vs. Sabres Picks and Best Bets
Our model's biggest edge in today's Predators vs. Sabres matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Predators vs. Sabres Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Predators vs. Sabres?
According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Predators vs. Sabres.
Our projections give Thompson a 7.5% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 34.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 7.2% |
| Steven Stamkos | 6.6% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 5.4% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 7.5% |
| Jason Zucker | 5.4% |
| Alex Tuch | 5.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 36.4% |
| Steven Stamkos | 31.9% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 29.3% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 34.5% |
| Jason Zucker | 28.3% |
| Jiri Kulich | 26.2% |
Predators vs. Sabres Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Friday's game between the Sabres and Predators at KeyBank Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Nashville Predators vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: KeyBank Center
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Friday's Predators vs. Sabres matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Nashville vs. Buffalo picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Predators, with a 52% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Friday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Predators vs. Sabres insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are sourced from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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