Ottawa Senators vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/11/2024]

The Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators will lock horns in the NHL at KeyBank Center on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

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

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

We have used innovative machine learning and data to simulate the result of Thursday's NHL matchup between the Senators and Sabres 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Sabres a 52% chance of defeating the Senators.

According to our model, the Senators (+1.5) have a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under has a 54% chance of going under.

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Senators vs. Sabres Odds

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

Bet Type	Senators	Sabres
Puck Line	+1.5 (-218)	-1.5 (+180)
Moneyline	+105	-125
Total	o7 (+105)	u7 (-125)

• The Sabres are currently -1.5 favorites against the Senators, with +180 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Senators (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -218.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -125. That means you can risk $125 to win $100 for a total payout of $225 if they get the W.
• On the other hand, BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Senators at +105, where you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 7 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, as well as the best odds for the Under at -125.

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

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Senators vs. Sabres Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Senators +1.5	-218
Moneyline	Senators	+105
Total	Under 7	-125

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

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

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Senators vs. Sabres Player Props

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

According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Senators vs. Sabres.

Our projections give Thompson an 8.5% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 43.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	First Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	6.9%
Brady Tkachuk	6.2%
Claude Giroux	5.7%
Vladimir Tarasenko	5.3%
Drake Batherson	5.2%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	8.5%
Alex Tuch	7.2%
Dylan Cozens	5.5%
Casey Mittelstadt	4.9%
Jack Quinn	3.9%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Ottawa Senators

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tim Stutzle	35.2%
Brady Tkachuk	32.6%
Claude Giroux	31.2%
Vladimir Tarasenko	28.9%
Drake Batherson	27.2%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	43.6%
Alex Tuch	35.5%
Dylan Cozens	29.3%
Casey Mittelstadt	26.3%
Jack Quinn	23.6%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting analysis ahead of the Senators vs. Sabres on Thursday January 11, 2024.

Senators vs. Sabres Game Information

Thursday's action between the Sabres and Senators at KeyBank Center is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Ottawa Senators vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Thursday January 11, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

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