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Kraken vs. Sabres Prediction: Buffalo Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [1/11/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres matchup.
The Buffalo Sabres will face the Seattle Kraken in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Saturday, starting at 4:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Sabres as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Seattle-Buffalo game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Sabres are more likely to win, while the Kraken have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Kraken vs. Sabres predictions page.
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Kraken vs. Sabres Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's game between the Sabres and Kraken at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 4:00PM ET.
- Who: Seattle Kraken vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Saturday, January 11, 2025
- Time: 4:00PM ET/1:00PM PT
- Venue: KeyBank Center
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Kraken vs. Sabres matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Seattle vs. Buffalo picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Kraken vs. Sabres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Kraken and Sabres 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Sabres a 56% chance of defeating the Kraken.
According to our model, the Kraken (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 54% chance of going over.
Kraken vs. Sabres Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kraken | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-230) | -1.5 (+200) |
| Moneyline | +110 | -128 |
| Total | o5.5 (-120) | u5.5 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kraken vs. Sabres Picks
Our model's biggest edge in today's Kraken vs. Sabres matchup is on the total.
Our expert predictions, aligned with the best odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full suite of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Kraken vs. Sabres Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Kraken vs. Sabres?
According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Kraken vs. Sabres.
Our projections give Thompson a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 37.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Seattle Kraken
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jared McCann | 5.5% |
| Matty Beniers | 5.2% |
| Shane Wright | 4.3% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 7.6% |
| Jason Zucker | 7.2% |
| Alex Tuch | 5.3% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Seattle Kraken
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jared McCann | 28.0% |
| Matty Beniers | 24.7% |
| Shane Wright | 23.9% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 37.3% |
| Jason Zucker | 34.4% |
| Alex Tuch | 28.9% |
Conclusion
We predict the Sabres, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Kraken on Saturday.
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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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