Anaheim Ducks vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/19/2024]

NHL action continues on Monday at 12:30PM ET as the Anaheim Ducks square off with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

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

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

We have used advanced machine learning and data to simulate the outcome of Monday's NHL matchup between the Ducks and Sabres 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model gives the Sabres a 63% chance of defeating the Ducks.

According to our model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going under.

Ducks vs. Sabres Odds

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

Bet Type	Ducks	Sabres
Puck Line	+1.5 (-142)	-1.5 (+122)
Moneyline	+170	-200
Total	o6.5 (+105)	u6.5 (-114)

• The Sabres are listed as -1.5 favorites against the Ducks, with +122 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Ducks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -142.
• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -200. That means you can risk $200 to win $100 for a total payout of $300 if they get the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for the Ducks at +170, where you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270 if they win.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, 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.

Ducks vs. Sabres Picks

Our predictions, matched with the listed odds, reveal the top betting picks for this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Ducks +1.5	-142
Moneyline	Ducks	+170
Total	Under 6.5	-114

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

Ducks vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Ducks vs. Sabres?

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

Our projections give Thompson an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 39.5% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Anaheim Ducks

Player	First Goal Probability
Frank Vatrano	6.2%
Troy Terry	5.8%
Adam Henrique	4.5%
Leo Carlsson	3.8%
Mason McTavish	3.8%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	8.1%
Dylan Cozens	7.7%
Alex Tuch	6.7%
Jeff Skinner	6.2%
Casey Mittelstadt	5.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Anaheim Ducks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Frank Vatrano	33.6%
Troy Terry	30.8%
Adam Henrique	26.9%
Mason McTavish	22.5%
Ryan Strome	21.3%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Dylan Cozens	40.9%
Tage Thompson	39.5%
Alex Tuch	36.6%
Jeff Skinner	31.7%
Casey Mittelstadt	26.2%

Ducks vs. Sabres Game Information

Monday's matchup between the Sabres and Ducks at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 12:30PM ET.

• Who: Anaheim Ducks vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Monday February 19, 2024
• Time: 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

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