Avalanche vs. Sabres Prediction and Odds - October 29, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres and Colorado Avalanche will meet in the NHL at KeyBank Center on Sunday, with puck drop at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Sunday's Avalanche vs. Sabres matchup, as well as the latest odds and our comprehensive game preview, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Avalanche vs. Sabres

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Sunday's Avalanche-Sabres NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Avalanche a 60% chance of defeating the Sabres.

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Avalanche vs. Sabres Odds

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

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 (-146), Avalanche -1.5 (+136)
• Moneyline: Sabres +160, Avalanche -175
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-130/+125)

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

The Sabres are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Avalanche, with -146 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the favored Avalanche (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +136.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +160. That means you can bet $100 to profit $160, earning a total payout of $260, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -175, where you can risk $175 to win $100, for a total payout of $275, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +125.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Avalanche vs. Sabres

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 @ -146 via FanDuel Sportsbook (61% probability)
• Moneyline: Sabres @ +160 via PointsBet (1.5% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +125 via PointsBet (4.6% edge) 🔥

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Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every time.

While the Avalanche are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to the 1.5% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+125) that are available from PointsBet.

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Avalanche vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Avalanche vs. Sabres? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Avalanche and Sabres.

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According to DimersBOT, Colorado's Nathan MacKinnon is most likely to score the first goal in Avalanche vs. Sabres.

DimersBOT gives MacKinnon an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Avalanche star is a 41.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for our full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Nathan MacKinnon: 8.9% probability
• Mikko Rantanen: 8.4% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 5.1% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 4.9% probability
• Valeri Nichushkin: 4.2% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 6.6% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.4% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 5.4% probability
• Alex Tuch: 5.1% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 3.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Colorado Avalanche

• Mikko Rantanen: 41.6% probability
• Nathan MacKinnon: 41.4% probability
• Artturi Lehkonen: 26.2% probability
• Ryan Johansen: 25.1% probability
• Cale Makar: 24.4% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 38.1% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 33.2% probability
• Alex Tuch: 29.3% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 27.7% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 18.1% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Avalanche vs. Sabres on Sunday October 29, 2023.

Avalanche vs. Sabres Preview

Sunday's game between the Sabres and Avalanche at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Sunday October 29, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

This detailed game preview highlights our Avalanche vs. Sabres prediction and NHL odds.

Dimers' picks are made after 10,000 simulations per game, using reliable and up-to-date data sources and analytical methods.

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