Buffalo Sabres vs. Arizona Coyotes Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Saturday [12/16/2023]

The Arizona Coyotes will square off with the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Mullett Arena on Saturday, starting at 9:00PM ET.

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

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

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Sabres-Coyotes NHL game 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for today.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model currently can't split the two teams, giving both the Sabres and Coyotes a 50% chance of winning the game.

According to our model, the Coyotes (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going Under.

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Sabres vs. Coyotes Odds

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

Bet Type	Sabres	Coyotes
Puck Line	-1.5 (+200)	+1.5 (-250)
Moneyline	-110	-108
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-105)

• The Coyotes are listed as +1.5 underdogs versus the Sabres, with -250 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the favored Sabres (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at +200. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Coyotes and Sabres are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

• FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Coyotes at -108, which means you can risk $108 to win $100, for a total payout of $208, if they get the W.

• Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -110, where you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

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

Sabres vs. Coyotes Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Coyotes +1.5	-250
Moneyline	Coyotes	-108
Total	Under 6.5	-105

Our NHL best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

Sabres vs. Coyotes Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Coyotes? The latest data is in.

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sabres and Coyotes this Saturday.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Saturday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Coyotes.

DimersBOT gives Thompson an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Mullett Arena, while the Sabres star is a 41.6% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	8.4%
Alex Tuch	7.2%
Dylan Cozens	5.5%
John-Jason Peterka	4.6%
Casey Mittelstadt	4.4%

Arizona Coyotes

Player	First Goal Probability
Lawson Crouse	6.1%
Michael Carcone	6.1%
Clayton Keller	5.2%
Jason Zucker	4.7%
Nick Schmaltz	4.5%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	41.6%
Alex Tuch	36.8%
Dylan Cozens	29.7%
Casey Mittelstadt	26.1%
John-Jason Peterka	25.1%

Arizona Coyotes

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Michael Carcone	34.5%
Lawson Crouse	32.4%
Clayton Keller	29.2%
Jason Zucker	28.2%
Nick Schmaltz	26.1%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights before Sabres vs. Coyotes on Saturday December 16, 2023.

Sabres vs. Coyotes Game Information

Saturday's game between the Coyotes and Sabres at Mullett Arena is scheduled to start at 9:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Arizona Coyotes
• Date: Saturday December 16, 2023
• Time: 9:00PM ET / 6:00PM PT
• Venue: Mullett Arena

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on the Saturday's Sabres vs. Coyotes contest, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control is performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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