Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes Prediction and Odds - December 2, 2023

The Carolina Hurricanes will take on the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at PNC Arena on Saturday, commencing at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' in-depth betting preview for Saturday's Sabres vs. Hurricanes game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Sabres vs. Hurricanes

Using trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Saturday's Sabres-Hurricanes NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Hurricanes a 65% chance of winning against the Sabres.

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Sabres vs. Hurricanes Odds

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

Bet Type	Sabres	Hurricanes
Puck Line	+1.5 (-115)	-1.5 (+102)
Moneyline	+205	-245
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-110)

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

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The Hurricanes are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Sabres, with +102 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -115.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Hurricanes at -245. That means you can risk $245 to win $100, for a total payout of $345, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +205, where you can bet $100 to profit $205, earning a total payout of $305, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

According to DimersBOT, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Under.

As always, check out all of the sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Best Bets: Sabres vs. Hurricanes

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have determined the best bets to place on this game:

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 @ -115 via BetMGM (57% probability)
• Moneyline: Sabres @ +205 via DraftKings Sportsbook (2.4% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -110 via BetMGM (53% probability)

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

While the Hurricanes are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sabres moneyline is the best option because of the 2.4% 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 pivotal to being profitable in the long run.

Sabres vs. Hurricanes Prediction

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Sabres vs. Hurricanes Player Props

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

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

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

According to DimersBOT, Carolina's Sebastian Aho is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Hurricanes.

DimersBOT gives Aho a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at PNC Arena, while the Hurricanes star is a 39.2% chance of netting 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
Alex Tuch	6.8%
Jeff Skinner	5.9%
Dylan Cozens	4.9%
Casey Mittelstadt	3.4%
Victor Olofsson	3.4%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	First Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	7.9%
Martin Necas	5.7%
Seth Jarvis	5.6%
Teuvo Teravainen	5.1%
Andrei Svechnikov	4.7%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Tuch	33.1%
Jeff Skinner	31.0%
Dylan Cozens	25.5%
John-Jason Peterka	19.6%
Casey Mittelstadt	19.3%

Carolina Hurricanes

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Sebastian Aho	39.2%
Seth Jarvis	31.7%
Teuvo Teravainen	29.6%
Martin Necas	28.1%
Jesperi Kotkaniemi	27.2%
Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for the latest betting insights before Sabres vs. Hurricanes on Saturday December 2, 2023.

Sabres vs. Hurricanes Preview

Saturday's action between the Hurricanes and Sabres at PNC Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes
• Date: Saturday December 2, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: PNC Arena

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Conclusion

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