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.
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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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