Buffalo Sabres vs. Colorado Avalanche Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Wednesday [12/13/2023]

NHL action continues on Wednesday at 10:00PM ET as the Buffalo Sabres lock horns with the Colorado Avalanche at Ball Arena.

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

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

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Sabres-Avalanche NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions for tonight.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model gives the Avalanche a 63% chance of beating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Sabres vs. Avalanche Odds

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

Bet Type	Sabres	Avalanche
Puck Line	+1.5 (-137)	-1.5 (+115)
Moneyline	+170	-205
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-104)

• The Avalanche are -1.5 favorites versus the Sabres, with +115 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -137.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Avalanche at -205, which means you can risk $205 to win $100, for a total payout of $305, if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +170, where you can bet $100 to profit $170, earning a total payout of $270, if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while FanDuel currently has the best odds for the Under at -104.

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

As always, make sure you check all of the legal sports betting sites that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Sabres vs. Avalanche Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sabres +1.5	-137
Moneyline	Sabres	+170
Total	Under 6.5	-104

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

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable bettor in the long run.

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Sabres vs. Avalanche Player Props

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

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

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

DimersBOT gives Rantanen a 9.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Ball Arena, while the Avalanche star is a 46.2% chance of registering an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	6.5%
Jeff Skinner	5.6%
Alex Tuch	5.2%
Dylan Cozens	3.8%
John-Jason Peterka	3.7%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	First Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	9.6%
Nathan MacKinnon	9.1%
Valeri Nichushkin	6.2%
Ross Colton	5.0%
Cale Makar	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	33.8%
Jeff Skinner	32.5%
Alex Tuch	28.9%
Dylan Cozens	23.8%
John-Jason Peterka	20.5%

Colorado Avalanche

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Mikko Rantanen	46.2%
Nathan MacKinnon	44.3%
Valeri Nichushkin	32.8%
Ross Colton	26.4%
Cale Makar	24.9%
Don't forget, our model updates regularly, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Sabres vs. Avalanche on Wednesday December 13, 2023.

Sabres vs. Avalanche Game Information

Wednesday's action between the Avalanche and Sabres at Ball Arena is scheduled to commence at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Colorado Avalanche
• Date: Wednesday December 13, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Ball 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 Wednesday's Sabres vs. Avalanche game, 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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