Sabres vs. Stars Prediction: Dallas Predicted to Win Tuesday's NHL Matchup [12/31/2024]

NHL action continues on Tuesday at 8:00PM ET as the Buffalo Sabres square off with the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.

Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Stars as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has analyzed the latest data and conducted 10,000 simulations for Tuesday's Buffalo-Dallas game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"By incorporating recent updates and various factors, our prediction shows the Stars with a win probability of 64%, compared to 36% for the Sabres."

For a closer look at Tuesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Stars predictions page.

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Sabres vs. Stars Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Tuesday's game between the Stars and Sabres at American Airlines Center is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Dallas Stars
• Date: Tuesday, December 31, 2024
• Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
• Venue: American Airlines Center
• Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster

Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Tuesday's Sabres vs. Stars matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

Before making any Buffalo vs. Dallas picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.

Sabres vs. Stars Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Sabres and Stars 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our independent predictive model currently gives the Stars a 64% chance of beating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 57% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 51% chance of staying under.

Sabres vs. Stars Odds

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

Bet Type	Sabres	Stars
Puck Line	+1.5 (-135)	-1.5 (+116)
Moneyline	+185	-220
Total	o6 (-120)	u6 (+100)

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

Sabres vs. Stars Picks

Our model's strongest edge in today's Sabres vs. Stars matchup is on the moneyline.

Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.

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Sabres vs. Stars Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Stars?

According to our model, Dallas' Wyatt Johnston is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Stars.

Our projections give Johnston an 8.0% chance of scoring the first goal at American Airlines Center, while the Stars star is a 36.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	5.9%
Alex Tuch	4.1%
JJ Peterka	3.8%

Dallas Stars

Player	First Goal Probability
Wyatt Johnston	8.0%
Roope Hintz	7.9%
Jason Robertson	7.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	30.1%
Jason Zucker	22.3%
Alex Tuch	22.0%

Dallas Stars

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Roope Hintz	36.9%
Wyatt Johnston	36.3%
Jason Robertson	36.0%

Conclusion

We predict the Stars, with a 64% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Tuesday.

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