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Sabres vs. Panthers Prediction: Florida Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [4/12/2025]
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers matchup.

The Florida Panthers will square off with the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday, commencing at 6:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Panthers as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Buffalo-Florida game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Panthers are more likely to win, while the Sabres have a lower chance of victory."
For a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Panthers predictions page.
Sabres vs. Sabres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using innovative machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Sabres and Panthers 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Panthers a 61% chance of defeating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 62% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 5.5 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Sabres vs. Panthers Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
Bet Type | Sabres | Panthers |
---|---|---|
Puck Line | +1.5 (-175) | -1.5 (+168) |
Moneyline | +140 | -150 |
Total | o5.5 (-110) | u5.5 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sabres vs. Panthers Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Sabres vs. Panthers matchup is on the total.
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Sabres vs. Panthers Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Panthers?
According to our model, Florida's Brad Marchand is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Panthers.
Our projections give Marchand an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 38.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Tage Thompson | 7.4% |
JJ Peterka | 5.3% |
Alex Tuch | 5.1% |
Florida Panthers
Player | First Goal Probability |
---|---|
Brad Marchand | 8.3% |
Anton Lundell | 8.1% |
Mackie Samoskevich | 7.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Tage Thompson | 35.5% |
Alex Tuch | 27.6% |
JJ Peterka | 27.1% |
Florida Panthers
Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
---|---|
Anton Lundell | 40.7% |
Brad Marchand | 38.7% |
Mackie Samoskevich | 35.0% |
Sabres vs. Panthers Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's game between the Panthers and Sabres at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 6:00PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers
- Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
- Time: 6:00PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
Dimers.com's full preview of Saturday's Sabres vs. Panthers matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Panthers, with a 61% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Saturday.
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