Buffalo Sabres vs. Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Odds, Picks for NHL Friday [12/15/2023]

The Vegas Golden Knights and Buffalo Sabres are scheduled to meet in the NHL at T-Mobile Arena on Friday, with puck drop at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' full betting preview for Friday's Sabres vs. Golden Knights game includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Friday's Sabres-Golden Knights NHL matchup 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for tonight.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model currently gives the Golden Knights a 65% chance of beating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Under.

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Sabres vs. Golden Knights Odds

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

Bet Type	Sabres	Golden Knights
Puck Line	+1.5 (-135)	-1.5 (+116)
Moneyline	+170	-205
Total	o6.5 (-104)	u6.5 (-110)

• The Golden Knights are -1.5 favorites versus the Sabres, with +116 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -135.
• DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Golden Knights 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 is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -104, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at -110.

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

As always, check out all of the sportbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Sabres vs. Golden Knights Picks

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

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sabres +1.5	-135
Moneyline	Sabres	+170
Total	Under 6.5	-110

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

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

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Sabres vs. Golden Knights Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sabres and Golden Knights this Friday.

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According to DimersBOT, Vegas' Jack Eichel is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Golden Knights.

DimersBOT gives Eichel a 7.9% chance of scoring the first goal at T-Mobile Arena, while the Golden Knights star is a 38.2% chance of netting 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	7.6%
Alex Tuch	5.9%
Dylan Cozens	4.6%
Casey Mittelstadt	4.1%
John-Jason Peterka	3.7%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	First Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	7.9%
Jonathan Marchessault	7.4%
Mark Stone	6.8%
William Karlsson	4.5%
Ivan Barbashev	4.3%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	36.6%
Alex Tuch	30.9%
Dylan Cozens	25.3%
Casey Mittelstadt	21.8%
John-Jason Peterka	20.3%

Vegas Golden Knights

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Jack Eichel	38.2%
Jonathan Marchessault	36.9%
Mark Stone	33.7%
Ivan Barbashev	24.8%
William Karlsson	24.2%
Remember, our model updates regularly, so check this page for any changes to our betting analysis before Sabres vs. Golden Knights on Friday December 15, 2023.

Sabres vs. Golden Knights Game Information

Friday's matchup between the Golden Knights and Sabres at T-Mobile Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Vegas Golden Knights
• Date: Friday December 15, 2023
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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Conclusion

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