Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction and Odds - December 5, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings are scheduled to meet in the NHL at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, with puck drop at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' comprehensive betting preview for Tuesday's Red Wings vs. Sabres matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and best bets.

Who Will Win: Red Wings vs. Sabres

Using trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Red Wings-Sabres NHL game 10,000 times as part of our NHL picks for today.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Red Wings a 51% chance of defeating the Sabres.

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Red Wings vs. Sabres Odds

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

Bet Type	Red Wings	Sabres
Puck Line	-1.5 (+185)	+1.5 (-225)
Moneyline	-125	+110
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (+102)

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

The Sabres are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Red Wings, with -225 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Red Wings (-1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM also has the best odds currently on offer at +185.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +110, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

Meanwhile, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Red Wings at -125, where you can risk $125 to win $100, for a total payout of $225, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +102.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 51% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets: Red Wings vs. Sabres

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best bets to make on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sabres +1.5	-225
Moneyline	Sabres	+110
Total	Under 6.5	+102

Our NHL best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering intelligence to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Red Wings are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to 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.

Red Wings vs. Sabres Prediction

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Red Wings vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Red Wings vs. Sabres? The latest data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Red Wings and Sabres this Tuesday.

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According to DimersBOT, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Red Wings vs. Sabres.

DimersBOT gives Thompson an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 42.8% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Detroit Red Wings

Player	First Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	6.1%
Alex DeBrincat	5.5%
Lucas Raymond	4.8%
David Perron	4.1%
Robby Fabbri	4.0%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	8.6%
Jeff Skinner	7.2%
Dylan Cozens	6.2%
Casey Mittelstadt	4.7%
John-Jason Peterka	4.4%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Detroit Red Wings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	33.0%
Alex DeBrincat	32.5%
Lucas Raymond	27.9%
Robby Fabbri	23.6%
David Perron	23.5%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	42.8%
Jeff Skinner	38.1%
Dylan Cozens	31.6%
Casey Mittelstadt	26.1%
John-Jason Peterka	25.1%
Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Red Wings vs. Sabres on Tuesday December 5, 2023.

Red Wings vs. Sabres Preview

Tuesday's game between the Sabres and Red Wings at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Tuesday December 5, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

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