Islanders vs. Sabres Prediction and Odds - Jan 19, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres and NY Islanders are scheduled to meet in of the NHL at KeyBank Center on Thursday, with puck drop at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Islanders vs. Sabres, as well as game predictions, betting odds and touchdown scorer probabilities, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Islanders vs. Sabres?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Islanders-Sabres NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Sabres a 52% chance of getting the W against the Islanders.

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Islanders vs. Sabres Current Odds

• Puck Line: Sabres -1.5 (+205), Islanders +1.5 (-240)
• Moneyline: Sabres -120, Islanders +114
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+108/-132)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sabres are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Islanders, with +205 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Islanders (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -240.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -120. That means you can risk $120 to win $100, for a total payout of $220, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Islanders at +114, where you can bet $100 to profit $114, earning a total payout of $214, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +108, as well as the best odds for the Under at -132.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Islanders (+1.5) are a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 56% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Islanders vs. Sabres

• Puck Line: Islanders +1.5 @ -240 via DraftKings Sportsbook (70% probability)
• Moneyline: Islanders @ +114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (1.7% edge)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -132 via FanDuel Sportsbook (56% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every time.

While the Sabres are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Islanders moneyline is the best option due to the 1.7% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

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

Islanders vs. Sabres Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Islanders-Sabres matchup, including pregame predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Islanders vs. Sabres Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Islanders and Sabres.

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you choose the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

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

DimersBOT gives Thompson an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 40.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Anders Lee: 6.9% probability
• Brock Nelson: 6.7% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 4.9% probability
• Zach Parise: 4.6% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 4.6% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 8.6% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.2% probability
• Alex Tuch: 5.3% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 5.2% probability
• Jack Quinn: 3.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

NY Islanders

• Brock Nelson: 35.9% probability
• Anders Lee: 34.0% probability
• Mathew Barzal: 26.7% probability
• Zach Parise: 26.6% probability
• Jean-Gabriel Pageau: 24.9% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 40.6% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 32.3% probability
• Alex Tuch: 26.9% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 24.8% probability
• Jack Quinn: 19.5% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates frequently, so check this article for any changes to our betting insights before Islanders vs. Sabres on Thursday January 19, 2023.

Islanders vs. Sabres 2023 Game Info

Thursday's game between the Sabres and Islanders at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: NY Islanders vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Thursday January 19, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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