Lightning vs. Sabres Prediction and Odds - October 17, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, commencing at 7:30PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Lightning vs. Sabres, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Lightning vs. Sabres

Based on trusted computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Tuesday's Lightning-Sabres NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 53% chance of winning against the Sabres.

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Lightning vs. Sabres Odds

• Puck Line: Sabres -1.5 (+205), Lightning +1.5 (-230)
• Moneyline: Sabres -110, Lightning +100
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-134/+120)

The Sabres are -1.5 favorites versus the Lightning, with +205 at DraftKings Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -230.

PointsBet currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -110, which means you can risk $110 to win $100, for a total payout of $210, if they get the W.

On the other hand, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at +100, where you can risk $100 to win $100, for a total payout of $200, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under sits at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -134, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at +120.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets: Lightning vs. Sabres

• Puck Line: Lightning +1.5 @ -230 via FanDuel Sportsbook (71% probability)
• Moneyline: Lightning @ +100 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +120 via PointsBet (1.8% edge)

Dimers' best bets are based on detailed modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays 24/7/365.

Despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+120) that are available from PointsBet.

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Lightning vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Sabres? The data is in.

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

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According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Sabres.

DimersBOT gives Point an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Lightning star is a 43.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 8.1% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 6.8% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 6.1% probability
• Nick Paul: 3.8% probability
• Conor Sheary: 3.5% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 8.1% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.4% probability
• Alex Tuch: 6.3% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 5.7% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 4.8% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Brayden Point: 43.4% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 36.2% probability
• Brandon Hagel: 34.7% probability
• Nick Paul: 25.0% probability
• Conor Sheary: 21.5% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 41.2% probability
• Alex Tuch: 34.9% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 34.7% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 32.4% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 27.6% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Lightning vs. Sabres on Tuesday October 17, 2023.

Lightning vs. Sabres 2023

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

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Tuesday October 17, 2023
• Time: 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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