Panthers vs. Sabres Prediction and Odds - Jan 16, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres face the Florida Panthers in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Monday, commencing at 1:00PM ET.

Dimers' top betting picks for Panthers vs. Sabres, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are featured in this article.

Who will win Panthers vs. Sabres?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Monday's Panthers-Sabres NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Panthers a 52% chance of defeating the Sabres.

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Panthers vs. Sabres Game Odds

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 (-225), Panthers -1.5 (+205)
• Moneyline: Sabres +105, Panthers -125
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-135/+124)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sabres are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Panthers, with -225 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Panthers (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +205.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +105. That means you can bet $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM also has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers 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 is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -135, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +124.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Sabres (+1.5) are a 68% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is a 51% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Panthers vs. Sabres

• Puck Line: Panthers -1.5 @ +205 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Sabres @ +105 via BetMGM
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +124 via FanDuel Sportsbook (4.1% edge) 🔥

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Although the Sabres are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Panthers -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

And while the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sabres moneyline is the best option because of the edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published here at Dimers is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet on account of the better odds (+124) that are available from FanDuel Sportsbook.

Panthers vs. Sabres Betting Guide

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Panthers vs. Sabres Player Props

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

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Panthers and Sabres.

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

DimersBOT gives Thompson a 7.8% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 42.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 7.8% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 6.6% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 5.4% probability
• Sam Bennett: 5.0% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 4.4% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 7.8% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.4% probability
• Alex Tuch: 5.4% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 4.3% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Florida Panthers

• Matthew Tkachuk: 40.4% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 33.0% probability
• Aleksander Barkov: 31.7% probability
• Sam Bennett: 29.7% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 27.0% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 42.3% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 36.8% probability
• Alex Tuch: 30.7% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 25.0% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 22.3% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Panthers vs. Sabres on Monday January 16, 2023.

Panthers vs. Sabres 2023 Game Info

Monday's matchup between the Sabres and Panthers at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 1:00PM ET.

• Who: Florida Panthers vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Monday January 16, 2023
• Time: 1:00PM ET / 10:00AM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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