Sabres vs. Canucks Prediction and Odds - Oct 22, 2022

The Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres clash in the NHL at Rogers Arena on Saturday, with puck drop at 10:00PM ET.

Dimers' free betting picks for Sabres vs. Canucks, as well as game predictions, betting odds and projected player stats, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Sabres vs. Canucks?

Using state-of-the-art computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Sabres-Canucks NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' leading predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Canucks a 60% chance of defeating the Sabres.

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Sabres vs. Canucks Current Odds

• Puck Line: Canucks -1.5 (+165), Sabres +1.5 (-190)
• Moneyline: Canucks -160, Sabres +140
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-105/-114)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Canucks are -1.5 favorites against the Sabres, with +165 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, BetMGM has the best odds currently on offer at -190.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at -160. That means you can risk $160 to win $100, for a total payout of $260, if they get the W.

On the other hand, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +140, where you can bet $100 to profit $140, earning a total payout of $240, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with PointsBet, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -114.

As always, check out the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sabres (+1.5) are a 63% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 54% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Sabres vs. Canucks

• Puck Line: Canucks -1.5 @ +165 via PointsBet
• Moneyline: Canucks @ -160 via BetMGM (60% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -114 via FanDuel Sportsbook (54% probability)

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

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

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Sabres vs. Canucks Player Props

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

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

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

According to DimersBOT, Vancouver's Elias Pettersson is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Canucks.

DimersBOT gives Pettersson a 6.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Arena, while the Canucks star is a 36.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 6.4% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 5.2% probability
• Alex Tuch: 5.1% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 4.4% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 3.9% probability

Vancouver Canucks

• Elias Pettersson: 6.9% probability
• J.T. Miller: 6.2% probability
• Bo Horvat: 6.0% probability
• Ilya Mikheyev: 5.1% probability
• Conor Garland: 4.4% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 33.2% probability
• Alex Tuch: 28.0% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 27.4% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 24.0% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 23.3% probability

Vancouver Canucks

• Elias Pettersson: 36.6% probability
• Bo Horvat: 32.1% probability
• J.T. Miller: 31.6% probability
• Ilya Mikheyev: 27.7% probability
• Brock Boeser: 25.9% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of Sabres vs. Canucks on Saturday October 22, 2022.

Sabres vs. Canucks 2022 Game Info

Saturday's game between the Canucks and Sabres at Rogers Arena is scheduled to start at 10:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Vancouver Canucks
• Date: Saturday October 22, 2022
• Time: 10:00PM ET / 7:00PM PT
• Venue: Rogers Arena

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What other NHL games are on tonight?

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