San Jose Sharks vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/15/2024]

The Buffalo Sabres and San Jose Sharks will lock horns in the NHL at KeyBank Center on Monday, with puck drop at 12:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Monday's Sharks vs. Sabres matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Sharks vs. Sabres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used trusted machine learning and statistics to simulate the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Sharks and Sabres 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Sabres a 67% chance of defeating the Sharks.

According to our model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of going under.

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Sharks vs. Sabres Odds

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

Bet Type	Sharks	Sabres
Puck Line	+1.5 (-102)	-1.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+235	-275
Total	o6.5 (-110)	u6.5 (-105)

• The Sabres are currently -1.5 favorites against the Sharks, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -102.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -275, which means you can risk $275 to win $100 for a total payout of $375 if they get the W.
• Elsewhere, FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sharks at +235, where you can bet $100 to profit $235, earning a total payout of $335 if they win.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, while BetMGM currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

As always, make sure you check all of the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Sharks vs. Sabres Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sharks +1.5	-102 🔥
Moneyline	Sharks	+235
Total	Under 6.5	-105

When you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best free picks of the day across all major pro and college sports.

While the Sabres are more likely to win the game, betting on the Sharks moneyline is the best option because of the 3.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Dimers' NHL best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Sharks vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sharks vs. Sabres?

According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Sharks vs. Sabres.

Our projections give Thompson a 10.0% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 48.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	First Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	6.5%
William Eklund	4.8%
Anthony Duclair	4.7%
Fabian Zetterlund	4.1%
Alexander Barabanov	3.6%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	10.0%
Alex Tuch	7.4%
Dylan Cozens	5.7%
Jack Quinn	4.7%
Casey Mittelstadt	4.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

San Jose Sharks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tomas Hertl	35.0%
Anthony Duclair	27.8%
William Eklund	23.9%
Alexander Barabanov	23.5%
Fabian Zetterlund	22.8%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	48.4%
Alex Tuch	37.4%
Dylan Cozens	30.8%
Casey Mittelstadt	26.9%
Jack Quinn	25.5%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep an eye on this page for the latest betting analysis ahead of the Sharks vs. Sabres on Monday January 15, 2024.

Sharks vs. Sabres Game Information

Monday's action between the Sabres and Sharks at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 12:00PM ET.

• Who: San Jose Sharks vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Monday January 15, 2024
• Time: 12:00PM ET / 9:00AM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

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