Vancouver Canucks vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/13/2024]

The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Vancouver Canucks in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Saturday, commencing at 4:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's comprehensive betting preview for Saturday's Canucks vs. Sabres matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

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

We have used innovative machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL game between the Canucks and Sabres 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our famous predictive analytics model currently gives the Canucks a 56% chance of defeating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of going over.

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Canucks vs. Sabres Odds

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

Bet Type	Canucks	Sabres
Puck Line	-1.5 (+154)	+1.5 (-180)
Moneyline	-150	+130
Total	o6.5 (-130)	u6.5 (+114)

• The Sabres are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Canucks, with -180 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the favored Canucks (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at +154.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +130. That means you can bet $100 to profit $130, earning a total payout of $230, if they win.
• On the other hand, BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Canucks at -150, where you can risk $150 to win $100 for a total payout of $250 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with FanDuel, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -130, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +114.

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

As always, make sure you check all the legal sports betting sites available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

Canucks vs. Sabres Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sabres +1.5	-180
Moneyline	Sabres	+130
Total	Under 6.5	+114

While the Canucks are more likely to win the game, taking the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to 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 crucial to achieving long-term profitability as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit on this occasion, Under 6.5 is our best bet owing to the better odds (+114) that are available from DraftKings Sportsbook.

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

Canucks vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Canucks vs. Sabres?

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

Our projections give Pettersson a 7.6% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Canucks star is a 40.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	First Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	7.6%
J.T. Miller	5.8%
Brock Boeser	5.8%
Andrei Kuzmenko	5.3%
Ilya Mikheyev	4.2%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Alex Tuch	6.6%
Dylan Cozens	6.2%
Casey Mittelstadt	4.0%
Rasmus Dahlin	4.0%
John-Jason Peterka	4.0%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Vancouver Canucks

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Elias Pettersson	40.4%
Brock Boeser	32.6%
J.T. Miller	30.1%
Andrei Kuzmenko	29.2%
Dakota Joshua	22.1%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Alex Tuch	36.1%
Dylan Cozens	31.5%
Casey Mittelstadt	25.7%
Jack Quinn	24.6%
Rasmus Dahlin	22.5%
Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for any changes to our betting analysis before the Canucks vs. Sabres on Saturday January 13, 2024.

Canucks vs. Sabres Game Information

Saturday's action between the Sabres and Canucks at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 4:00PM ET.

• Who: Vancouver Canucks vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Saturday January 13, 2024
• Time: 4:00PM ET / 1:00PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

This preview article has been partially generated using automated processes and AI technology. Our goal is to provide timely and accurate updates on Saturday's Canucks vs. Sabres clash, and automation assists in data collection, analysis, and formatting. Human editing and quality control are performed to ensure the content meets our editorial guidelines.

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