Wild vs. Sabres Prediction and Odds - Jan 7, 2023

NHL action continues on Saturday at 7:00PM ET as the Minnesota Wild take on the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center.

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

Who will win Wild vs. Sabres?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Saturday's Wild-Sabres NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' renowned predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Wild a 53% chance of defeating the Sabres.

More: Wild vs. Sabres Simulated 10K Times

Wild vs. Sabres Odds

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 (-225), Wild -1.5 (+205)
• Moneyline: Sabres +110, Wild -125
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-118/+105)

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Sabres are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Wild, with -225 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

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

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +110, which means you can bet $100 to profit $110, earning a total payout of $210, if they win.

On the other hand, BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Wild 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 for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with FanDuel Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -118, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, make sure you check all the sportsbooks 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 considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Wild vs. Sabres

• Puck Line: Wild -1.5 @ +205 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Sabres @ +110 via DraftKings Sportsbook
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +105 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and betting expertise to bring you the best possible plays every time.

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

And while the Wild 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 on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Wild vs. Sabres Prediction

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Dimers has full betting coverage of Saturday's Wild-Sabres matchup, including pregame predictions, top betting picks, and live scores.

Wild vs. Sabres Player Props

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

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

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

According to DimersBOT, Minnesota's Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score the first goal in Wild vs. Sabres.

DimersBOT gives Kaprizov a 10.6% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Wild star is a 50.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 10.6% probability
• Joel Ek: 6.2% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 4.8% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 3.6% probability
• Marcus Foligno: 3.1% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 9.1% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.6% probability
• Alex Tuch: 5.3% probability
• Jack Quinn: 3.8% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 50.0% probability
• Joel Ek: 33.3% probability
• Matthew Boldy: 25.6% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 21.5% probability
• Marcus Foligno: 19.5% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 44.2% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 35.0% probability
• Alex Tuch: 29.5% probability
• Jack Quinn: 20.5% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 20.2% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates frequently, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting analysis before Wild vs. Sabres on Saturday January 7, 2023.

Wild vs. Sabres 2023 Game Info

Saturday's action between the Sabres and Wild at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Saturday January 7, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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