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Sabres vs. Stars prediction: Dallas favored to win Wednesday's NHL matchup [12/31/2025]
Get Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars predictions for NHL Wednesday.

NHL action continues on Wednesday at 8:00 PM ET as the Buffalo Sabres lock horns with the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Stars as the most likely winner of the Sabres vs. Stars game.
This article offers a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Sabres vs. Stars prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL matchup between the Sabres and Stars 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Stars a 60% chance of defeating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 61% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Sabres vs. Stars odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-180) | -1.5 (+150) |
| Moneyline | +136 | -160 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sabres vs. Stars picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | Stars -1.5 | +150 |
| Moneyline | Stars | -160 |
| Total | Under 6 | +100 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Stars -1.5 at the spread.
Sabres vs. Stars player props
Who will score a goal in Sabres vs. Stars?
According to our model, Jason Robertson is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Stars.
Our projections give Robertson a 40.4% chance of scoring a goal at American Airlines Center, while the star is an 8.5% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 37.4% |
| Alex Tuch | 28.2% |
| Josh Norris | 27.8% |
| Noah Ostlund | 21.7% |
| Zach Benson | 19.9% |
Dallas Stars
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | 40.4% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 36.9% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 35.1% |
| Roope Hintz | 31.5% |
| Matt Duchene | 20.5% |
First goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 7.5% |
| Alex Tuch | 5.3% |
| Josh Norris | 4.9% |
| Noah Ostlund | 3.8% |
| Zach Benson | 3.6% |
Dallas Stars
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jason Robertson | 8.5% |
| Wyatt Johnston | 6.8% |
| Mikko Rantanen | 6.8% |
| Roope Hintz | 6.5% |
| Matt Duchene | 3.9% |
Sabres vs. Stars game-day updates and essential details
Wednesday's action between the Stars and Sabres at American Airlines Center is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Dallas Stars
- Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: American Airlines Center
Conclusion
We predict the Stars, with a 60% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Wednesday.
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