Sabres vs. Red Wings Prediction: Detroit Predicted to Win Wednesday's NHL Matchup [3/12/2025]

The Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres are scheduled to meet in the NHL at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, starting at 7:30PM ET.

Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Red Wings as the most likely winner of today's game.

"Our team has simulated the outcome of Wednesday's Buffalo-Detroit game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.

"With the latest updates and numerous other variables, we estimate the Red Wings' chance of winning at 56%, with the Sabres at 44%."

For a closer look at Wednesday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Red Wings predictions page.

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Sabres vs. Sabres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?

Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Wednesday's NHL game between the Sabres and Red Wings 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our famous predictive model gives the Red Wings a 56% chance of defeating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 66% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of staying under.

Sabres vs. Red Wings Odds

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

Bet Type	Sabres	Red Wings
Puck Line	+1.5 (-180)	-1.5 (+160)
Moneyline	+135	-155
Total	o6.5 (-102)	u6.5 (-105)

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

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Sabres vs. Red Wings Picks and Best Bets

Our model's strongest edge in today's Sabres vs. Red Wings matchup is on the moneyline.

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Sabres vs. Red Wings Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Red Wings?

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

Our projections give Thompson an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at Little Caesars Arena, while the Sabres star is a 39.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	8.4%
Josh Norris	6.1%
Alex Tuch	5.0%

Detroit Red Wings

Player	First Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	7.2%
Alex DeBrincat	6.2%
Patrick Kane	5.8%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	39.3%
Josh Norris	31.5%
Alex Tuch	29.6%

Detroit Red Wings

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Dylan Larkin	35.5%
Alex DeBrincat	33.5%
Lucas Raymond	31.9%

Sabres vs. Red Wings Game-Day Updates and Essential Details

Wednesday's game between the Red Wings and Sabres at Little Caesars Arena is scheduled to begin at 7:30PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
• Time: 7:30PM ET/4:30PM PT
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena

Dimers.com's full preview of Wednesday's Sabres vs. Red Wings matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.

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Conclusion

We predict the Red Wings, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Wednesday.

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