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Read Article Sabres vs. Predators Prediction: Nashville Predicted to Win Saturday's NHL Matchup [2/8/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Our expert prediction for Saturday's Buffalo Sabres vs Nashville Predators matchup.
The Nashville Predators will take on the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday, beginning at 8:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) predicts the Predators as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Our team has used the latest data to run 10,000 simulations of Saturday's Buffalo-Nashville game," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"By incorporating recent updates and various other inputs, we estimate that the Predators are more likely to win, while the Sabres have a lower chance of victory."
For further insights into Saturday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Predators predictions page.
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Using innovative machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NHL game between the Sabres and Predators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Predators a 51% chance of beating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6.5 goals has a 55% chance of staying under.
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Sabres vs. Predators Odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Predators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-235) | -1.5 (+200) |
| Moneyline | +100 | -118 |
| Total | o6.5 (-102) | u6.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Sabres vs. Predators Picks and Best Bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Sabres vs. Predators matchup is on the puck line.
Our expert predictions, matched against the current odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
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Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Predators?
According to our model, Nashville's Filip Forsberg is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Predators.
Our projections give Forsberg an 8.6% chance of scoring the first goal at Bridgestone Arena, while the Predators star is a 41.0% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 6.7% |
| Jiri Kulich | 5.9% |
| Alex Tuch | 5.3% |
Nashville Predators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 8.6% |
| Steven Stamkos | 7.0% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 5.8% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 35.0% |
| Jiri Kulich | 29.5% |
| Alex Tuch | 28.6% |
Nashville Predators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Filip Forsberg | 41.0% |
| Steven Stamkos | 33.8% |
| Jonathan Marchessault | 28.6% |
Sabres vs. Predators Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Saturday's action between the Predators and Sabres at Bridgestone Arena is scheduled to begin at 8:00PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Nashville Predators
- Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
- Time: 8:00PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Bridgestone Arena
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Saturday's Sabres vs. Predators matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Buffalo vs. Nashville picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Conclusion
We predict the Predators, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Saturday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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