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Sabres vs. Senators Prediction: Ottawa Predicted to Win Thursday's NHL Matchup [1/9/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Our expert prediction for Thursday's Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators matchup.
The Ottawa Senators and Buffalo Sabres will meet in the NHL at Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model (see Dimers Pro for full access) projects the Senators as the most likely winner of today's game.
"Using the latest data, our experts simulated Thursday's Buffalo-Ottawa game 10,000 times," said Mac Douglass from Dimers.
"Taking into account recent updates and various additional inputs, we forecast the Senators with a win probability of 56% and the Sabres with 44%."
For expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Sabres vs. Senators predictions page.
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Sabres vs. Senators Game-Day Updates and Essential Details
Thursday's game between the Senators and Sabres at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators
- Date: Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
- Tickets: Get tickets for the game on Ticketmaster
Dimers.com's in-depth preview of Thursday's Sabres vs. Senators matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
Before making any Buffalo vs. Ottawa picks, be sure to check out the latest NHL predictions and betting advice from Dimers Pro.
Sabres vs. Senators Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Puck Line?
Using trusted machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NHL game between the Sabres and Senators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives the Senators 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 over/under total of 6 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Sabres vs. Senators Odds
We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-185) | -1.5 (+164) |
| Moneyline | +130 | -148 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sabres vs. Senators Picks
Our model's strongest edge in today's Sabres vs. Senators matchup is on the moneyline.
Our expert predictions, matched against the latest odds, reveal the best NHL picks for every game throughout the season.
Unlimited access to our full set of picks, including this one, is available via Dimers Pro.
Sabres vs. Senators Player Props
Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Senators?
According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Senators.
Our projections give Thompson a 7.7% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Sabres star is a 36.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
First Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 7.7% |
| Jason Zucker | 6.2% |
| Alex Tuch | 4.9% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Josh Norris | 7.5% |
| Brady Tkachuk | 7.0% |
| Tim Stutzle | 6.0% |
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 36.5% |
| Jason Zucker | 31.2% |
| Alex Tuch | 26.6% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 37.3% |
| Josh Norris | 36.8% |
| Tim Stutzle | 29.9% |
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Conclusion
We predict the Senators, with a 56% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Thursday.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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