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Sabres vs. Senators prediction: Ottawa favored to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [12/23/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators predictions for NHL Tuesday.
NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:00 PM ET as the Buffalo Sabres take on the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model predicts the Senators as the most likely winner of the Sabres vs. Senators game.
This article offers further insights into Tuesday's matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Sabres vs. Senators prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Tuesday's NHL matchup between the Sabres and Senators 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Senators a 58% chance of defeating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 64% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54% chance of staying under.
Sabres vs. Senators odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Senators |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | +1.5 (-175) | -1.5 (+170) |
| Moneyline | +135 | -155 |
| Total | o6.5 (+110) | u6.5 (-120) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sabres vs. Senators picks and best bet
After matching our predictions 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 | Sabres +1.5 | -175 |
| Moneyline | Sabres | +135 |
| Total | Under 6.5 | -120 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sabres +1.5 at the spread.
Sabres vs. Senators player props
Who will score a goal in Sabres vs. Senators?
According to our model, Tage Thompson is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Senators.
Our projections give Thompson a 40.4% chance of scoring a goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the star is an 8.3% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 40.4% |
| Alex Tuch | 30.7% |
| Josh Norris | 29.5% |
| Zach Benson | 20.0% |
| Josh Doan | 19.3% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 39.1% |
| Tim Stutzle | 36.8% |
| Drake Batherson | 33.4% |
| Dylan Cozens | 25.5% |
| Fabian Zetterlund | 23.9% |
First goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 8.3% |
| Alex Tuch | 5.7% |
| Josh Norris | 5.2% |
| Josh Doan | 3.9% |
| Zach Benson | 3.7% |
Ottawa Senators
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Brady Tkachuk | 7.8% |
| Tim Stutzle | 7.3% |
| Drake Batherson | 6.1% |
| Dylan Cozens | 4.5% |
| Fabian Zetterlund | 4.2% |
Sabres vs. Senators game-day updates and essential details
Tuesday's action between the Senators and Sabres at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to commence at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators
- Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
Conclusion
We predict the Senators, with a 58% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Tuesday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Sabres vs. Senators insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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