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Sabres vs. Blues prediction: St. Louis favored to win Monday's NHL matchup [12/29/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Buffalo Sabres vs St. Louis Blues predictions for NHL Monday.
NHL action continues on Monday at 8:00 PM ET as the Buffalo Sabres square off with the St. Louis Blues at Enterprise Center.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Blues a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Sabres.
This article offers a closer look at Monday's Sabres vs. Blues matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Sabres vs. Blues prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL game between the Sabres and Blues 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives the Blues a 51% chance of defeating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Blues (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6-goal over/under has a 51% chance of going over.
Sabres vs. Blues odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Blues |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+210) | +1.5 (-250) |
| Moneyline | -113 | -105 |
| Total | o6 (-110) | u6 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sabres vs. Blues picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Blues +1.5 | -250 |
| Moneyline | Blues | -105 |
| Total | Over 6 | -110 |
According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Blues to win.
Sabres vs. Blues player props
Who will score a goal in Sabres vs. Blues?
According to our model, Tage Thompson is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Blues.
Our projections give Thompson a 44.1% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is a 9.2% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 44.1% |
| Josh Norris | 30.6% |
| Alex Tuch | 30.5% |
| Zach Benson | 22.9% |
| Noah Ostlund | 20.8% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 33.9% |
| Robert Thomas | 30.0% |
| Jake Neighbours | 28.6% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 24.3% |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | 21.3% |
First goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 9.2% |
| Josh Norris | 5.8% |
| Alex Tuch | 5.5% |
| Zach Benson | 3.9% |
| Noah Ostlund | 3.9% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 6.7% |
| Robert Thomas | 6.1% |
| Jake Neighbours | 5.5% |
| Dalibor Dvorsky | 3.9% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 3.9% |
Sabres vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Monday's action between the Blues and Sabres at Enterprise Center is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. St. Louis Blues
- Date: Monday, December 29, 2025
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Enterprise Center
Conclusion
We predict the Blues, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Monday.
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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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