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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.
The St. Louis Blues will square off with the Buffalo Sabres, in what is expected to be a close NHL game, at Enterprise Center on Monday, beginning at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Blues a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Sabres.
This article offers an expanded analysis of 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 trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Monday's NHL matchup between the Sabres and Blues 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives the Blues a 51% chance of beating 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 staying under.
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 | -115 | -102 |
| Total | o6 (-105) | u6 (-115) |
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 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 | Blues +1.5 | -250 |
| Moneyline | Blues | -102 |
| Total | Over 6 | -105 |
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 40.0% chance of scoring a goal at Enterprise Center, while the star is an 8.7% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 40.0% |
| Alex Tuch | 29.9% |
| Josh Norris | 29.2% |
| Zach Benson | 21.0% |
| Noah Ostlund | 20.0% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 36.6% |
| Robert Thomas | 30.6% |
| Jake Neighbours | 29.5% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 24.8% |
| Brayden Schenn | 20.8% |
First goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 8.7% |
| Josh Norris | 5.7% |
| Alex Tuch | 5.3% |
| Noah Ostlund | 3.8% |
| Zach Benson | 3.6% |
St. Louis Blues
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jordan Kyrou | 7.0% |
| Jake Neighbours | 5.4% |
| Robert Thomas | 5.3% |
| Pavel Buchnevich | 4.5% |
| Brayden Schenn | 3.5% |
Sabres vs. Blues game-day updates and essential details
Monday's game between the Blues and Sabres at Enterprise Center is scheduled to begin 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.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Sabres vs. Blues insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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