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Sabres vs. Canucks prediction: Vancouver favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [12/11/2025]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Buffalo Sabres vs Vancouver Canucks predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres will lock horns in the NHL at Rogers Arena on Thursday, starting at 10:00PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced NHL model gives the Canucks a slight edge with a 51% win probability over the Sabres.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's Sabres vs. Canucks matchup, including projected goal scorers, best bets and player prop picks.
Sabres vs. Canucks prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using innovative machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Sabres and Canucks 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives the Canucks a 51% chance of defeating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Canucks (+1.5) have a 71% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of six goals has a 51% chance of going over.
Sabres vs. Canucks odds
We have sourced the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Sabres | Canucks |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+210) | +1.5 (-250) |
| Moneyline | -114 | -105 |
| Total | o6 (-118) | u6 (-102) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Sabres vs. Canucks 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 | Canucks +1.5 | -250 |
| Moneyline | Canucks | -105 |
| Total | Under 6 | -102 |
According to our best NHL bets, the top play to make on this game is Canucks to win.
Sabres vs. Canucks player props
Who will score a goal in Sabres vs. Canucks?
According to our model, Tage Thompson is most likely to score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Canucks.
Our projections give Thompson a 41.4% chance of scoring a goal at Rogers Arena, while the star is an 8.9% chance of netting the first goal the game.
Anytime goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 41.4% |
| Alex Tuch | 33.9% |
| Jack Quinn | 23.6% |
| Josh Doan | 21.4% |
| Ryan McLeod | 21.1% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | 33.0% |
| Brock Boeser | 32.5% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 28.2% |
| Conor Garland | 27.9% |
| Evander Kane | 23.0% |
First goal scorer predictions
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 8.9% |
| Alex Tuch | 6.1% |
| Jack Quinn | 4.3% |
| Josh Doan | 4.0% |
| Ryan McLeod | 3.8% |
Vancouver Canucks
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Jake DeBrusk | 6.6% |
| Brock Boeser | 6.2% |
| Kiefer Sherwood | 5.2% |
| Conor Garland | 4.9% |
| Evander Kane | 4.4% |
Sabres vs. Canucks game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Canucks and Sabres at Rogers Arena is scheduled to begin at 10:00PM ET.
- Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Vancouver Canucks
- Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
- Time: 10:00PM ET/7:00PM PT
- Venue: Rogers Arena
Conclusion
We predict the Canucks, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Thursday.
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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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