Flames vs. Sabres Prediction and Odds - October 19, 2023

The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Calgary Flames in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Thursday, starting at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers' prediction for Thursday's Flames vs. Sabres game, as well as the latest odds and our full game preview, are featured in this article.

Who Will Win: Flames vs. Sabres

Using high-tech machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated the outcome of Thursday's Flames-Sabres NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' revolutionary predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Flames a 53% chance of winning against the Sabres.

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Flames vs. Sabres Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 (-225), Flames -1.5 (+190)
• Moneyline: Sabres +105, Flames -118
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-125/+112)

Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

The Sabres are listed as +1.5 underdogs against the Flames, with -225 at BetMGM the best odds currently available.

For the favored Flames (-1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +190.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +105, which means you can throw down $100 to profit $105, earning a total payout of $205, if they win.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Flames at -118, where you can risk $118 to win $100, for a total payout of $218, if they come out on top.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -125, while FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +112.

As always, check out all the sportsbooks that are available in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 67% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets: Flames vs. Sabres

• Puck Line: Flames -1.5 @ +190 via FanDuel Sportsbook
• Moneyline: Flames @ -118 via FanDuel Sportsbook (53% probability)
• Total: Under 6.5 @ +112 via FanDuel Sportsbook (50% probability)

Our best bets are based on detailed simulations and gambling intelligence to help you make better decisions with your state's legal sportsbooks.

Even though the Sabres are more likely to cover the puck line, our best bet of Flames -1.5 is based on the expectation of that happening, according to DimersBOT, and the top odds available.

Flames vs. Sabres Prediction

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Flames vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Flames vs. Sabres? The data is in.

Featured below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Flames and Sabres.

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According to DimersBOT, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Flames vs. Sabres.

DimersBOT gives Thompson an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 39.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first and anytime goal scorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Probabilities

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 6.8% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 4.9% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 4.4% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 4.2% probability
• Yegor Sharangovich: 3.8% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 8.1% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 6.7% probability
• Alex Tuch: 6.4% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 5.7% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 3.9% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Probabilities

Calgary Flames

• Elias Lindholm: 36.8% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 27.4% probability
• Nazem Kadri: 25.3% probability
• Andrew Mangiapane: 24.4% probability
• Yegor Sharangovich: 21.7% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 39.4% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 35.4% probability
• Alex Tuch: 32.2% probability
• Dylan Cozens: 31.3% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 22.8% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Flames vs. Sabres on Thursday October 19, 2023.

Flames vs. Sabres Preview

Thursday's game between the Sabres and Flames at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Calgary Flames vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Thursday October 19, 2023
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

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