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Rangers vs. Sabres prediction: Rangers favored to win Thursday's NHL matchup [10/9/2025]
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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get NY Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres predictions for NHL Thursday.
The Buffalo Sabres will take on the NY Rangers in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Thursday, beginning at 7:00PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced NHL model projects the Rangers as the most likely winner of today's game.
For a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including best bets and player prop picks, visit our interactive Rangers vs. Sabres predictions page.
Rangers vs. Sabres prediction: Who will win, cover the puck line?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NHL game between the Rangers and Sabres 10,000 times as part of our NHL predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives the Rangers a 51% chance of beating the Sabres.
According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the puck line, while the over/under total of 6 goals has a 53% chance of going over.
Rangers vs. Sabres odds
We have researched the best NHL odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Rangers | Sabres |
|---|---|---|
| Puck Line | -1.5 (+210) | +1.5 (-250) |
| Moneyline | -115 | +100 |
| Total | o6 (-120) | u6 (+100) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
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Rangers vs. Sabres picks and best bets
Our model's strongest edge in today's Rangers vs. Sabres matchup is on the puck line.
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Rangers vs. Sabres player props
Who will score an anytime goal in Rangers vs. Sabres?
According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Rangers vs. Sabres.
Our projections give Thompson an 8.3% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 41.3% chance of registering an anytime goal.
First goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 7.2% |
| J.T. Miller | 5.7% |
| Mika Zibanejad | 5.5% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | First Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 8.3% |
| Alex Tuch | 6.1% |
| Josh Norris | 5.6% |
Anytime goal scorer predictions
NY Rangers
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Artemi Panarin | 41.0% |
| J.T. Miller | 33.5% |
| Vincent Trocheck | 29.4% |
Buffalo Sabres
| Player | Anytime Goal Probability |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 41.3% |
| Alex Tuch | 33.5% |
| Josh Norris | 30.6% |
Rangers vs. Sabres game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's game between the Sabres and Rangers at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 7:00PM ET.
- Who: NY Rangers vs. Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
- Time: 7:00PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: KeyBank Center
Dimers' full preview of Thursday's Rangers vs. Sabres matchup includes our prediction, picks and the latest betting odds.
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Conclusion
We predict the Rangers, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat the Sabres on Thursday.
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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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