Sabres vs. Lightning Prediction and Odds - Apr 10, 2022

The Tampa Bay Lightning face the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Amalie Arena on Sunday, starting at 5:00PM EDT.

Dimers' best betting picks for Sabres vs. Lightning, plus game predictions, best odds and player props, are detailed in this article.

Who will win Sabres vs. Lightning?

Based on trusted machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Sunday's Sabres-Lightning NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' famous predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Lightning a 72% chance of defeating the Sabres.

MORE: Full Betting Guide for Sabres vs. Lightning

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Lightning are -1.5 favorites versus the Sabres, with -130 at PointsBet the best odds currently available.

For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +130.

FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -360, which means you can risk $360 to win $100, for a total payout of $460, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +310, where you can bet $100 to profit $310, earning a total payout of $410, if they win.

The Over/Under for total goals scored sits at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -105, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -105.

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

According to DimersBOT, the bookmakers have got it right and both the Sabres and Lightning are a 50% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals is a 53% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Sabres vs. Lightning

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 @ +130 via DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Sabres @ +310 via DraftKings Sportsbook (3.9% edge)
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 @ -105 via PointsBet (53% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on complex simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make more informed investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

While the Lightning are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sabres moneyline is the best option because of the 3.9% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is pivotal to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Sabres vs. Lightning Probabilities

Use our dynamic widget below to explore the latest Moneyline, Over/Under and Puck Line probabilities and odds for Buffalo vs. Tampa Bay, and click or tap on See Matchup to reveal more.

Dimers has full coverage of Sunday's Sabres-Lightning matchup, including pre-game predictions, best betting picks, and live win probabilities.

Sabres vs. Lightning Player Props

Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs. Lightning? The latest data is in.

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you select the best prop picks for Sunday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Tampa Bay's Steven Stamkos is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Lightning.

DimersBOT gives Stamkos an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Amalie Arena, while the Lightning star is a 41.9% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 6.5% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 5.4% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 3.9% probability
• Kyle Okposo: 3.8% probability
• Alex Tuch: 3.7% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 8.9% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 7.0% probability
• Brayden Point: 6.8% probability
• Alex Killorn: 4.4% probability
• Ross Colton: 4.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 32.9% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 27.8% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 23.8% probability
• Alex Tuch: 19.5% probability
• Kyle Okposo: 19.1% probability

Tampa Bay Lightning

• Steven Stamkos: 41.9% probability
• Nikita Kucherov: 36.8% probability
• Brayden Point: 36.4% probability
• Ross Colton: 25.2% probability
• Alex Killorn: 24.4% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so check this article for the latest betting analysis before Sabres vs. Lightning on Sunday April 10, 2022.

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Sabres vs. Lightning 2022 Game Info

When do the Lightning play the Sabres?

• Date: Sunday April 10, 2022
• Time: 5:00PM EDT / 2:00PM PDT
• Venue: Amalie Arena

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