Sabres vs. Oilers Predictions and Odds - Mar 17, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Rogers Place on Thursday, starting at 9:00PM EDT.

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

Who will win Sabres vs. Oilers?

Based on cutting-edge computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Thursday's Sabres-Oilers NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' independent predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Oilers a 66% chance of getting the W against the Sabres.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Oilers are -1.5 favorites against the Sabres, with +100 at BetMGM 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 -110.

BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Oilers at -250, which means you can risk $250 to win $100, for a total payout of $350, if they get the W.

Elsewhere, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +235, where you can bet $100 to profit $235, earning a total payout of $335, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -120, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at +105.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you can bet with in your state for the best NHL odds and lines.

According to DimersBOT, the Sabres (+1.5) are a 56% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under is considered an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Best Bets for Sabres vs. Oilers

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 at -110 with DraftKings Sportsbook (56% probability)
• Moneyline: Sabres at +235 with FanDuel Sportsbook (4.0% edge) 🔥
• Over/Under: Under 6.5 at +105 with DraftKings Sportsbook (50% probability)

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While the Oilers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to the 4.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Dimers.com is crucial to achieving long-term profitability.

Sabres vs. Oilers Betting Guide

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

Dimers has full betting coverage of Thursday's Sabres-Oilers matchup, including pre-game predictions, free picks, and live win probabilities.

Sabres vs. Oilers Player Props

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

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

And you know what, we provide this information to you for FREE to help you discover the best prop bets for Thursday's game.

According to DimersBOT, Edmonton's Leon Draisaitl is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Oilers.

DimersBOT gives Draisaitl an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at Rogers Place, while the Oilers star is a 44.6% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Prediction

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 6.5% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 5.0% probability
• Alex Tuch: 4.0% probability
• Kyle Okposo: 3.9% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 3.6% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 8.9% probability
• Connor McDavid: 8.5% probability
• Evander Kane: 7.0% probability
• Zach Hyman: 6.1% probability
• Jesse Puljujarvi: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 32.7% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 25.3% probability
• Alex Tuch: 24.6% probability
• Kyle Okposo: 22.3% probability
• Peyton Krebs: 21.7% probability

Edmonton Oilers

• Leon Draisaitl: 44.6% probability
• Connor McDavid: 42.0% probability
• Evander Kane: 36.3% probability
• Zach Hyman: 32.4% probability
• Jesse Puljujarvi: 25.5% probability

Remember, DimersBOT updates regularly, so refresh this page for any changes to our betting insights before Sabres vs. Oilers on Thursday March 17, 2022.

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Sabres vs. Oilers 2022 Game Info

When do the Oilers play the Sabres?

• Date: Thursday March 17, 2022
• Time: 9:00PM EDT / 6:00PM PDT
• Venue: Rogers Place

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What other NHL games are on tonight?

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