Sabres vs. Panthers Prediction and Odds - Apr 8, 2022

The Florida Panthers face the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at FLA Live Arena on Friday, commencing at 7:00PM EDT.

Dimers' free betting picks for Sabres vs. Panthers, as well as game predictions, best odds and player props, are featured in this article.

Who will win Sabres vs. Panthers?

Based on state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Sabres-Panthers NHL matchup 10,000 times.

Dimers' popular predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, currently gives the Panthers a 73% chance of winning against the Sabres.

MORE: Full Betting Guide for Sabres vs. Panthers

Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Panthers are -1.5 favorites against the Sabres, with -169 at Caesars Sportsbook 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 +155.

DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -425. That means you can risk $425 to win $100, for a total payout of $525, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +350, where you can put down $100 to profit $350, earning a total payout of $450, if they win.

The Over/Under is set at 7 with DraftKings Sportsbook, which currently has the best odds for the Over at +105, while PointsBet currently has the best odds for the Under at -115.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Panthers (-1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the 7-goal Over/Under is a 52% chance of going Under.

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Best Bets for Sabres vs. Panthers

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 @ +155 via DraftKings Sportsbook (9.5% edge) 🔥
• Moneyline: Sabres @ +350 via FanDuel Sportsbook (5.1% edge) 🔥
• Over/Under: Under 7 @ -115 via PointsBet (52% probability)

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Dimers' best bets are based on world-class simulations and wagering intelligence to help you make smarter investments with the legal sportsbooks in your state.

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

And while the Panthers are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, taking the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to the 5.1% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers.com is one of the keys to achieving long-term profitability as a sports bettor.

Sabres vs. Panthers Betting Guide

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

Dimers has full coverage of Friday's Sabres-Panthers matchup, including pre-game predictions, free betting picks, and live scores.

Sabres vs. Panthers Player Props

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

Listed below are the most likely first goal and most likely anytime goal scorers for both the Sabres and Panthers.

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

According to DimersBOT, Florida's Aleksander Barkov is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Panthers.

DimersBOT gives Barkov an 8.4% chance of scoring the first goal at FLA Live Arena, while the Panthers star is a 46.0% 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: 6.0% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 4.2% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 4.1% probability
• Kyle Okposo: 3.4% probability
• Casey Mittelstadt: 3.2% probability

Florida Panthers

• Aleksander Barkov: 8.4% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 6.2% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 6.1% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 5.8% probability
• Anthony Duclair: 4.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Prediction

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 34.7% probability
• Jeff Skinner: 26.7% probability
• Victor Olofsson: 23.6% probability
• Kyle Okposo: 20.4% probability
• Alex Tuch: 19.8% probability

Florida Panthers

• Aleksander Barkov: 46.0% probability
• Jonathan Huberdeau: 35.7% probability
• Sam Reinhart: 35.0% probability
• Carter Verhaeghe: 30.5% probability
• Anton Lundell: 29.0% probability

Don't forget, DimersBOT updates often, so check this article for the latest betting insights ahead of Sabres vs. Panthers on Friday April 8, 2022.

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Sabres vs. Panthers 2022 Game Info

When do the Panthers play the Sabres?

• Date: Friday April 8, 2022
• Time: 7:00PM EDT / 4:00PM PDT
• Venue: FLA Live Arena

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