Sabres vs. Penguins Predictions and Odds - Dec 17, 2021

The Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres meet in the NHL at PPG Paints Arena on Friday, with puck drop at 7:00 PM EST.

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

Who will win Sabres vs. Penguins?

Based on advanced computer power and data, Dimers.com has simulated Friday's Sabres-Penguins NHL game 10,000 times.

Dimers' proven predictive analytics model, DimersBOT, gives the Penguins a 70% chance of beating the Sabres.

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Puck Line, Moneyline and Over/Under

The Penguins are listed as -1.5 favorites versus the Sabres, with -125 at BetMGM the best odds available.

For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, PointsBet has the best odds on offer at +125.

DraftKings Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Penguins at -330. That means you can risk $330 to win $100, for a total payout of $430, if they get the W.

Meanwhile, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +320, where you can bet $100 to profit $320, earning a total payout of $420, if they win.

The Over/Under sits at 5.5 with BetMGM, which has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds for the Under at +100.

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

According to DimersBOT, the Sabres (+1.5) are a 51% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 5.5 goals is a 55% chance of going Over.

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Best Bets for Sabres vs. Penguins

• Puck Line: Sabres +1.5 at +125 with PointsBet (51% probability) 🔥
• Moneyline: Sabres Win at +320 with FanDuel Sportsbook (5.9% edge) 🔥
• Over/Under: Over 5.5 at -115 with BetMGM (55% probability)

Any time you see a 🔥, that means it's one of our best free picks of the day across all sports.

While the Penguins are more likely to win the game, according to DimersBOT, betting on the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to the 5.9% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds.

Taking advantage of the edges seen on Dimers.com is one of the keys to being profitable in the long run.

Sabres vs. Penguins Betting Guide

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

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

Remember, DimersBOT updates often, so keep checking this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of Sabres vs. Penguins on Friday December 17, 2021.

Sabres vs. Penguins 2021 Game Info

When do the Penguins play the Sabres?

• Date: Friday December 17, 2021
• Time: 7:00 PM EST / 4:00 PM PST
• Venue: PPG Paints Arena

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