Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [1/20/2024]

The Buffalo Sabres will face the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Saturday, starting at 12:30PM ET.

Dimers.com's full betting preview for Saturday's Lightning vs. Sabres matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Lightning vs. Sabres Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistical analysis to simulate the outcome of Saturday's NHL matchup between the Lightning and Sabres 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of NHL picks.

Our leading predictive analytics model currently gives the Lightning a 52% chance of defeating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 69% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.

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Lightning vs. Sabres Odds

We have sourced the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Lightning	Sabres
Puck Line	-1.5 (+200)	+1.5 (-240)
Moneyline	-105	-104
Total	o6.5 (-115)	u6.5 (+100)

• The Sabres are currently +1.5 underdogs versus the Lightning, with -240 at FanDuel Sportsbook the best odds currently available.

• For the favored Lightning (-1.5) to cover the puck line, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at +200. In a sign of how close this game is expected to be, both the Sabres and Lightning are currently at minus-money betting odds on the moneyline.

• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at -104, which means you can risk $104 to win $100 for a total payout of $204 if they get the W.

• BetMGM Sportsbook currently has the best moneyline odds for the Lightning at -105, where you can risk $105 to win $100 for a total payout of $205 if they come out on top.
• The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings currently has the best odds for the Under at +100.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

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

Lightning vs. Sabres Picks

By comparing our predictions to the odds listed above, we have found the best betting picks for this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sabres +1.5	-240
Moneyline	Lightning	-105
Total	Under 6.5	+100

Our NHL best bets are based on world-class modeling and wagering expertise to serve you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Lightning vs. Sabres Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Lightning vs. Sabres?

According to our model, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is most likely to score the first goal in Lightning vs. Sabres.

Our projections give Thompson a 9.0% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star is a 41.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	First Goal Probability
Brayden Point	8.6%
Nikita Kucherov	7.4%
Steven Stamkos	6.4%
Brandon Hagel	5.1%
Anthony Cirelli	3.8%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	9.0%
Alex Tuch	7.2%
Jack Quinn	4.0%
Rasmus Dahlin	3.7%
Casey Mittelstadt	3.6%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Tampa Bay Lightning

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Brayden Point	44.9%
Nikita Kucherov	39.7%
Steven Stamkos	36.8%
Brandon Hagel	27.5%
Anthony Cirelli	21.8%

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	41.3%
Alex Tuch	34.2%
Casey Mittelstadt	24.5%
Jack Quinn	22.5%
Rasmus Dahlin	21.6%
Don't forget, our model updates often, so keep checking this page for the latest betting insights ahead of the Lightning vs. Sabres on Saturday January 20, 2024.

Lightning vs. Sabres Game Information

Saturday's matchup between the Sabres and Lightning at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 12:30PM ET.

• Who: Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Saturday January 20, 2024
• Time: 12:30PM ET / 9:30AM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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Conclusion

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