Wild vs. Sabres prediction favors Buffalo to win Tuesday's NHL matchup [10/6/2026]

Using powerful machine learning and data, we have re-simulated the result of Tuesday's NHL game between the Wild and Sabres, forming part of our NHL predictions coverage.

Our leading predictive model gives the Sabres a 51.2% chance of defeating the Wild. According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 71.8% chance of covering the puck line, while the 6.5-goal over/under has a 54.2% chance of staying under.

Latest betting odds

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

• Puck Line: Wild -1.5 (+220) / Sabres +1.5 (-240)
• Moneyline: Wild -106, Sabres -104
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (+106/-118)

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

Model picks and best bet

After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets in this matchup. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:

• Puck line: Sabres +1.5 @ -240 via FanDuel
• Moneyline: Sabres @ -104 via FanDuel
• Total: Under 6.5 @ -118 via BetMGM

According to our NHL best bets, the top play to make on this game is Sabres +1.5 at the spread.

These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the current available odds.

Wild vs. Sabres player props

Who will score a goal in Wild vs. Sabres?

According to our model, Kirill Kaprizov is most likely to score an anytime goal in Wild vs. Sabres.

Our projections give Kaprizov a 44.3% chance of scoring a goal at KeyBank Center, while the star is a 9.0% chance of netting the first goal the game.

Anytime goal scorer predictions

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 44.3% probability
• Matt Boldy: 38.7% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 25.1% probability
• Joel Ek: 23.1% probability
• Blake Coleman: 20.0% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 38.8% probability
• Josh Doan: 29.0% probability
• Jack Quinn: 27.8% probability
• Rasmus Dahlin: 21.4% probability
• Josh Norris: 21.3% probability

First goal scorer predictions

Minnesota Wild

• Kirill Kaprizov: 9.0% probability
• Matt Boldy: 7.5% probability
• Ryan Hartman: 4.4% probability
• Joel Ek: 3.9% probability
• Blake Coleman: 3.5% probability

Buffalo Sabres

• Tage Thompson: 7.5% probability
• Josh Doan: 5.4% probability
• Jack Quinn: 5.3% probability
• Rasmus Dahlin: 3.7% probability
• Josh Norris: 3.6% probability

Game info & puck drop details

Tuesday's action between the Sabres and Wild at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.

• Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Buffalo Sabres
• Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
• Venue: KeyBank Center

Conclusion

We predict the Sabres, with a 51.2% win probability, will likely beat the Wild in Tuesday's NHL matchup.

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This article's predictions and probabilities are generated by Dimers' proprietary NHL prediction model. Our editorial team reviews the resulting content for accuracy and presentation before publication.