Sabres vs Ducks Prediction and NHL Tips - 20 February 2024
Last updated: Feb 19, 2024, 5:33PM | Published: Feb 19, 2024, 7:01AM
The Buffalo Sabres will play the Anaheim Ducks in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, commencing at 4:30am AEDT.
Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Sabres vs Ducks game, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured in this article.
Who Will Win: Sabres vs Ducks
Using trusted computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Tuesday's Buffalo-Anaheim NHL game 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Sabres a 63% chance of beating the Ducks at KeyBank Center.
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Sabres vs Ducks: Odds
The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Tuesday's NHL game at KeyBank Center are shown below:
- Head to Head: Sabres $1.53, Ducks $2.82
- Line: Sabres -1.5 ($2.28), Ducks +1.5 ($1.75)
- Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.08, Under $1.86
Odds via Betfair are correct at time of publishing and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, Betfair currently has the Sabres at $1.53 and the Ducks at $2.82.
The Sabres are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Ducks, with odds of $2.28 currently on offer at Betfair.
For the underdog Ducks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.75.
The Over/Under for Sabres vs Ducks has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.08 and odds for the Under at $1.86.
According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Ducks (+1.5) have a 59% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 52% chance of staying Under.
The best site for placing bets on the Sabres vs Ducks game is Betfair, where you can bet against other sports fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.
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Sabres vs Ducks: Best Bets
- Head to Head: Anaheim at $2.82 with Betfair (2.3% edge)
- Line: Ducks +1.5 at $1.75 with Betfair (59% probability)
- Total Goals: Over 6.5 at $2.08 with Betfair
While the Sabres have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Ducks to win is our preferred option because of the 2.3% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.
Making use of the edges published on Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term profitability.
Furthermore, despite the Under being more likely to hit in this game, Over 6.5 is our best bet due to the better odds ($2.08) that are available from Betfair.
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Sabres vs Ducks: Prediction
Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Buffalo vs Anaheim on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live updates.
Sabres vs Ducks: Player Props
Who will score the first goal in Sabres vs Ducks? The data is in.
According to Stats Insider, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sabres vs Ducks.
Thompson has an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star has a 39.5% chance of netting an anytime goal.
Scroll down for our complete list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.
First Goal Scorer Tips
Sabres First Goal Scorer Tips
- Tage Thompson: 8.1% probability
- Dylan Cozens: 7.7% probability
- Alex Tuch: 6.7% probability
- Jeff Skinner: 6.2% probability
- Casey Mittelstadt: 5.2% probability
Ducks First Goal Scorer Tips
- Frank Vatrano: 6.2% probability
- Troy Terry: 5.8% probability
- Adam Henrique: 4.5% probability
- Leo Carlsson: 3.8% probability
- Mason McTavish: 3.8% probability
Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
Sabres Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Dylan Cozens: 40.9% probability
- Tage Thompson: 39.5% probability
- Alex Tuch: 36.6% probability
- Jeff Skinner: 31.7% probability
- Casey Mittelstadt: 26.2% probability
Ducks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips
- Frank Vatrano: 33.6% probability
- Troy Terry: 30.8% probability
- Adam Henrique: 26.9% probability
- Mason McTavish: 22.5% probability
- Ryan Strome: 21.3% probability
Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Buffalo vs Anaheim game at KeyBank Center.
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Sabres vs Ducks: Preview
The match-up between the Sabres and Ducks at KeyBank Center is scheduled to commence at 4:30am AEDT on Tuesday.
- Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Tuesday 20 February 2024
- Time: 4:30am AEDT
- Venue: KeyBank Center
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise noted.
Our Buffalo vs Anaheim predictions have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.
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