Sabres vs Lightning Prediction and NHL Tips - 18 October 2023

Last updated: Oct 17, 2023, 10:45PM | Published: Oct 16, 2023, 10:33PM

The Buffalo Sabres take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Wednesday, starting at 10:30am AEDT.

Stats Insider's best betting tips for Sabres vs Lightning, plus the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are featured below.

Who Will Win: Sabres vs Lightning

Using detailed machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated Wednesday's Buffalo-Tampa Bay NHL game 10,000 times.

Our proven predictive analytics model is currently unable to split the two teams, giving both the Sabres and the Lightning an equal 50% chance of winning the game.

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Sabres vs Lightning: Odds

The latest betting odds in Australia for Wednesday's NHL game at KeyBank Center are listed below:

Head to Head: Sabres $1.80, Lightning $2.10
Line: Sabres -1.5 ($2.85), Lightning +1.5 ($1.48)
Total (Over/Under 7 Goals): Over $2.00, Under $1.83

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

Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, PointsBet currently has the Sabres at $1.80. Meanwhile, bet365 currently has the Lightning at $2.10.

The Sabres are 1.5-goal favourites against the Lightning, with odds of $2.85 currently available at bet365.

For the underdog Lightning (+1.5) to cover the line, PointsBet currently has odds of $1.48.

The Over/Under for Sabres vs Lightning sits at 7 with bet365, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.83.

According to Stats Insider's analytics model, the Lightning (+1.5) have a 70% chance of covering the line, while the 7-goal Over/Under has a 53% chance of staying Under.

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Sabres vs Lightning: Best Bets

Head to Head: Tampa Bay at $2.10 with bet365 (50% probability)
Line: Lightning +1.5 at $1.48 with PointsBet (70% probability)
Total Goals: Under 7 at $1.83 with bet365 (53% probability)

Stats Insider's Sabres vs Lightning predictions are based on detailed modelling and wagering expertise to help you place more informed bets with your chosen online bookie.

Sabres vs Lightning: Prediction

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Sabres vs Lightning: Player Props

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

According to Stats Insider, Tampa Bay's Brayden Point is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sabres vs Lightning.

Point has an 8.9% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Lightning star has a 45.7% chance of registering an anytime goal.

Scroll down for the full list of first goalscorer and anytime goalscorer probabilities.

First Goal Scorer Tips

Sabres First Goal Scorer Tips

Tage Thompson: 7.9% probability
Dylan Cozens: 7.1% probability
Alex Tuch: 7.0% probability
Jeff Skinner: 6.1% probability
Casey Mittelstadt: 3.8% probability

Lightning First Goal Scorer Tips

Brayden Point: 8.9% probability
Brandon Hagel: 6.5% probability
Nikita Kucherov: 6.5% probability
Nick Paul: 4.1% probability
Tanner Jeannot: 3.3% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Sabres Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tage Thompson: 41.6% probability
Dylan Cozens: 36.5% probability
Jeff Skinner: 36.4% probability
Alex Tuch: 35.5% probability
Casey Mittelstadt: 25.1% probability

Lightning Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Brayden Point: 45.7% probability
Nikita Kucherov: 39.0% probability
Brandon Hagel: 34.4% probability
Nick Paul: 24.7% probability
Tanner Jeannot: 19.8% probability

Remember, our model updates frequently, so keep checking this article for the latest betting predictions before the Buffalo vs Tampa Bay game at KeyBank Center.

As always, see our Best Bets for betting tips on every NHL game, as well as a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Sabres vs Lightning: Preview

The match-up between the Sabres and Lightning at KeyBank Center is scheduled to start at 10:30am AEDT on Wednesday.

Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning
Date: Wednesday 18 October 2023
Time: 10:30am AEDT
Venue: KeyBank Center

All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) unless otherwise stated.

Our predictions for Buffalo vs Tampa Bay have been made based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, carefully curated by our team of experienced data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.

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