Sabres vs Sharks Prediction and NHL Tips - 16 January 2024

Last updated: Jan 15, 2024, 5:05PM | Published: Jan 15, 2024, 12:16AM

The Buffalo Sabres will play the San Jose Sharks in NHL action at KeyBank Center on Tuesday, starting at 4:00am AEDT.

Stats Insider's free betting tips for the Sabres vs Sharks game, as well as the latest betting odds and goal scorer tips, are detailed below.

Who Will Win: Sabres vs Sharks

Using state-of-the-art machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Tuesday's Buffalo-San Jose NHL match-up 10,000 times.

Our leading predictive analytics model gives the Sabres a 67% chance of beating the Sharks at KeyBank Center.

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Sabres vs Sharks: Odds

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

Head to Head: Sabres $1.40, Sharks $3.45
Line: Sabres -1.5 ($1.97), Sharks +1.5 ($1.98)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $2.00, Under $1.96

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 $1.40 and the Sharks at $3.45.

The Sabres are listed as 1.5-goal favourites against the Sharks, with odds of $1.97 currently available at Betfair.

For the underdog Sharks (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.98.

The Over/Under for total goals scored is set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $2.00 and odds for the Under at $1.96.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Sharks (+1.5) have a 55% chance of covering the line, while the 6.5-goal Over/Under has a 52% chance of staying Under.

The best site to place a bet on the Sabres vs Sharks game is Betfair, where you are able to wager against other NHL fans instead of using a traditional bookmaker.

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Sabres vs Sharks: Betting Tips

Head to Head: San Jose at $3.45 with Betfair (4.1% edge) 🔥
Line: Sharks +1.5 at $1.98 with Betfair (55% probability) 🔥
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $1.96 with Betfair (52% probability)

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Today's Sabres vs Sharks betting tips are based on world-class modelling and betting experience to bring you the best possible advice every day of the year.

While the Sabres have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sharks to win is our recommended option because of the 4.1% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Taking advantage of the edges seen here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a punter.

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Sabres vs Sharks: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Buffalo vs San Jose on Tuesday, including pre-game predictions, top betting tips, and live win probabilities.

Sabres vs Sharks: Player Props

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

According to Stats Insider, Buffalo's Tage Thompson is the most likely player to score the first goal in Sabres vs Sharks.

Thompson has a 10.0% chance of scoring the first goal at KeyBank Center, while the Sabres star has a 48.4% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Tips

Sabres First Goal Scorer Tips

Tage Thompson: 10.0% probability
Alex Tuch: 7.4% probability
Dylan Cozens: 5.7% probability
Jack Quinn: 4.7% probability
Casey Mittelstadt: 4.6% probability

Sharks First Goal Scorer Tips

Tomas Hertl: 6.5% probability
William Eklund: 4.8% probability
Anthony Duclair: 4.7% probability
Fabian Zetterlund: 4.1% probability
Alexander Barabanov: 3.6% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Sabres Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tage Thompson: 48.4% probability
Alex Tuch: 37.4% probability
Dylan Cozens: 30.8% probability
Casey Mittelstadt: 26.9% probability
Jack Quinn: 25.5% probability

Sharks Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tomas Hertl: 35.0% probability
Anthony Duclair: 27.8% probability
William Eklund: 23.9% probability
Alexander Barabanov: 23.5% probability
Fabian Zetterlund: 22.8% probability

Our model updates regularly, so refresh this page for the latest betting tips before the Buffalo vs San Jose game at KeyBank Center.

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Sabres vs Sharks: Preview

The game between the Sabres and Sharks at KeyBank Center is scheduled to begin at 4:00am AEDT on Tuesday.

Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks
Date: Tuesday 16 January 2024
Time: 4:00am AEDT
Venue: KeyBank Center

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

Our Buffalo vs San Jose predictions are 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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