Senators vs Sabres Prediction and NHL Tips - 1 January 2024

Last updated: Dec 31, 2023, 2:30PM | Published: Dec 31, 2023, 1:26PM

The Ottawa Senators will take on the Buffalo Sabres in NHL action at Canadian Tire Centre on Monday, commencing at 10:00am AEDT.

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

Who Will Win: Senators vs Sabres

Based on high-tech computer power and data, Stats Insider has simulated the outcome of Monday's Ottawa-Buffalo NHL game 10,000 times.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives the Senators a 57% chance of defeating the Sabres at Canadian Tire Centre.

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Senators vs Sabres: Odds

The latest Betfair betting odds in Australia for Monday's NHL game at Canadian Tire Centre are listed below:

Head to Head: Senators $1.68, Sabres $2.44
Line: Senators -1.5 ($2.52), Sabres +1.5 ($1.58)
Total (Over/Under 6.5 Goals): Over $1.63, Under $2.34

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 Senators at $1.68 and the Sabres at $2.44.

The Senators are 1.5-goal favourites against the Sabres, with odds of $2.52 currently on offer at Betfair.

For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the line, Betfair currently has odds of $1.58.

The Over/Under for total goals scored has been set at 6.5 with Betfair, which currently has odds for the Over at $1.63 and odds for the Under at $2.34.

According to Stats Insider's model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 65% chance of covering the line, while the Over/Under total of 6.5 goals has a 53% chance of going Over.

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

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Senators vs Sabres: Best Bets

Head to Head: Buffalo at $2.44 with Betfair (2.2% edge)
Line: Sabres +1.5 at $1.58 with Betfair (65% probability)
Total Goals: Under 6.5 at $2.34 with Betfair (4.3% edge) 🔥

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Today's Senators vs Sabres betting tips are based on detailed simulations and wagering expertise to help you place better bets with your chosen online bookie.

While the Senators have a higher chance of winning the game, betting on the Sabres to win is our preferred option because of the 2.2% edge identified when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds currently on offer.

Making use of the edges published here at Stats Insider is pivotal to achieving long-term success as a bettor.

Furthermore, despite the Over being more likely to hit in this game, Under 6.5 is our best bet because of the better odds ($2.34) that are available from Betfair.

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Senators vs Sabres: Prediction

Stats Insider has full betting coverage of Ottawa vs Buffalo on Monday, including pre-game predictions, expert tips, and live win probabilities.

Senators vs Sabres: Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Senators vs Sabres? The data is in.

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

Thompson has a 7.0% chance of scoring the first goal at Canadian Tire Centre, while the Sabres star has a 36.7% chance of netting an anytime goal.

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

First Goal Scorer Tips

Senators First Goal Scorer Tips

Tim Stutzle: 6.9% probability
Brady Tkachuk: 6.8% probability
Claude Giroux: 6.3% probability
Josh Norris: 6.3% probability
Drake Batherson: 4.9% probability

Sabres First Goal Scorer Tips

Tage Thompson: 7.0% probability
Alex Tuch: 5.5% probability
Jeff Skinner: 4.9% probability
Dylan Cozens: 4.5% probability
Casey Mittelstadt: 3.5% probability

Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Senators Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tim Stutzle: 37.3% probability
Brady Tkachuk: 36.8% probability
Claude Giroux: 35.9% probability
Josh Norris: 33.8% probability
Drake Batherson: 29.5% probability

Sabres Anytime Goal Scorer Tips

Tage Thompson: 36.7% probability
Alex Tuch: 32.9% probability
Dylan Cozens: 27.9% probability
Jeff Skinner: 27.6% probability
Casey Mittelstadt: 20.9% probability

Our model updates frequently, so keep checking this page for the latest betting tips before the Ottawa vs Buffalo game at Canadian Tire Centre.

As always, check out our Best Bets to get the best tips on every NHL game, plus a host of other sports that we offer predictions on.

Senators vs Sabres: Preview

The match-up between the Senators and Sabres at Canadian Tire Centre is scheduled to begin at 10:00am AEDT on Monday.

Teams: Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres
Date: Monday 1 January 2023
Time: 10:00am AEDT
Venue: Canadian Tire Centre

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

Our Ottawa vs Buffalo predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of expert data scientists and analysts. We use cutting-edge technology and machine learning to ensure our NHL tips are accurate and reliable, so that you can make informed decisions with confidence.

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