Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars Prediction, Picks & Odds | 31 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Stars

The Buffalo Sabres clash with the Dallas Stars at American Airlines Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Wednesday, December 31.

We’re keeping our prediction nice and simple by heading to the 3-Way Moneyline. Take the -106 that the Stars are able to secure a regulation time win when clashing with the Sabres.

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Buffalo Sabres have won nine on the spin, triumphing 4-2 in their previous game. This was on the road against St Louis Blues at Enterprise Center. Peyton Krebs was on target along with three of his teammates.

Dallas Stars were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. American Airlines Center saw them beaten 4-3 (SO) at home to Chicago Blackhawks. Nils Lundkvist, Mikko Rantanen and Justin Hryckowian scored one goal each.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Stars won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-2 victory was registered against the Sabres at American Airlines Center. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved the Stars winning six times.

Starting Goalies

Alex Lyon (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-6-3	2.9	.906	1
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

Jake Oettinger (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-6-3	2.5	.910	2
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 18.9% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 2.4 goals from 26.9 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.8%.

Tage Thompson is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Rasmus Dahlin racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.12 goal against average with a .921 save percentage.

The Stars have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 23.1 shots on goal, with a 21.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.9 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 3.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.6%.

The top points scorer is Mikko Rantanen with 16 points, 2 goals and 14 assists, while Wyatt Johnston is next best after registering 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.47 GAA with a .916 SV%.

Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Picks

Get fully prepped for Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars with our betting guide, featuring our expert match pick, predicted scoreline, top player props and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Take Dallas Stars at -106 on the 60-minute line to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL encounter.

Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Sabres vs Stars stats:

• Stars have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Stars have won 13 of their last 20 games.
• Sabres have lost 12 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Stars have won 6 of their last 10 games against Sabres.

Stars 3-Way Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 55-60%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikko Rantanen Over 0.5 Assists -189

Mikko Rantanen (Stars) has made at least one assist in 6 straight games. There’s an opportunity to enjoy a Player Assists wager which looks attractive at -189 that he is able to cover the line.

Latest Mikko Rantanen Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+160

First

+1000

Assists

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+140

Shots on Goal

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-125

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 2 - 4 Stars

Let’s go for the Stars to win 4-2, a bet which is available at +1400. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Stars

1-0

Sabres

+6000

Stars

+5000

2-0

Sabres

+5500

Stars

+4500

2-1

Sabres

+1600

Stars

+1400

3-0

Sabres

+4500

Stars

+2800

3-1

Sabres

+2200

Stars

+1700

3-2

Sabres

+950

Stars

+800

4-0

Sabres

+6000

Stars

+3300

4-1

Sabres

+2200

Stars

+1300

4-2

Sabres

+1900

Stars

+1400

4-3

Sabres

+1150

Stars

+950

5-0

Sabres

+11000

Stars

+5000

5-1

Sabres

+4000

Stars

+1900

5-2

Sabres

+2200

Stars

+1300

5-3

Sabres

+2800

Stars

+2000

5-4

Sabres

+2200

Stars

+1800

6-0

Sabres

+2200

Stars

+7500

6-1

Sabres

+9000

Stars

+4000

6-2

Sabres

+4500

Stars

+2400

6-3

Sabres

+4000

Stars

+2400

6-4

Sabres

+5500

Stars

+4000

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Stars

+4500

7-0

Sabres

+5000

Stars

+12000

7-1

Sabres

+5000

Stars

+7000

7-2

Sabres

+12000

Stars

+6000

7-3

Sabres

+8000

Stars

+4500

7-4

Sabres

+8000

Stars

+5500

7-5

Sabres

+12000

Stars

+9000

7-6

Sabres

+12000

Stars

+11000

8-1

Sabres

+12000

Stars

+11000

8-2

Sabres

+12000

Stars

+10000

8-3

Sabres

+12000

Stars

+10000

8-4

Sabres

+14000

Stars

+10000

8-5

Sabres

+14000

Stars

+12500

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Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 63% probability of winning this game, Dallas Stars might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -167 Moneyline betting odds. At +138, Buffalo Sabres are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 6.5, the odds are +108.

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Moneyline

Sabres

+138

Stars

-167

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+230

Tie

+325

Stars

-106

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-179

Stars -1.5

+144

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

Jason Robertson is available at +120 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer. The favorite is now priced at odds of +875 to find the net first.

Player Goals

Jason Robertson (Stars)

First

+120

Anytime

+875

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

First

+160

Anytime

+1000

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

First

+195

Anytime

+1300

Roope Hintz (Stars)

First

+220

Anytime

+1300

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

First

+230

Anytime

+1400

Josh Norris (Sabres)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Josh Doan (Sabres)

First

+310

Anytime

+1900

Peyton Krebs (Sabres)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Mavrik Bourque (Stars)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Jamie Benn (Stars)

First

+375

Anytime

+2200

Sam Steel (Stars)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Zach Benson (Sabres)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Matt Duchene (Stars)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

First

+475

Anytime

+2500

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Noah Östlund (Sabres)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Thomas Harley (Stars)

First

+725

Anytime

+4000

Bowen Byram (Sabres)

First

+725

Anytime

+4000

Justin Hryckowian (Stars)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Esa Lindell (Stars)

First

+875

Anytime

+4000

Jordan Greenway (Sabres)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Colin Blackwell (Stars)

First

+900

Anytime

+5500

Oskar Back (Stars)

First

+950

Anytime

+5000

Josh Dunne (Sabres)

First

+950

Anytime

+5500

Beck Malenstyn (Sabres)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Radek Faksa (Stars)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5500

Mattias Samuelsson (Sabres)

First

+1300

Anytime

+5000

Player Assists

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Over 0.5

-189

Under 0.5

+140

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-105

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 0.5

-100

Under 0.5

-135

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+115

Under 0.5

-154

Roope Hintz (Stars)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Thomas Harley (Stars)

Over 0.5

+175

Under 0.5

-233

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+180

Under 0.5

-250

Josh Norris (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+200

Under 0.5

-286

Matt Duchene (Stars)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Esa Lindell (Stars)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-345

Josh Doan (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+250

Under 0.5

-345

Jamie Benn (Stars)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Bowen Byram (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+280

Under 0.5

-400

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+290

Under 0.5

-455

Player Shots

Jason Robertson (Stars)

Over 3.5

+115

Under 3.5

-161

Mikko Rantanen (Stars)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-125

Wyatt Johnston (Stars)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-164

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+115

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Roope Hintz (Stars)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Josh Norris (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-118

Josh Doan (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-200

Under 1.5

+145

Jamie Benn (Stars)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-120

Matt Duchene (Stars)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-115

Under 1.5

-118

Miro Heiskanen (Stars)

Over 1.5

-175

Under 1.5

+130

Thomas Harley (Stars)

Over 1.5

-141

Under 1.5

-100

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Dallas Stars Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.70 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 6.6
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 17.5
• Giveaways: 15.5
• Takeaways: 5.8

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 25.1
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 5.4

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 23.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.3
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 14
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.2
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 17.2
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 4.8

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Starting Lineups

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