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 21:00 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.

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

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	17-8-2	2.6	.910	1
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

Casey DeSmith (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-6-5	2.4	.907	1
23/24	12-9-4	2.89	.895	1

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.

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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

+4000

Stars

+2800

3-1

Sabres

+2200

Stars

+1700

3-2

Sabres

+950

Stars

+800

4-0

Sabres

+5500

Stars

+3300

4-1

Sabres

+2200

Stars

+1300

4-2

Sabres

+1900

Stars

+1400

4-3

Sabres

+1150

Stars

+950

5-0

Sabres

+10000

Stars

+5500

5-1

Sabres

+3500

Stars

+2000

5-2

Sabres

+2200

Stars

+1400

5-3

Sabres

+2800

Stars

+2000

5-4

Sabres

+2200

Stars

+1900

6-0

Sabres

+15000

Stars

+8000

6-1

Sabres

+9000

Stars

+4000

6-2

Sabres

+4500

Stars

+2400

6-3

Sabres

+3500

Stars

+2500

6-4

Sabres

+5500

Stars

+4000

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Stars

+4500

7-0

Sabres

+5000

Stars

+12000

7-1

Sabres

+14000

Stars

+7000

7-2

Sabres

+11000

Stars

+6000

7-3

Sabres

+7500

Stars

+4500

7-4

Sabres

+7500

Stars

+5500

7-5

Sabres

+11000

Stars

+9000

7-6

Sabres

+12000

Stars

+11000

8-1

Sabres

+12000

Stars

+12000

8-2

Sabres

+12000

Stars

+10000

8-3

Sabres

+12000

Stars

+11000

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 below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 60% probability of winning this game, Dallas Stars might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -152 Moneyline betting odds. At +126, 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

+126

Stars

-152

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+220

Tie

+330

Stars

-104

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-192

Stars -1.5

+154

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-132

Over 6.5

+108

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It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to NHL and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, bet on the Next Goalscorer or Next Goal.

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

Injuries & Suspensions

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