Buffalo Sabres vs Minnesota Wild Prediction, Picks & Odds | 29 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Wild

The Buffalo Sabres clash with the Minnesota Wild at Xcel Energy Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Saturday, November 29.

There is +107 available when it comes to the Wild on the 3-Way Moneyline and we’re expecting the home team to beat the Sabres in regulation time. There’s lots of juice when it comes to backing our prediction.

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Buffalo Sabres have lost in back-to-back outings. In a recent home game at KeyBank Center, they were turned over 5-0 by New Jersey Devils. Sabres won the shots on goal battle, 42-23.

Minnesota Wild have enjoyed seven straight wins, most recently beating Colorado Avalanche 3-2 (SO). It was a home success at Xcel Energy Center. Kirill Kaprizov scored both of the goals. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt played a starring role, stopping 39 shots (.951).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Wild have claimed back-to-back victories over the Sabres. At KeyBank Center they won 1-0 before winning 4-1 at Xcel Energy Center. The past 10 games between the teams have seen the Sabres win six times.

Starting Goalies

Colten Ellis (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	7-4-1	3.1	.896	0

Filip Gustavsson (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-9-6	2.7	.906	3
23/24	20-18-4	3.06	.899	3

4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 27.2 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have given up 4.1 goals from 29.7 shots, averaging 2.6 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.6%.

Tage Thompson is the top points scorer with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, with Alex Tuch racking up 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Colten Ellis have a 3.77 goal against average with a .886 save percentage.

The Wild have 9 wins and 0 overtime loss, averaging 3.0 goals from 26.4 shots on goal, with a 12.5% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 1.4 goals from 30.8 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.3%.

The top points scorer is Matthew Boldy with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, while Kirill Kaprizov is next in line after registering 11 points, 8 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Jesper Wallstedt have a 1.14 GAA with a .967 SV%, including three shutouts.

Buffalo Sabres vs Minnesota Wild Prediction & Picks

Our Buffalo Sabres vs Minnesota Wild tips include the main match prediction, a correct score forecast, bet builder advice and top player prop picks. Each section below offers expert insight into the key betting angles.

Game Prediction

Minnesota Wild look value on the 60-minute line and our pick is that they will claim a victory in this NHL clash. We’re happy to take the +107 that the home team win in regulation time.

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Key Sabres vs Wild stats:

• Wild have won 7 consecutive games.
• Wild have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Wild have won 12 of their last 20 games.
• Sabres have lost 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Sabres have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Sabres have lost their last 2 games.
• Wild have won the last 2 games between these teams.

Wild 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 48.3% likelihood of our pick landing a return. However, our analysts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Joel Eriksson Ek Over 2.5 Shots -175

Joel Eriksson Ek (Wild) has fired Over 2.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. Out of all the prop bets available, we’re going to take the -175 when it comes to this Shots on Goal wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 1 - 5 Wild

The Wild can be backed to win 5-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +2000 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Wild

1-0

Sabres

+5500

Wild

+5000

2-0

Sabres

+5000

Wild

+4500

2-1

Sabres

+1500

Wild

+1400

3-0

Sabres

+4000

Wild

+2800

3-1

Sabres

+2200

Wild

+1700

3-2

Sabres

+900

Wild

+800

4-0

Sabres

+5000

Wild

+3400

4-1

Sabres

+2000

Wild

+1400

4-2

Sabres

+1800

Wild

+1400

4-3

Sabres

+1100

Wild

+950

5-0

Sabres

+9000

Wild

+5500

5-1

Sabres

+3400

Wild

+2000

5-2

Sabres

+2000

Wild

+1400

5-3

Sabres

+2500

Wild

+2000

5-4

Sabres

+2200

Wild

+1900

6-0

Sabres

+14000

Wild

+8000

6-1

Sabres

+8000

Wild

+4500

6-2

Sabres

+4000

Wild

+2500

6-3

Sabres

+3500

Wild

+2500

6-4

Sabres

+5500

Wild

+4500

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Wild

+4500

7-0

Sabres

+5000

Wild

+12500

7-1

Sabres

+13000

Wild

+7500

7-2

Sabres

+11000

Wild

+6600

7-3

Sabres

+7500

Wild

+5000

7-4

Sabres

+7500

Wild

+6000

7-5

Sabres

+11000

Wild

+10000

7-6

Sabres

+12000

Wild

+11000

8-1

Sabres

+12000

Wild

+12500

8-2

Sabres

+12000

Wild

+11000

8-3

Sabres

+12000

Wild

+11000

8-4

Sabres

+14000

Wild

+10000

8-5

Sabres

+14000

Wild

+13000

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Buffalo Sabres vs Minnesota Wild 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.

Minnesota Wild are regarded as having a 59% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -143. Buffalo Sabres are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +118.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are +114.

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Moneyline

Sabres

+118

Wild

-143

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+200

Tie

+330

Wild

+105

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-208

Wild -1.5

+168

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-141

Over 6.5

+114

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Minnesota Wild Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat 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 4 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 4.70 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 4.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 4.80 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 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 3.20 goals and allowed 1.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.70 goals and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26.7
• Hits: 19.7
• Giveaways: 17.7
• Takeaways: 6.3

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 18.3
• Takeaways: 5.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 11.7
• Faceoff Wins : 26
• Hits: 21
• Giveaways: 15.1
• Takeaways: 4.9

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 25.9
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 14.7
• Takeaways: 4.5

Injuries & Suspensions

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