Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Senators

The Buffalo Sabres clash with the Ottawa Senators at Canadian Tire Centre, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Tuesday, December 23.

It’s time to side with the Senators to record a regulation time victory against the Sabres. They should have the upper hand and the +107 for our 3-Way Moneyline prediction looks a good price.

Buffalo Sabres have won six on the spin, triumphing 3-1 in their previous game. This was on the road against New Jersey Devils at Prudential Center. Peyton Krebs, Josh Norris and Zach Benson scored one goal each. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had 17 saves (.944).

Ottawa Senators got a fourth straight win in their last game. It was a 6-2 road triumph at TD Garden when meeting Boston Bruins. Fabian Zetterlund recorded 3 points, including 2 goals and 1 assist.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sabres won the last encounter between the pair. Enjoying a 8-4 triumph when facing the Sens at KeyBank Center. The Sabres have racked up five straight victories over the Sens. On the head-to-head front, they have won 8 of the past 10.

Starting Goalies

Alex Lyon (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	18-8-3	2.7	.913	2
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

Linus Ullmark (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	19-9-7	2.9	.883	1
23/24	22-10-5	2.57	.915	2

7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 27.5 shots on goal, with a 22.2% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have given up 2.9 goals from 28.4 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

Rasmus Dahlin is the top points scorer with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, with Tage Thompson recording 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.17 goal against average with a .924 save percentage.

The Sens have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 32.6 shots on goal, with a 24.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.6 goals from 24.7 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 85.7%.

The top points scorer is Tim Stutzle with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, while Drake Batherson is next in line after registering 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Linus Ullmark have a 2.16 GAA with a .912 SV%, including one shutout.

Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators Prediction & Picks

Get the full betting picture for Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators, including our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, must-watch player props and a tailored bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

Our pick is that there will be a home win in this NHL clash. You can currently get +107 about a regulation time win which looks like great odds.

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Key Sabres vs Senators stats:

• Senators have won 4 consecutive games.
• Senators have won 6 of their last 10 games.
• Senators have won 11 of their last 20 games.
• Sabres have lost 14 of their last 20 games on the road.

Sens 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 48.3% chance of winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

If you also have a strong view on the Over / Under line, then it could be worth a Match Winner & Total Goals wager where you can effectively back Ottawa at a bigger price.

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Our Game Prediction

Senators 3-Way Moneyline @ +107 Bet Now

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Fabian Zetterlund Over 0.5 Assists +270

Fabian Zetterlund (Senators) has recorded at least one assist in 3 straight games. Using this stat, we can therefore back him at +270 when it comes to a Player Assists bet which looks like a value pick.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 2 - 4 Senators

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Senators to win 4-2. The odds of +1400 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Senators

1-0

Sabres

+6000

Senators

+5500

2-0

Sabres

+5500

Senators

+4500

2-1

Sabres

+1600

Senators

+1400

3-0

Sabres

+4500

Senators

+2900

3-1

Sabres

+2200

Senators

+1700

3-2

Sabres

+950

Senators

+800

4-0

Sabres

+5500

Senators

+3300

4-1

Sabres

+2200

Senators

+1300

4-2

Sabres

+1900

Senators

+1400

4-3

Sabres

+1100

Senators

+950

5-0

Sabres

+10000

Senators

+5500

5-1

Sabres

+3500

Senators

+2000

5-2

Sabres

+2200

Senators

+1400

5-3

Sabres

+2800

Senators

+2000

5-4

Sabres

+2000

Senators

+1800

6-0

Sabres

+14000

Senators

+8000

6-1

Sabres

+9000

Senators

+4500

6-2

Sabres

+4500

Senators

+2400

6-3

Sabres

+3500

Senators

+2400

6-4

Sabres

+5500

Senators

+4000

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Senators

+4500

7-0

Sabres

+5000

Senators

+12000

7-1

Sabres

+14000

Senators

+7000

7-2

Sabres

+11000

Senators

+6000

7-3

Sabres

+7500

Senators

+4500

7-4

Sabres

+7500

Senators

+5500

7-5

Sabres

+11000

Senators

+9000

7-6

Sabres

+12000

Senators

+11000

8-1

Sabres

+12000

Senators

+12000

8-2

Sabres

+12000

Senators

+10000

8-3

Sabres

+12000

Senators

+11000

8-4

Sabres

+14000

Senators

+10000

8-5

Sabres

+14000

Senators

+12500

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Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators 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 62% probability of winning this game, Ottawa Senators might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -161 Moneyline betting odds. At +132, Buffalo Sabres are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6.5. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at +104.

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Moneyline

Sabres

+132

Senators

-161

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+220

Tie

+325

Senators

-103

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-192

Senators -1.5

+154

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

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Buffalo Sabres Stats

Ottawa Senators Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 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 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.00 pts and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 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 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.10 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.7
• Blocks: 12.2
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 12.5
• Faceoff Wins : 23.4
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 14.5
• Takeaways: 6.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.3
• Shots: 32.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 30.7
• Hits: 24.6
• Giveaways: 13.4
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.9
• Blocks: 14.1
• Faceoff Wins : 31.6
• Hits: 23.1
• Giveaways: 13.5
• Takeaways: 5

Injuries & Suspensions

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