Buffalo Sabres vs Seattle Kraken Prediction, Picks & Odds | 14 Dec 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Kraken

The Buffalo Sabres clash with the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Sunday, December 14.

The Sabres should prove too strong for the Kraken. Our best prediction is to back the visitors on the Moneyline where a juicy -122 can be landed.

Backing Sabres to get the win? Don’t forget to grab the current BetMGM promo code and check out our in-depth site review before you place that bet.

Buffalo Sabres have won back-to-back games. A 3-2 triumph recently occurred on the road at Delta Center when playing Vancouver Canucks. Rasmus Dahlin, Tage Thompson and Zach Benson scored one goal apiece. Goalie Alex Lyon stopped 30 shots (.938).

Seattle Kraken suffered a defeat in their last game. A 5-3 scoreline occurred on the road at Delta Center against Utah Mammoth. Mason Marchment had two goals and Ben Meyers scored the other.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Kraken have beaten the Sabres in the last two encounters. A 6-2 victory at KeyBank Center was followed by a 6-4 win at Climate Pledge Arena. We’ve seen seven Kraken wins in the past 8 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-5-1	2.9	.884	0
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

Joey Daccord (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-7-4	3	.893	2
23/24	19-18-11	2.46	.916	3

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 2.7 goals from 29.4 shots on goal, with a 20.5% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 3.4 goals from 26.8 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.6%.

Josh Doan is the top points scorer with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, with Rasmus Dahlin recording 9 points, 2 goals and 7 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 2.81 goal against average with a .888 save percentage.

The Kraken have 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.2 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 14.0% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.5 goals from 28.0 shots, averaging 3.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 66.7%.

The top points scorer is Brandon Montour with 7 points, 3 goals and 4 assists, while Mason Marchment is next in line after having 5 points, 3 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Joey Daccord have a 3.09 GAA with a .882 SV%, including one shutout.

Buffalo Sabres vs Seattle Kraken Prediction & Picks

Gear up for Buffalo Sabres vs Seattle Kraken with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.

Game Prediction

There is merit in simply backing Buffalo Sabres to beat their opponents in this NHL encounter. Especially as a juicy -122 is available when it comes to this pick.

Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.

Key Sabres vs Kraken stats:

• Sabres have won 2 consecutive games.
• Kraken have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Kraken have lost 7 of their last 10 games.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 54.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Buffalo win with an Under or Over selection. This provides lots of juice for bettors looking for extra value.

Maximize your first bet with the latest betting promotions. Our guide covers all the top welcome bonuses out there.

Our Game Prediction

Sabres Moneyline @ -122 Watch Live Bet Now

BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Gamble responsibly 18+. All odds are correct at time of publishing and are subject to change. To use the Bookmaker Live Streaming services you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Geo-restrictions apply.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Norris Over 0.5 Assists +160

Josh Norris (Sabres) has recorded at least one assist in 4 straight games. We’re happy to take him to cover the line at +160, with bettors able to land themselves an attractive price for this to happen.

Latest Josh Norris Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+220

First

+1300

Assists

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+

Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 4 - 2 Kraken

The Sabres can be backed at +1500 to triumph by a 4-2 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Kraken

1-0

Sabres

+5000

Kraken

+5000

2-0

Sabres

+4500

Kraken

+4500

2-1

Sabres

+1300

Kraken

+1400

3-0

Sabres

+2900

Kraken

+3300

3-1

Sabres

+1700

Kraken

+1800

3-2

Sabres

+800

Kraken

+850

4-0

Sabres

+3500

Kraken

+4000

4-1

Sabres

+1500

Kraken

+1600

4-2

Sabres

+1500

Kraken

+1600

4-3

Sabres

+1050

Kraken

+1100

5-0

Sabres

+6600

Kraken

+8000

5-1

Sabres

+2400

Kraken

+2800

5-2

Sabres

+1600

Kraken

+1900

5-3

Sabres

+2400

Kraken

+2500

5-4

Sabres

+2000

Kraken

+2200

6-0

Sabres

+10000

Kraken

+12000

6-1

Sabres

+5500

Kraken

+6600

6-2

Sabres

+3000

Kraken

+3500

6-3

Sabres

+3000

Kraken

+3400

6-4

Sabres

+5000

Kraken

+5500

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Kraken

+5500

7-1

Sabres

+9000

Kraken

+11000

7-2

Sabres

+8000

Kraken

+10000

7-3

Sabres

+6000

Kraken

+6600

7-4

Sabres

+6600

Kraken

+7500

7-5

Sabres

+11000

Kraken

+12000

7-6

Sabres

+12500

Kraken

+12500

8-2

Sabres

+13000

Kraken

+14000

8-3

Sabres

+14000

Kraken

+14000

8-4

Sabres

+12000

Kraken

+13000

View More

Buffalo Sabres vs Seattle Kraken 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.

Seattle Kraken are available at Moneyline odds of +106, while opponents Buffalo Sabres can be backed at -128. In the eyes of the leading sportsbooks, the home team are regarded as 49% likely to claim a victory.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 5.5 right now. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re going for Over 5.5, then the odds are -132.

The best betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to National Hockey League clashes. Make sure you look through all the available options before deciding which bet to place.

Moneyline

Sabres

-128

Kraken

+106

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+132

Tie

+320

Kraken

+163

Puck Line

Sabres -1.5

+194

Kraken +1.5

-244

Total Goals

Under 5.5

+108

Over 5.5

-132

Tage Thompson is the First Goalscorer favorite at +850. Alternatively, there’s the chance to simply back him to light the lamp at anytime at +125.

Player Goals

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

First

+125

Anytime

+850

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

First

+200

Anytime

+1200

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Josh Doan (Sabres)

First

+220

Anytime

+1300

Josh Norris (Sabres)

First

+220

Anytime

+1300

Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken)

First

+240

Anytime

+1600

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

First

+250

Anytime

+1500

Mason Marchment (Kraken)

First

+270

Anytime

+1700

Chandler Stephenson (Kraken)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Kaapo Kakko (Kraken)

First

+350

Anytime

+2000

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

First

+390

Anytime

+2200

Zach Benson (Sabres)

First

+400

Anytime

+2200

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

First

+425

Anytime

+2500

Shane Wright (Kraken)

First

+450

Anytime

+2500

Brandon Montour (Kraken)

First

+500

Anytime

+3000

Jani Nyman (Kraken)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

First

+525

Anytime

+2800

Vince Dunn (Kraken)

First

+525

Anytime

+3000

Noah Östlund (Sabres)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Frederick Gaudreau (Kraken)

First

+575

Anytime

+3000

Peyton Krebs (Sabres)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Bowen Byram (Sabres)

First

+700

Anytime

+3500

Ryan Winterton (Kraken)

First

+750

Anytime

+3500

Isak Rosen (Sabres)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Jordan Greenway (Sabres)

First

+800

Anytime

+3500

Tye Kartye (Kraken)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Ben Meyers (Kraken)

First

+1000

Anytime

+4500

Tyson Kozak (Sabres)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Owen Power (Sabres)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Josh Dunne (Sabres)

First

+1100

Anytime

+5000

Player Assists

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 0.5

-145

Under 0.5

+105

Vince Dunn (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+125

Under 0.5

-164

Chandler Stephenson (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-200

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+145

Under 0.5

-189

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-208

Josh Doan (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Josh Norris (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-222

Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+165

Under 0.5

-222

Brandon Montour (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+170

Under 0.5

-227

Mason Marchment (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Shane Wright (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Bowen Byram (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-323

Kaapo Kakko (Kraken)

Over 0.5

+260

Under 0.5

-370

Zach Benson (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+270

Under 0.5

-400

Player Shots

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-175

Jordan Eberle (Kraken)

Over 2.5

+115

Under 2.5

-161

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+110

Under 2.5

-149

Eeli Tolvanen (Kraken)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Mason Marchment (Kraken)

Over 2.5

+140

Under 2.5

-200

Brandon Montour (Kraken)

Over 2.5

-125

Under 2.5

-110

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 2.5

-105

Under 2.5

-130

Vince Dunn (Kraken)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-175

Josh Doan (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+135

Josh Norris (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-110

Matty Beniers (Kraken)

Over 1.5

-164

Under 1.5

+125

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-110

Under 1.5

-125

Micro betting is something that’s really popular with bettors, with NHL fans essentially being able to bet in-game when it comes to team and player props. Sometimes these are lines where you can wager on Shots or Goals.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Seattle Kraken Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the -1.5 puck line in any of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 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 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 5.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 4.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 5.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 5.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 5.5 at Home: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.20 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.30 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 29.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10
• Blocks: 13.3
• Faceoff Wins : 23.6
• Hits: 18.8
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 5.7

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 10.9
• Blocks: 12.3
• Faceoff Wins : 24.5
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 6.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 16
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 18
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 25.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.8
• Blocks: 16.3
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 16.2
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.3

You can watch NHL live streaming depending on where you are located. Sportsbook customers are required to have a funded betting account or place a bet within the past 24 hours.

It’s great to enjoy thousands of sporting events on an annual basis. Watch the action and get audio commentary too.

Sabres vs Kraken Live Stream Watch Live Geo-restrictions apply. To use the services you need to be logged in, a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours.

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Top Ice Hockey Pages