Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Golden Knights

The Buffalo Sabres go up against the Vegas Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena, with face-off scheduled for 21:00 on Tuesday, March 17.

There are many reasons to support the prediction that the Sabres will get the better of the Golden Knights. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get an attractive +106.

Buffalo Sabres have claimed four straight road wins. Their latest game was a 3-2 (SO) home triumph at KeyBank Center against Toronto Maple Leafs. Owen Power and Jack Quinn each scored one goal.

Vegas Golden Knights won their last game 4-0, making it successive victories. This was a home win at T-Mobile Arena against Chicago Blackhawks. Pavel Dorofeyev scored two goals, with Rasmus Andersson and Keegan Kolesar also scoring. For the shutout, Adin Hill made 21 saves.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sabres have won the last two encounters against the Knights. They achieved winning scorelines of 4-3 (SO) and 3-2 at KeyBank Center. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Sabres wins.

Starting Goalies

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-9-3	2.5	.909	1
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

Adin Hill (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-9-6	3.1	.871	1
23/24	19-12-2	2.71	.909	2

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 31.3 shots on goal, with a 13.3% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 2.4 goals from 26.5 shots, averaging 4.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.8%.

Rasmus Dahlin is the top points scorer with 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, with Tage Thompson racking up 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 1.97 goal against average with a .917 save percentage.

The Knights have 4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 2.9 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.0 goals from 23.1 shots, averaging 4.3 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.7%.

The top points scorer is Pavel Dorofeyev with 13 points, 8 goals and 5 assists, while Mitchell Marner is next best after registering 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists. Goalie Adin Hill have a 2.72 GAA with a .872 SV%, including one shutout.

Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights tips: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation, top player prop bets and a ready-made bet builder.

Game Prediction

We think that Buffalo Sabres should prove too strong in this NHL clash. Therefore, we’re confidently wagering them to win and there’s juice in the +106 available.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our hockey picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date stats playing a key role before any NHL selections are locked in.

Key Sabres vs Golden Knights stats:

• Sabres have won 4 consecutive games on the road.
• Sabres have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Sabres have won 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Golden Knights have lost 13 of their last 20 games.
• Golden Knights have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Golden Knights have lost their last 2 games against Sabres.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

According to the top betting sites, there’s a 48.5% chance of our pick landing a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Doan Over 1.5 Shots -149

Josh Doan (Sabres) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. We think this could be a telling statistic and we’ll back him to cover the line which is available at odds of -149.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 4 - 1 Golden Knights

Let’s go for the Sabres to win 4-1, a bet which is available at +2000. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Golden Knights

1-0

Sabres

+6000

Knights

+6000

2-0

Sabres

+6000

Knights

+5500

2-1

Sabres

+1700

Knights

+1600

3-0

Sabres

+4000

Knights

+3500

3-1

Sabres

+2200

Knights

+2000

3-2

Sabres

+950

Knights

+850

4-0

Sabres

+5500

Knights

+4000

4-1

Sabres

+2000

Knights

+1600

4-2

Sabres

+1700

Knights

+1500

4-3

Sabres

+1000

Knights

+950

5-0

Sabres

+9000

Knights

+6600

5-1

Sabres

+3300

Knights

+2400

5-2

Sabres

+1900

Knights

+1500

5-3

Sabres

+2400

Knights

+2000

5-4

Sabres

+1800

Knights

+1700

6-0

Sabres

+13000

Knights

+10000

6-1

Sabres

+7000

Knights

+5000

6-2

Sabres

+3500

Knights

+2800

6-3

Sabres

+3000

Knights

+2400

6-4

Sabres

+4500

Knights

+4000

6-5

Sabres

+4000

Knights

+4000

7-0

Sabres

+4000

Knights

+14000

7-1

Sabres

+12000

Knights

+8000

7-2

Sabres

+9000

Knights

+6600

7-3

Sabres

+6000

Knights

+4500

7-4

Sabres

+6000

Knights

+5000

7-5

Sabres

+10000

Knights

+9000

7-6

Sabres

+10000

Knights

+9000

8-1

Sabres

+10000

Knights

+13000

8-2

Sabres

+14000

Knights

+11000

8-3

Sabres

+14000

Knights

+11000

8-4

Sabres

+12000

Knights

+9000

8-5

Sabres

+13000

Knights

+11000

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Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights 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.

The Vegas Golden Knights odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -141 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 58% chance of winning. At +116, Buffalo Sabres are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6.5 at -105.

You can find a huge selection of team props and game lines for every National Hockey League matchup, with the top betting apps creating many different options. Check out the in-game and pre-game selections before placing your wagers.

Moneyline

Sabres

+116

Knights

-141

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+180

Tie

+325

Knights

+118

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-213

Knights -1.5

+172

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-115

Over 6.5

-105

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Vegas Golden Knights Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 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 the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 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 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 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 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.40 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.50 pts and allowed 2.20 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.20 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 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.70 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 31.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 13.3
• Blocks: 12.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 19.9
• Giveaways: 15
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 7.7
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 24.6
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.6
• Blocks: 13.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.6
• Hits: 22.9
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 3.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 20.7
• Giveaways: 16.4
• Takeaways: 3.9

Injuries & Suspensions

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