Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds | 13 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Avalanche vs Sabres

The Colorado Avalanche clash with the Buffalo Sabres in this NHL matchup at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 12:30 on Monday, October 13. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Get Ready for a Low-Scoring Encounter

We don’t think the Avalanche and the Sabres are going to score too many times. Our prediction is to grab the -116 that there are Under 6.5 goals.

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8 Avs Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

Colorado Avalanche lost when they last took to the ice. At Ball Arena, they were turned over 5-4 (SO) at home to Dallas Stars. Martin Necas found the net along with three other players.

Buffalo Sabres lost on the road in their last game, making it back-to-back defeats. Boston Bruins won 3-1 at TD Garden. Jason Zucker scored the only goal, with Alex Lyon recording 28 saves (.933).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Avs beat the Sabres in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 6-5 scoreline at Ball Arena. The Avs have three straight victories against the Sabres. They have won 8 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Scott Wedgewood (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	2-0-1	2	.925	0
23/24	16-7-5	2.85	.899	0

Alex Lyon (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	0-2-0	2.6	.919	0
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.4 goals from 33.0 shots on goal, with a 14.0% powerplay efficiency. The Avs have given up 2.7 goals from 26.6 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 77.5%.

Nathan MacKinnon is the top points scorer with 17 points, 9 goals and 8 assists, with Martin Necas racking up 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Mackenzie Blackwood have a 2.71 goal against average with a .892 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Sabres have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.5 goals from 31.2 shots on goal, with a 13.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 2.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.2%.

The top points scorer is Rasmus Dahlin with 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists, while Alex Tuch is next best after having 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists. Goalie James Reimer have a 3.17 GAA with a .888 SV%, including one shutout.

Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

Make the most of Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline and a hand-picked bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Don’t expect the lamp to light up too many times. All things considered, our pick has to be the Unders and there is -116 that this happens in this NHL encounter.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our NHL handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Avalanche vs Sabres stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Avalanche games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Avalanche games on the road.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Sabres games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sabres games.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Sabres games.

Under 6.5 Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 53.8% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our cappers research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

Avalanche 2 - 4 Sabres

The Sabres are available at +1900 when it comes to them winning 4-2. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Avalanche

Sabres

1-0

Avalanche

+5500

Sabres

+6000

2-0

Avalanche

+5000

Sabres

+6000

2-1

Avalanche

+1500

Sabres

+1700

3-0

Avalanche

+3000

Sabres

+4500

3-1

Avalanche

+1800

Sabres

+2400

3-2

Avalanche

+850

Sabres

+1000

4-0

Avalanche

+3400

Sabres

+5500

4-1

Avalanche

+1400

Sabres

+2200

4-2

Avalanche

+1400

Sabres

+1900

4-3

Avalanche

+950

Sabres

+1100

5-0

Avalanche

+5500

Sabres

+10000

5-1

Avalanche

+2000

Sabres

+3500

5-2

Avalanche

+1400

Sabres

+2200

5-3

Avalanche

+2000

Sabres

+2500

5-4

Avalanche

+1800

Sabres

+2000

6-1

Avalanche

+4000

Sabres

+8000

6-2

Avalanche

+2400

Sabres

+4000

6-3

Avalanche

+2400

Sabres

+3500

6-4

Avalanche

+4000

Sabres

+5000

6-5

Avalanche

+4000

Sabres

+4500

7-1

Avalanche

+7000

Sabres

+14000

7-2

Avalanche

+5500

Sabres

+11000

7-3

Avalanche

+4500

Sabres

+7000

7-4

Avalanche

+5000

Sabres

+7000

7-5

Avalanche

+9000

Sabres

+11000

7-6

Avalanche

+10000

Sabres

+11000

8-4

Avalanche

+9000

Sabres

+13000

8-5

Avalanche

+12000

Sabres

+14000

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Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres 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.

Tight Clash on the Cards According to the Books

Colorado Avalanche are regarded as having a 62% chance of winning this game according to the latest betting odds. The sportsbooks have priced them up at -164. Buffalo Sabres are the underdogs at +136 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. Hockey fans love the chance to get an alternative angle by going for a Totals wager. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s -110.

Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.

Moneyline

Avalanche

-164

Sabres

+136

3-Way Moneyline

Avalanche

-100

Tie

+330

Sabres

+215

Puck Line

Avalanche -1.5

+144

Sabres +1.5

-179

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-110

Over 6.5

-110

Player Props & Micro Betting

We’re fond of player props as an alternative to betting on the game lines. The gambling sites will have Shots, Blocked Shots, Goals, Assists and Goaltender Saves among the choices and you can take a particular view.

Micro betting provides an interesting rollercoaster ride for NHL bettors. It can be great to enjoy the live lines, with the opportunity to wager on the Next Goal and Next Goalscorer. Watch the live action before deciding which way to go.

Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Colorado Avalanche Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 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 4 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 8 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 6.5: Covered in 4 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 3.40 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.80 pts and allowed 3.30 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 6.10 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 2.60 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 33
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 17.2
• Faceoff Wins : 32.9
• Hits: 34.8
• Giveaways: 16.6
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.9
• Blocks: 16.5
• Faceoff Wins : 30.2
• Hits: 28
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 5

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 31.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.1
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 26.2
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 31
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.1
• Blocks: 14.7
• Faceoff Wins : 27.1
• Hits: 18.2
• Giveaways: 17.3
• Takeaways: 5.2

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Team News

Colorado Avalanche Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
29	Nathan MacKinnon	3	22.37	2	4	6	4
88	Martin Necas	3	21.9	3	3	6	4
8	Cale Makar	3	24.2	0	3	3	2

62	Artturi Lehkonen	3	22.2	2	1	3	4
70	Sam Malinski	3	14.17	1	1	2	0
95	Victor Olofsson	3	12.5	0	2	2	0
84	Brent Burns	3	20.73	0	1	1	0
11	Brock Nelson	3	22.03	0	1	1	-2
54	Gavin Brindley	3	7.6	1	0	1	1
18	Jack Drury	3	13.87	0	1	1	0
20	Ross Colton	3	10.8	1	0	1	0
17	Parker Kelly	3	11.4	0	0	0	0
7	Devon Toews	3	24.17	0	0	0	1
92	Gabriel Landeskog	3	13.93	0	0	0	-1
42	Josh Manson	3	15.77	0	0	0	3
94	Joel Kiviranta	3	10.6	0	0	0	1
13	Valeri Nichushkin	3	15.87	0	0	0	-2
49	Samuel Girard	2	18.8	0	0	0	1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
50	Trent Miner	-	-	-
41	Scott Wedgewood	3	1.95	0.925

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Buffalo Sabres Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
17	Jason Zucker	2	19.45	1	0	1	-2
23	Mattias Samuelsson	2	17.95	0	1	1	-1
22	Jack Quinn	2	16.35	0	0	0	-1

48	Tyson Kozak	1	7.5	0	0	0	0
33	Ryan Johnson	1	11.3	0	0	0	-1
13	Josh Norris	1	18.9	0	0	0	0
91	Josh Doan	2	14.2	0	0	0	-1
20	Jiri Kulich	2	17.8	0	0	0	-2
78	Jacob Bryson	2	10.7	0	0	0	-1
15	Justin Danforth	2	11.5	0	0	0	-1
55	Mason Geertsen	2	4.6	0	0	0	-1
4	Bowen Byram	2	24.75	0	0	0	-3
19	Peyton Krebs	2	13.05	0	0	0	-2
72	Tage Thompson	2	20.65	0	0	0	-3
26	Rasmus Dahlin	2	26.2	0	0	0	-3
89	Alex Tuch	2	21.7	0	0	0	-2
29	Beck Malenstyn	2	8.1	0	0	0	-2
21	Conor Timmins	2	17.6	0	0	0	-2
71	Ryan McLeod	2	18.75	0	0	0	-3
25	Owen Power	1	22.1	0	0	0	-1

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
	Colten Ellis	-	-	-
34	Alex Lyon	2	2.55	0.919

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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.