Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds | 15 Apr 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Stars vs Sabres

The Dallas Stars clash with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, April 15.

There are lots of reasons to support the prediction that the Sabres will beat the Stars. Therefore, we’re heading to the Moneyline where you can get -115.

Dallas Stars have triumphed in their previous four games. The latest was on the road where Toronto Maple Leafs were beaten 6-5 at Scotiabank Arena. Mavrik Bourque landed a hat trick and 1 assist.

Buffalo Sabres won their last game 5-1, making it four on the bounce. This was a road victory at United Center against Chicago Blackhawks. Tage Thompson scored two goals, with Alex Tuch, Ryan McLeod and Josh Norris also scoring. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 15 saves (.938).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sabres had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At American Airlines Center, they recorded a 4-1 win over the Stars. We’ve seen six Stars wins in the past 10 meetings between the teams.

Starting Goalies

Jake Oettinger (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	35-12-6	2.6	.899	4
23/24	35-14-2	2.72	.905	3

Colten Ellis (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	8-4-2	2.9	.903	1

6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.1 goals from 22.1 shots on goal, with a 18.9% powerplay efficiency. The Stars have given up 2.7 goals from 23.5 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.0%.

Jason Robertson is the top points scorer with 11 points, 6 goals and 5 assists, with Matt Duchene racking up 10 points, 3 goals and 7 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Jake Oettinger have a 2.30 goal against average with a .896 save percentage, including two shutouts.

The Sabres have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 29.2 shots on goal, with a 11.9% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 26.3 shots, averaging 4.6 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.0%.

Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin have scored the most points on 9, with each player managing 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 2.41 GAA with a .903 SV%.

Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

Dive into our Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres betting tips, featuring an expert match prediction, our best correct score pick and a ready-made bet builder designed for value.

Game Prediction

Buffalo Sabres are available at -115 when it comes to winning this NHL clash. Our pick is that they’ll outscore the road team and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Our hockey picks are always well-researched, starting with a combination of the latest NHL team news and current form. Once we’ve got a solid read on the matchup, we layer in the key data to back it up.

Key Stars vs Sabres stats:

• Sabres have won 4 consecutive games.
• Sabres have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Sabres have won 14 of their last 20 games.
• Stars have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps make it a 53.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Stars 2 - 3 Sabres

A 3-2 win in favor of the Sabres is available at odds of +900. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Stars

Sabres

1-0

Stars

+5000

Sabres

+5500

2-0

Stars

+4500

Sabres

+5000

2-1

Stars

+1400

Sabres

+1500

3-0

Stars

+2900

Sabres

+4000

3-1

Stars

+1700

Sabres

+2200

3-2

Stars

+800

Sabres

+900

4-0

Stars

+3500

Sabres

+5000

4-1

Stars

+1400

Sabres

+1900

4-2

Stars

+1400

Sabres

+1800

4-3

Stars

+950

Sabres

+1100

5-0

Stars

+6000

Sabres

+9000

5-1

Stars

+2200

Sabres

+3400

5-2

Stars

+1500

Sabres

+2000

5-3

Stars

+2000

Sabres

+2500

5-4

Stars

+1900

Sabres

+2000

6-0

Stars

+9000

Sabres

+14000

6-1

Stars

+4500

Sabres

+8000

6-2

Stars

+2500

Sabres

+4000

6-3

Stars

+2500

Sabres

+3500

6-4

Stars

+4500

Sabres

+5000

6-5

Stars

+4500

Sabres

+5000

7-1

Stars

+8000

Sabres

+13000

7-2

Stars

+6600

Sabres

+11000

7-3

Stars

+5000

Sabres

+7000

7-4

Stars

+6000

Sabres

+7500

7-5

Stars

+10000

Sabres

+11000

7-6

Stars

+11000

Sabres

+12000

8-2

Stars

+11000

Sabres

+13000

8-3

Stars

+12000

Sabres

+13000

8-4

Stars

+10000

Sabres

+14000

8-5

Stars

+13000

Sabres

+14000

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Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres 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.

Buffalo Sabres are on offer at +122 on the Moneyline if you want to back this team, with Dallas Stars available at -147. There is a 45% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is 6.5. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at +104.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Stars

-147

Sabres

+122

3-Way Moneyline

Stars

+108

Tie

+325

Sabres

+200

Puck Line

Stars -1.5

+172

Sabres +1.5

-213

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-128

Over 6.5

+104

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goals, Assists, Points and Blocked Shots. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Dallas Stars Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

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

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 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 5.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 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 3.10 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.50 pts and allowed 2.50 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 6.90 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 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 22.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 9.8
• Blocks: 10.6
• Faceoff Wins : 24.1
• Hits: 17
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 27.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 12.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27.5
• Hits: 19.4
• Giveaways: 13.7
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 11.9
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.4
• Hits: 21.6
• Giveaways: 14.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 30.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 15.2
• Blocks: 14
• Faceoff Wins : 26.8
• Hits: 23
• Giveaways: 14.8
• Takeaways: 4.7

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