Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds | 17 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Oilers vs Sabres

The Edmonton Oilers go up against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Monday, November 17.

We should take advantage of the -106 when it comes to the Oilers and the Sabres going Under 6.5. These odds look to be on the generous side.

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Edmonton Oilers got the win in their previous game. A 4-3 (OT) triumph occurred on the road at Lenovo Center when playing Carolina Hurricanes. Connor McDavid registered two goals, with Jack Roslovic and Leon Draisaitl also finding the net.

Buffalo Sabres have been handed two home defeats in a row. In their last game, they beat Detroit Red Wings on the road by a 5-4 (OT) scoreline at Little Caesars Arena. The goals were shared around between five players including Mattias Samuelsson.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 3-2 win for the Sabres at KeyBank Center when they last played the Oilers. In the past 10 games between the teams, the Sabres have won six.

Starting Goalies

Stuart Skinner (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	9-8-3	2.9	.888	2
23/24	36-16-5	2.62	.905	2

Colten Ellis (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	4-3-0	3.4	.892	0

5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.3 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 25.9% powerplay efficiency. The Oilers have given up 3.7 goals from 27.4 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.1%.

Connor McDavid is the top points scorer with 18 points, 8 goals and 10 assists, with Leon Draisaitl recording 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.13 goal against average with a .883 save percentage.

The Sabres have 2 wins, 4 losses and 4 overtime losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 26.3 shots on goal, with a 7.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 4.1 goals from 30.4 shots, averaging 3.8 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 89.5%.

The top points scorer is Tage Thompson with 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists, while Alex Tuch is next in line after having 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 3.84 GAA with a .879 SV%.

Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

Head into Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, key player prop picks and a thoughtfully built bet builder.

Game Prediction

There might not be lots of goals in this NHL matchup. There’s a case to be made for betting Under the line considering the odds of -106 available.

We’re always on top of team news and when combined with recent form, it helps us uncover the best value. Our NHL handicappers also take a data-led approach, using key stats to back every pick.

Key Oilers vs Sabres stats:

• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sabres games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Sabres games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Sabres games at home.
• The 6.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Under 6.5 Probability

If you go by the best NHL sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.5% chance of landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Connor McDavid Over 2.5 Shots -175

Connor McDavid (Oilers) has finished with Over 2.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. If you agree with our verdict that he can cover the line again, then you can land odds of -175 that this happens.

Correct Score Prediction

Oilers 2 - 4 Sabres

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +1900 and it involves the Sabres winning 4-2. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Oilers

Sabres

1-0

Oilers

+6600

Sabres

+7000

2-0

Oilers

+5500

Sabres

+6600

2-1

Oilers

+1800

Sabres

+2000

3-0

Oilers

+3500

Sabres

+5000

3-1

Oilers

+2000

Sabres

+2500

3-2

Oilers

+900

Sabres

+1050

4-0

Oilers

+4000

Sabres

+6000

4-1

Oilers

+1500

Sabres

+2200

4-2

Oilers

+1400

Sabres

+1900

4-3

Oilers

+900

Sabres

+1050

5-0

Oilers

+6000

Sabres

+10000

5-1

Oilers

+2200

Sabres

+3500

5-2

Oilers

+1400

Sabres

+2000

5-3

Oilers

+1800

Sabres

+2400

5-4

Oilers

+1500

Sabres

+1700

6-0

Oilers

+9000

Sabres

+14000

6-1

Oilers

+4500

Sabres

+8000

6-2

Oilers

+2400

Sabres

+4000

6-3

Oilers

+2200

Sabres

+3000

6-4

Oilers

+3400

Sabres

+4500

6-5

Oilers

+3500

Sabres

+4000

7-1

Oilers

+7000

Sabres

+13000

7-2

Oilers

+5500

Sabres

+10000

7-3

Oilers

+4000

Sabres

+6000

7-4

Oilers

+4500

Sabres

+6000

7-5

Oilers

+7500

Sabres

+9000

7-6

Oilers

+8000

Sabres

+9000

8-4

Oilers

+8000

Sabres

+11000

8-5

Oilers

+10000

Sabres

+12500

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Edmonton Oilers 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.

Edmonton Oilers are -161 favorites and that means a 62% chance of winning this game according to the Moneyline betting odds with the sportsbooks. Buffalo Sabres are the underdogs at +130 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. There are many ways to wager on hockey including Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at -106.

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Moneyline

Oilers

-161

Sabres

+130

3-Way Moneyline

Oilers

+102

Tie

+330

Sabres

+205

Puck Line

Oilers -1.5

+152

Sabres +1.5

-189

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-114

Over 6.5

-106

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Edmonton Oilers Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 2 wins and 8 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 1 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 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 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 3.30 goals and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.80 pts and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 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 8 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 2.70 goals and allowed 4.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 2.90 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 27
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.2
• Hits: 17.8
• Giveaways: 17.5
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 26.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 11.2
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 25.4
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 10.8
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 25.6
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 14
• Takeaways: 3.8

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