Match Analysis: Buffalo Sabres vs Colorado Avalanche - Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-10-13
- Time: 4:30 PM UTC
- Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
Game Overview
The Colorado Avalanche, fresh with a 2-0-1 record, visit the struggling Buffalo Sabres, who are 0-2-0 and have yet to win this season. Colorado is favored at -165 on the moneyline with a -1.5 puck line, while Buffalo is an underdog at +133 on the moneyline and +1.5 on the spread. The total is set around 6.5 goals.
Key Factors to Consider
- Colorado Avalanche have started strong with a 2-0-1 record, showing consistent form both offensively and defensively. Buffalo Sabres have struggled, losing their opening two games and failing to cover spreads. Sabres' offense has shown limitations and their defense has been vulnerable.
- Recent head-to-head matchups favor Colorado with most games won and many covers against Buffalo especially in recent seasons. The Avalanche consistently perform well against the Sabres at both home and away venues.
- No major injuries reported for either team ahead of this game, indicating both teams should be close to full strength.
- The home-ice advantage favors Buffalo, but given their poor start and Coloradoβs momentum, the effect is somewhat muted. Public betting heavily favors Buffalo bets but seems skewed due to lack of confidence in Sabres' capability.
- Colorado looks motivated to maintain their unbeaten start and push their early season momentum while Buffalo is fighting to avoid an 0-3 season start, which could affect confidence negatively.
Odds and Predictions
Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
---|---|---|---|
Moneyline | Buffalo Sabres: +133, Colorado Avalanche: -165 | Colorado Avalanche | β β β β β 78% |
Spread | Buffalo Sabres +1.5: -222, Colorado Avalanche -1.5: +180 | Colorado Avalanche -1.5 | β β β β β 72% |
Over/under | Over 6.5: -116, Under 6.5: -105 | Under 6.5 | β β β ββ 65% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
Market | EV Pick |
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Moneyline | Colorado Avalanche -4% |
Spread | N/A |
Over/Under | N/A |
π₯ Best Value Pick: Colorado Avalanche at -4% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 0% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
Moneyline: Colorado Avalanche to win; Spread: Colorado Avalanche -1.5; Over/Under: Under 6.5 goals
Predicted Score: Colorado Avalanche 4 - 2 Buffalo Sabres
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