Buffalo Sabres vs Dallas Stars Prediction & Odds – November 14, 2026

Buffalo visits Dallas with a chance to test whether its strong road record can withstand the Stars’ defensive structure. The Sabres bring scoring threats, but special teams could shape this matchup.

Game details and odds

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 8:00 pm EST · American Airlines Center

Total: 6.5 — over +114, under -135.

Draft Kings odds checked November 13, 2026 19:02 UTC. Odds subject to change.

Buffalo’s road record meets a scoring slump

Buffalo is 4-1-4 on the road despite allowing 3.53 goals per game overall. Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 12 goals and 21 points, giving them a clear scoring threat. Their 15.9% power play and 69.7% penalty kill make special teams a concern against Dallas.

Buffalo arrives after losses to Chicago, Tampa Bay and Vegas, scoring two goals or fewer against Chicago and Vegas. The 3-8 defeat to Tampa Bay was the sharpest setback in that stretch, and a 1-2 loss to Ottawa also preceded the Sabres’ 5-2 win over Columbus. That Columbus result shows they can produce a response, but it stands apart from their other four listed games. Buffalo needs a steadier offensive showing than it managed in those defeats, particularly if Dallas keeps the game tight.

Dallas seeks a reset behind its defensive edge

Dallas is 10-6-2 overall and allows 2.61 goals and 23.3 shots per game. Its 26.2% power play faces a Buffalo penalty kill that has allowed 20 power-play goals. Mikko Rantanen leads the Stars with nine goals and 21 points, offering an established finishing option.

The Stars’ latest result complicates an otherwise encouraging defensive picture: Winnipeg scored eight goals in a 3-8 Dallas home loss. Dallas had beaten San Jose 4-3 in its previous game, following a 1-2 defeat at Columbus and a 6-5 win at Washington. Earlier, the Stars held Columbus to one goal in a 3-1 home victory. Those results show both the ability to limit opponents and a vulnerability when games open up. After the Winnipeg loss, Dallas has reason to prioritize a more controlled pace against Buffalo.

Injury news

Buffalo Sabres: Konsta Helenius – Injured Reserve (Upper Body); Justin Danforth – Injured Reserve (Upper Body); Matt Grzelcyk – Injured Reserve (Lower Body).

Dallas Stars: Lian Bichsel – Out (Lower Body); Miro Heiskanen – Out (Upper Body); Kyle Capobianco – Injured Reserve (Leg); Oskar Back – Injured Reserve (Finger); Matt Duchene – Injured Reserve (Abdomen).

Availability checked November 13, 2026 19:02 UTC. Reported statuses may change; final lineups are not confirmed here.

BTB Betting Pick

Winner pick: Dallas Stars.

Dallas gets the nod because its stronger overall defensive numbers and power play target Buffalo’s clearest weaknesses. The Stars’ heavy loss to Winnipeg, though, leaves room for Buffalo to challenge that edge.

Original winner pick recorded November 13, 2026 19:02 UTC. Subsequent updates retain that selection.