Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Pick & Prediction for Tuesday on 12/9

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The NHL regular season continues with the Buffalo Sabres taking on the Edmonton Oilers. The game will be held at Rogers Place on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 9:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

The Sabres, led by head coach Lindy Ruff, have a record of 11-14-4. They are currently ranked 16th in the Eastern Conference. On the other side, the Oilers, coached by Kris Knoblauch, hold a 13-11-5 record and rank 7th in the Western Conference. This game offers a chance for both teams to improve their standings.

Sabres vs Oilers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Edmonton Oilers
  • Venue: Rogers Place
  • Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Edmonton Oilers MoneyLine -218, Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine +183

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have struggled recently, losing their last three games. They fell to the Calgary Flames 7-4, despite having more shots on goal. Their defense was unable to stop Calgary’s offense, allowing seven goals on 28 shots. In their game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Sabres managed just one goal in a 4-1 loss. They did have 35 shots on goal, but only converted once on a power play. Jason Zucker was the only player to score for Buffalo. Against the Philadelphia Flyers, Buffalo lost 5-2. They had 29 shots and scored two goals, with one coming from a power play. Rasmus Dahlin had one goal and one assist, but it was not enough to secure a win.

Edmonton Oilers Team Preview

The Edmonton Oilers have shown strong offensive performances in their recent home games. In their last game against the Winnipeg Jets, the Oilers won 6-2, with Connor McDavid leading with two assists. The team also displayed solid defense, blocking 12 shots from the Jets.

Leon Draisaitl has been a key player for the Oilers, contributing significantly in their recent victories. Against the Seattle Kraken, the Oilers scored nine goals, with Draisaitl adding a goal and three assists. Their power play was effective, with four goals in that game.

Despite a setback against the Minnesota Wild, where they lost 1-0, the Oilers remain competitive. They had 33 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net. The team’s defense was active, with 13 blocks in that game, showing their effort to limit the Wild’s chances.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, the Edmonton Oilers are favored with odds of -218. They have strong skater stats with 96 goals and 163 assists this season, which ranks them high. The projected score is Edmonton 4, Buffalo 2, so picking the Oilers to win is a solid choice.

The over/under line is set at 6.5 with the under at -113. Both teams have shown capable goaltending, with Edmonton allowing 94 goals and Buffalo allowing 91. The projected total score is 6, suggesting that going with the under is a reasonable pick.