Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/23

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The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Ottawa Senators in an NHL regular season game. The game is set for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

The Sabres, led by Head Coach Lindy Ruff, have a record of 17-14-4 this season. They rank 14th in the conference and 7th in their division. On the other side, the Senators, coached by Travis Green, have a record of 18-13-4. They hold the 11th spot in the conference and 6th in the division.

Sabres vs Senators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators
  • Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Tuesday, December 23, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Ottawa Senators MoneyLine -155, Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine +130

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have been performing well in their recent games. They have secured victories in their last five games. Their latest win came against the New Jersey Devils, with a score of 3-1.

One of the key players for the Sabres is Tage Thompson. He has scored 18 goals and provided 14 assists in 35 games. Alex Tuch and Rasmus Dahlin have also been important contributors, with Tuch having 29 points and Dahlin adding 28 points this season.

In goal, Alex Lyon has been reliable for the Sabres. He has made 483 saves in 19 games this season. The team has also benefited from solid defense, with players like Dahlin and Alex Tuch making significant contributions in blocking shots and making hits.

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have been on a roll recently. They secured a 6-2 win against the Boston Bruins. Fabian Zetterlund led the charge with two goals and an assist.

The Senators also took down the Chicago Blackhawks 6-4. Brady Tkachuk was a standout player with two goals. The team registered 40 shots on goal in that game.

In their game against the Pittsburgh Penguins, the Senators won 4-0. Linus Ullmark made 25 saves for a shutout. Brady Tkachuk scored twice, helping the team to victory.

BTB Betting Pick

For the moneyline pick, go with the Ottawa Senators at -155. They are the favorite in this game and have strong skater stats with 114 goals and 205 assists this season. The Senators’ offense looks better than the Sabres’, making them a solid choice to win.

For the over/under pick, choose the over at 6.0 (-120). Both teams have been scoring well, with Ottawa’s 114 goals and Buffalo’s 107 goals this season. The projected score is 4-3 in favor of Ottawa, which suggests the total will surpass the line of 6.0.