Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction for 10/13

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The NHL regular season is underway, and the Colorado Avalanche are set to take on the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center. The game is scheduled for Monday, October 13, 2025, at 12:30 PM and will be available on ESPN+. The Avalanche come into this game with a 2-1-1 record, while the Sabres are looking for their first win of the season, currently at 0-2-0.

Colorado is led by Head Coach Jared Bednar and plays in the Western Central Division. They are currently ranked first in both their conference and division. On the other side, the Sabres, coached by Lindy Ruff, compete in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Buffalo is hoping to turn around their early season struggles and improve their standings.

Avalanche vs Sabres Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Colorado Avalanche vs. Buffalo Sabres
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Date: Monday, October 13, 2025
  • Betting Odds: Colorado Avalanche -1.5 (+148), Buffalo Sabres +1.5 (-183), Avalanche MoneyLine -164, Sabres MoneyLine +137, Over/Under 6.5 (-108/-113)

Colorado Avalanche Team Preview

The Colorado Avalanche had a mixed start to their recent games. They secured a strong win against the Los Angeles Kings with a score of 4-1. However, they faced narrow losses to the Dallas Stars and Vegas Golden Knights. Their ability to bounce back with a win against Utah Mammoth shows potential for future success.

Nathan MacKinnon is one of the key players for the Avalanche. He has scored 2 goals and made 4 assists in the season. Martin Necas also stands out with 3 goals and 3 assists, providing the team with solid offensive support.

Scott Wedgewood has been the main goalie for the Avalanche. He has played 3 games, securing 2 wins with 74 saves and only 6 goals against. His performance will be crucial as the team continues to build on their season.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have had a challenging start to the season. They have lost their last three games, including a 3-1 loss to the Boston Bruins. The Sabres are looking to improve and gain some momentum.

In the recent games, Jason Zucker has been a top performer for the Sabres. Zucker has played in two games, scoring one goal and making an impact with six hits. Mattias Samuelsson has also contributed with one assist and five blocks.

Alex Lyon has been the main goalie for the Sabres this season. He has played in two games, with 57 saves and allowing five goals. Lyon is looking for his first win as the Sabres aim to turn their season around.

BTB Betting Pick

The Colorado Avalanche are favored to win against the Buffalo Sabres with a moneyline of -164. The Sabres are the underdogs with a moneyline of +137. Given the current odds and the Avalanche’s strong performance in goals and assists, the pick is for the Colorado Avalanche to win.

The over/under line is set at 6.5 with the over at -108 and the under at -113. With a projected score close to this line and considering the goalies’ recent performances, the recommendation is to go with the under. The goalies have allowed a combined total of 11 goals, suggesting a lower-scoring game.