Away Team
Record 11-5-2
Last 5 3-2 last five
ATS 7-11-0 ATS
Road 5-2-2 road
Standings
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Schedule
Puck Drop Countdown
8:47:04
Start Time 3:40 PM EST
Date 08, 2026
Venue KeyBank Center
Where To Watch MSG Sportsnet
Where To Stream KnightTime+
Season Series 2026-27: first meeting; 2025-26: Buffalo won 2-0 in games.

Vegas brings an 11-5-2 record and a stronger goal differential into Buffalo, but the Sabres swept both meetings last season. The puck-line contrast is notable: Vegas stands 7-11 ATS, while Buffalo is 8-8 ATS.

Home Team
Record 8-5-3
Last 5 4-1 last five
ATS 8-8-0 ATS
Home 4-4-0 home
Analysis Updated: 6:21 AM ET
Injuries Checked: 6:21 AM ET
Odds Updated: 6:49 AM ET

Betting Snapshot

Spread
BUF +1.5
Open: BUF -1.5
Market Steady

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Moneyline
BUF -108
Open: BUF -108
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Total
6.5
Open: 6.5
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Best Free Prop Pick

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Tomas Hertl Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
Jack Eichel has 23 points, including seven goals and 16 assists, through 18 games. Tage Thompson has scored 10 goals and totaled 18 points for Buffalo. Trevor Connelly has seven goals and 12 points, with goals in three consecutive games.

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Best Home Spread
FanDuel | BUF +1.5
Best Home Moneyline
BetOnline.ag | BUF -107
Best Over Line
BetMGM | 6
Best Away Spread
Fanatics | LV +1.5
Best Away Moneyline
BetOnline.ag | LV -107
Best Under Line
FanDuel | 6.5
Updated 6:49 AM ET
Sportsbook Spread Moneyline Total
FanDuelLV -1.5
BUF +1.5
LV -111
BUF -108
O 6.5
U 6.5
DraftKingsLV -1.5
BUF +1.5
LV -112
BUF -108
O 6.5
U 6.5
BetMGMLV -1.5
BUF +1.5
LV -110
BUF -110
O 6
U 6
BetRiversLV -1.5
BUF +1.5
LV -109
BUF -109
O 6.5
U 6.5
FanaticsLV +1.5
BUF -1.5
LV -110
BUF -110
O 6.5
U 6.5
BovadaLV -1.5
BUF +1.5
LV -112
BUF -108
O 6.5
U 6.5
BetOnline.agLV -1.5
BUF +1.5
LV -107
BUF -107
O 6.5
U 6.5
LowVig.agLV -1.5
BUF +1.5
LV -107
BUF -107
O 6.5
U 6.5
MyBookie.agLV +1.5
BUF -1.5
LV -107
BUF -114
O 6.5
U 6.5
BetUSLV -1.5
BUF +1.5
LV -110
BUF -110
O 6.5
U 6.5
CaesarsLV -1.5
BUF +1.5
LV -108
BUF -108
O 6.5
U 6.5

Injury Report

The projected NHL lineups list Vegas defenseman Parker Wotherspoon out with an upper-body injury. Buffalo lists forward Konsta Helenius and Justin Danforth with upper-body injuries, defenseman Matt Grzelcyk with a lower-body injury, and goaltender Alex Lyon with an upper-body injury. Those absences reduce Buffalo depth, particularly in goal, where Colten Ellis is projected to start. Adin Hill is a potential Vegas starter, but these projections are not confirmed starting assignments and should be rechecked before puck drop.

Key Players

Las Vegas
Jack Eichel
Eichel has 23 points from seven goals and 16 assists through 18 games.
Buffalo
Tage Thompson
Thompson leads Buffalo with 10 goals and 18 points this season.

Key Matchup Edge

Vegas has scored 59 goals while allowing 49 through 18 games, compared with Buffalo scoring 49 and conceding 52 in 16 games. That favors the visitors on season goal differential, although Buffalo has won four of five and swept the previous season series. The closer matchup question is whether Vegas controls possession without offering Buffalo transition chances.

3 Things to Watch

  • Vegas 3-6 road puck-line record
  • Buffalo four wins in last five
  • Goaltender availability and projected starting assignments

Betting Breakdown

The Vegas Golden Knights visit the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday at KeyBank Center, with the NHL listing a 3:30 p.m. Eastern puck drop. Vegas enters 11-5-2, including 5-2-2 on the road, while Buffalo is 8-5-3 overall and 4-4-0 at home. The Golden Knights have outscored opponents 59-49, compared with Buffalo being outscored 52-49. Those season figures offer Vegas an overall scoring edge, but results against the puck line tell a different story. Vegas is 7-11 ATS through 18 games and 3-6 ATS away, while Buffalo is 8-8 ATS and 3-5 ATS at home. In the last five contests, Vegas beat Ottawa, Pittsburgh and Detroit but lost to New Jersey and Boston; Buffalo won four of five, most recently defeating Columbus 5-2. Buffalo also swept the two meetings in 2025-26, winning 3-2 and 2-0. An observed pregame total of 6.5 goals makes goaltending and defensive execution especially important. Neither team has a guaranteed starter in the early projected lineup, so bettors should monitor confirmations rather than infer them from practice projections.

Las Vegas Betting Outlook

Vegas has earned 24 points through 18 games with an 11-5-2 record and has gone 5-2-2 on the road. The Golden Knights beat Detroit 2-1 on November 5 after defeating Pittsburgh 3-2 two days earlier, giving them three wins in their last five outings. Jack Eichel leads the offense with 23 points, including 16 assists, while Mark Stone has 10 goals. Vegas has 59 goals scored and 49 conceded, a positive differential that contrasts with its 7-11 overall puck-line record. Its 3-6 road ATS performance also suggests that strong outright results have not consistently translated into covers. Managing turnovers and extending offensive-zone shifts remain priorities.

Buffalo Betting Outlook

Buffalo enters 8-5-3 overall and 4-4-0 at KeyBank Center, with four victories in its five most recent games. The Sabres beat Columbus 5-2 on November 6 after a 2-1 loss to Ottawa, and their preceding three-game California trip produced wins against Los Angeles, Anaheim and San Jose. Tage Thompson has a team-leading 10 goals and 18 points, while Zach Benson has supplied 13 assists. Buffalo is 8-8 against the puck line for the season and 3-5 ATS at home, making outright form and betting performance distinct considerations. With Alex Lyon listed injured and Colten Ellis projected, the starting goaltender confirmation could materially affect the matchup.

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Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres FAQ

What is the current spread for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres?

The current home spread is BUF +1.5, while the away spread is LV -1.5.

How far has the spread moved for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres?

The spread opened at BUF -1.5 and is now BUF +1.5.

What is the current moneyline for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres?

The current moneyline is LV -112 / BUF -108.

How far has the moneyline moved for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres?

The moneyline opened at LV -112 / BUF -108 and is now LV -112 / BUF -108.

What is the current total for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres?

The current total is 6.5.

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What is the best free prop bet for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres?

Tomas Hertl Over 1.5 Shots on Goal

What is the biggest matchup edge for Las Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres?

Vegas has scored 59 goals while allowing 49 through 18 games, compared with Buffalo scoring 49 and conceding 52 in 16 games. That favors the visitors on season goal differential, although Buffalo has won four of five and swept the previous season series. The closer matchup question is whether Vegas controls possession without offering Buffalo transition chances.

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Matchup Las Vegas Golden Knights vs. Buffalo Sabres
Game Date 08, 2026
Venue KeyBank Center
RECENT COMPLETED PICKS

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23-28 45.1% WIN
GAME
LEAN
WIN %
UNITS
RESULT
CAR@LV
CARTER HART OVER 2.5 GOALS ALLOWED
52.8%
2
WIN
LV@CAR
JALEN CHATFIELD UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@LV
JEREMY LAUZON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
52.6%
2
LOSS
LV@CAR
CARTER HART UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
53.2%
3
LOSS
LV@CAR
RASMUS ANDERSSON UNDER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.2%
4
LOSS
MON@CAR
LANE HUTSON UNDER 0.5 ASSTS
54.1%
4
LOSS
CAR@MON
FREDERIK ANDERSEN UNDER 20.5 SAVES
53.4%
3
WIN
CAR@MON
FREDRICK ANDERSON UNDER 20.5 SAVES
54.2%
4
WIN
CAR@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.8%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
MON +171
52.7%
3
WIN
MON@CAR
JAKUB DOBES UNDER 3.5 GOALS ALLOWED
54.0%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
ALEX NEWHOOK OVER 1.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
53.7%
3
WIN
LV@ANA
PAVEL MINTYUKOV OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
NICK SUZUKI UNDER 0.5 ASST
53.2%
3
WIN
BUF@MON
COLE CAUFIELD UNDER 0.5 POINTS
53.2%
3
LOSS
COL@MIN
SCOTT WEDGEWOOD OVER 25.5 SAVES
53.8%
3
LOSS
ANA@LV
RASMUS ANDERSSON OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.6%
4
LOSS
DET@BUF
OVER 6
54.5%
3
WIN
OTT@DET
OVER 5.5
54.4%
4
LOSS
CAR@CLB
CAR -135
60.9%
4
LOSS
LA@NYR
LA -115
53.7%
3
WIN
FLA@CHI
OVER 5.5
57.1%
3
WIN
CLB@PIT
PIT -120
54.7%
3
LOSS
MIN@BUF
BUF -120
55.6%
4
LOSS
NSH@COL
UNDER 6.5
53.8%
3
LOSS
CGY@CHI
CHI -118
54.8%
3
LOSS
DAL@ANA
DAL -116
54.0%
3
LOSS
FLA@BUF
BUF -115
55.8%
4
LOSS
NJ@WPG
WPG -122
55.5%
4
WIN
NSH@CGY
CGY -118
57.5%
4
LOSS
BUF@CLB
BUF -108
59.7%
4
LOSS
WPG@TOR
TOR -133
58.8%
4
WIN
WAS@FLA
FLA -118
56.6%
3
WIN
MIN@WPG
MIN -113
55.1%
4
WIN
PHI@CHI
PHI -125
56.1%
4
WIN
DAL@DET
DAL -125
58.0%
6
LOSS
ANA@CLB
ZACH WERENSKI OVER 1.5 BLOCKS
54.4%
4
LOSS
NSH@STL
NSH -105
53.3%
3
WIN
OTT@WPG
OVER 5.5
54.0%
3
LOSS
TB@NYI
TB -130
60.9%
6
LOSS
MIN@CGY
MIN -115
56.5%
6
LOSS
PIT@TB
UNDER 6.5
54.8%
3
LOSS
TOR@FLA
OVER 6
53.8%
3
PUSH
MON@LV
OVER 6
54.4%
4
LOSS
PHI@FLA
SAM BENNETT UNDER 2.5 SHOTS ON GOAL
54.1%
4
LOSS
BOS@NYI
MATHEW BARZAL OVER 0.5 ASSTS
54.4%
4
LOSS
CLB@WAS
OVER 6.5
54.2%
3
LOSS
CLB@DET
DET -135
67.0%
6
WIN
STL@PHI
UNDER 5.5
54.6%
4
WIN
CAR@MIN
OVER 6
56.4%
4
WIN
PHI@STL
JORDAN BINNINGTON UNDER 22.5 SAVES
54.4%
4
LOSS
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