In this article, we will formulate an Avalanche vs Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, October 13th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
The Sabres have a 0-2 record this season, and are 0-2 ATS and 0-2 in over/under. They have a 0-1 home record and are coming off a 1-3 road defeat against the Boston Bruins. They got outshot by their opponents by 31-22, and made just 4.5% of those shots. They failed to convert any of their four power play opportunities and had a 100% power play kill. Jason Jucker and Mattias Samuelsson lead the Sabres in points this season, with one each.
Alex Lyon is likely in net for the Sabres, and he has a 0-2 record, with 2.55 GAA and .919 SV%.
Colorado Avalanche Preview
The Avalanche have a 2-0-1 record this season, and are 1-2 ATS and 1-2 in over/under. They have a 1-0 road record and are coming off a 4-5 shootout home defeat by the Dallas Stars. Offensively, the Avalanche are averaging 3.33 goals per game and are scoring 20% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, the Avalanche are allowing 2.33 goals per game and are killing 77.8% of their opponent’s power plays. Nathan McKinnon leads Colorado with 6 points, 2 assists, and 4 goals, while Artturi Lehkonen follows with 3 points, 2 goals and one assist.
Scott Wedgewood is likely in net for the Avalanche, and he has a 2-0-1 record, with 1.95 GAA and .925 SV%.
Colorado Avalanche @ Buffalo Sabres Betting Trends: October 13, 2025
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Sabres have won 10 of their last 12 games as home underdogs.
- The Avalanche have lost seven of their last eight Monday games as road favorites.
- The Avalanche have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last nine Monday road games.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine games as home underdogs against Central Division opponents.
- The Avalanche have lost the third period in each of their last four road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Why the Colorado Avalanche will win
- The Avalanche have won 10 of their last 11 day games against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Sabres have lost each of their last six games as underdogs.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five games.
- The Avalanche have covered the puck line in eight of their last 10 games as favorites after coming off a shootout.
- The Sabres have lost the second period in each of their last nine home games against Western Conference opponents when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sabres’ last six day games at KeyBank Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Eight of the Avalanche’s last nine road games against opponents on a losing streak have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in seven of the Avalanche’s last eight games as road favorites against the Sabres.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last nine day games.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Alex Tuch has scored at least one goal in each of the Sabres’ last three day games.
- Alex Tuch has recorded an assist in four of his last five home appearances against the Avalanche.
- Alex Tuch has recorded a point in each of his last five home appearances against the Avalanche.
- Rasmus Dahlin ranks 1st in the Atlantic Division for average time on ice (26:11) this season.
Colorado Avalanche Player Prop Facts
- Nathan MacKinnon has scored a goal in six of the Avalanche’s last seven games.
- Logan O’Connor has recorded at least one assist in five of his last six appearances with the Avalanche as road favorites.
- Nathan MacKinnon has recorded at least one point in 17 of his last 18 appearances.
- Martin Necas ranks T1st in the league for multi-point games (2) this season.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 32nd in the league for goals per game this season (0.50).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank T1st in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (100.00%).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank T6th in the league for goals against per game this season (2.00).
- The Colorado Avalanche rank T1st in the league in short handed goals allowed this season (0).
Avalanche vs Sabres Prediction
The Avalanche won both meetings against the Sabres last season. At home by 6-5 in overtime and on the road by 5-4. They are 8-2 in their last 10 meetings against the Sabres and are 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Buffalo. Over is 4-1 in their last 5 meetings in Buffalo.
In this Avalanche vs Sabres Prediction, the Avalanche are coming as -160 road favorites. Buffalo has lost both games this season, and has been looking terrible, as they have scored just one goal. On the flip side, the Avalanche are coming off their first hard-fought loss of the season against the Stars, but have been looking good with 3.33 goals per game and a 20% power play percentage. Colorado also has the edge in goaltending, so I expect them to get the job done in this one. Take the Colorado Avalanche on the moneyline on the road.