Sabres vs Stars Prediction 11/14/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Sabres vs Stars Prediction

The Sabres have earned points in 8 of their first 9 road games, so you can make a case for the plus money. I’m just not getting enough bang for my buck to pull the trigger. The Sabres are having a rough week where the defense is letting them down, and the offense isn’t stepping up. The Sabres have been outscored 6-15 in their last three games.

The Stars are one of the best teams in the league still, and while they’ve lost five games on their home ice, they’re still a team you want to back at reasonable prices. The Stars aren’t going anywhere, and they’ve won 7 of the last 10 games against the Sabres. One of those wins was a shutout on the road back in early October. I’m going to side with the Stars and the low price on their home ice.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Blackhawks and Lightning, and they play the Flyers next. The Sabres have lost 3 straight games.

The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 2.89 goals per game and are scoring 15.9 percent of their power play opportunities. Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 12 goals, 9 assists, and 75 shots. Jack Quinn has 9 goals, 10 assists, and 52 shots. Noah Ostlund had 4 goals, 7 assists, and 43 shots. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3.53 goals per game and are killing 69.7 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 40 goals on 301 shots faced. Colten Ellis has given up 23 goals on 181 shots. Alex Lyon has allowed 3 goals on 25 shots.

Dallas Stars Betting Preview

The Dallas Stars beat the Sharks, lost to the Jets, and they play the Panthers next. The Stars have won 3 of their last 5 games.

The Dallas Stars are averaging 2.83 goals per game and are scoring on 26.2 percent of their power play opportunities. Mikko Rantanen leads the Stars with 9 goals, 12 assists, and 34 shots. Jason Robertson has 9 goals, 11 assists, and 57 shots. Roope Hintz has 8 goals, 9 assists, and 35 shots. Defensively, the Dallas Stars are allowing 2.61 goals per game and are killing 88.5 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Jake Oettinger has allowed 32 goals on 304 shots faced. Casey DeSmith has given up 12 goals on 113 shots.

Sabres vs Stars Injury Report

The Stars will be without Miro Heiskanen with an upper body injury. Kyle Capobianco, Oskar Back, and Luke Krys are also out. Matt Duchene is out with a core injury.

The Sabres are without Konsta Helenius with an upper-body injury. Justin Danforth is out with an upper-body injury. Matt Grzelcyk is out with a lower-body injury.

Why the Dallas Stars will win

• The Stars have won four of their last five games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Sabres have lost each of their last three games.
• The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in four of their last five games against Central Division opponents.
• The Stars have won the second period in eight of their last 10 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents when trailing after the first period.

Why the Buffalo Sabres will win

• The Sabres have won 17 of their last 24 games as road underdogs.
• The Stars have lost four of their last seven games as favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Stars have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 10 games at American Airlines Center against opponents on a losing streak.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in 22 of their last 24 games as road underdogs.
• The Stars have lost the second period in four of their last five night games at American Airlines Center when tied after the first period.

Total Goals Facts

• Each of the Sabres’ last four night games against Central Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Five of the last six night games between the Sabres and Stars at American Airlines Center have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last 10 games as underdogs.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Stars’ last eight games as favorites against the Sabres.

Dallas Stars Player Prop Facts

• Mikko Rantanen has scored a goal in six of his last seven appearances with his team as a home favorite against the Sabres.
• Matt Duchene has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances in night games.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Tage Thompson has scored at least one goal in each of the Sabres’ last four road games against Central Division opponents.
• Rasmus Dahlin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last four appearances with the Sabres as road underdogs.

Randy Chambers's Pick: Dallas Stars