The Avalanche will play the Sabres on Sunday, October 29th, 2023. Your timezone's face off time is 1:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
Learn more about NHL Betting with our handy tutorial and guide. We explain money line, total and puck line bets. Plus, a great discussion about exotic bets like NHL parlays and props.
| Bonus | |
|---|---|
 #1 BetMGMREVIEW | New Customers - Up to $1500 Paid Back in Bonus Bets Bonus Bets Expire in 7 Days One new customer offer/Add'l Terms Bet Now 21+ Playable in Ohio only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 |
 #2 BetRiversREVIEW | New Customers - 2nd Chance Bet up to $100 - Code: SPORTS Bet Now 21+ Playable in Ohio only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 |
 #3 BetWayREVIEW | New Customers - Bet $20+, Get a $40 Bonus Bet Bet Now 21+ Playable in Ohio only Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-589-9966 |
Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2023-24 NHL regular season has begun for the Colorado Avalanche and Buffalo Sabres. Let's look back at some stats from 2022-23 to analyze what might happen in this matchup and establish each team's baseline for the upcoming regular season.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Colorado Avalanche had a 95.67 power ranking in the 2022-23 NHL regular season. The power ranking for the Buffalo Sabres in the 2022-23 regular season was 88.67.
- Away Colorado Avalanche - At the end of the 2022-23 NHL regular season, the Colorado Avalanche had a 29-11-1 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the regular season for away team wins.
- Home Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 17-20-4 record as a home team. They ranked 13th for home team wins in the regular season standings.
- Goals Scored - Looking at the number of goals each team scored in the 2022-23 regular season, the Colorado Avalanche ranked 9th (280), with the Buffalo Sabres ending up 3rd (296).
- Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team in the 2022-23 regular season, the Colorado Avalanche finished 22nd (226), with the Buffalo Sabres ranked 6th (300).
- Team Records - The Colorado Avalanche had a Pending regular season record, with the Buffalo Sabres finishing with a Pending regular season standing last season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Step right up, ladies and gents, to witness the mystical clash of the Colorado Avalanche and the Buffalo Sabres! As the 2023-24 NHL season begins, the magic on the ice is about to unravel. Hold on tight as these two teams take center stage on Sunday, October 29th, 2023...
The Colorado Avalanche had a Pending standing last season, but this year is a clean slate. The Buffalo Sabres also had a Pending standing last regular season, and now seek redemption. The action is on the ice as these teams vie for victory in this early showdown.
Will the Avalanche show their prowess and cast a spell of dominance? Or will the Sabres rise from the ashes and conjure a triumphant performance? Only time will tell, my friends.
Now, let us delve into the realm of fortune-telling. Review this game's odds from our partner sportsbooks, and gaze into the crystal ball of predictions. Will the stars align in favor of the Avalanche or the Sabres? It's anyone's guess, my friends.
But wait, there's more! Take a look at the prop bets available below, for those seeking an extra touch of excitement. Who will score the first goal? How many saves will the goalkeepers make? The possibilities are endless, my friends.
So gather 'round, fellow wizards and fans of the game. The battle is about to commence. Brace yourselves for an enchanting clash, as the Colorado Avalanche take on the Buffalo Sabres in this early game of the 2023-24 NHL regular season. Let the magic unfold...
Best Avalanche at Sabres Odds
| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|
| Over | Under |
|---|---|
| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Colorado Avalanche |
|---|---|
Matchup Odds FAQs
The Colorado Avalanche are the -185 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Buffalo Sabres are the +150 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -135 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $135 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 +115 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $115 betting the under.
The Colorado Avalanche are -1.5 +130 puck line favorites at BetRivers, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 -155 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
|
Game |
 BetMGMBet |
|---|---|
Avalanche
Sabres
10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | -185+150 |
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $150 at +150 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 40%.
- Colorado Avalanche bettors risk $100 to win $54.05 at -185 odds. The implied probability for Colorado Avalanche is 64.91%.
Colorado Avalanche at Buffalo Sabres Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
|
|---|---|
Avalanche
Sabres
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | Yes -250No +175Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 3 o -1053 u -135Bet |
Avalanche
Total Goals
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 3.5 o -1453.5 u +105Bet |
Alex Tuch
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1300.5 u +100Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Artturi Lehkonen
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
Cale Makar
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -2500.5 u +180Bet |
Casey Mittelstadt
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1250.5 u -165Bet |
Devon Toews
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -130Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Dylan Cozens
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1250.5 u -105Bet |
Jeff Skinner
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1250.5 u -105Bet |
Mikko Rantanen
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 1.5 o +1401.5 u -190Bet |
Nathan MacKinnon
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 1.5 o -1101.5 u -120Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Rasmus Dahlin
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1650.5 u +125Bet |
Ryan Johansen
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1200.5 u -110Bet |
Tage Thompson
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1850.5 u +135Bet |
Valeri Nichushkin
Points Scored
COL at BUF 10/29/23 1:08pm EDT | 0.5 o -1550.5 u +115Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| x - Colorado Avalanche | 82 | 50 | 25 | 7 | 0.610 | 107 | 48 | 304 | 254 | +50.0 | 31-9-1 | 19-16-6 | 2-2 | 4-4-2 | W1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 39 | 37 | 6 | 0.476 | 84 | 37 | 246 | 244 | +2.0 | 21-19-1 | 18-18-5 | 2-1 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
Colorado Avalanche & Buffalo Sabres Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Colorado Avalanche Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
 BetRivers |
|---|---|---|
| Avalanche | +1300 Bet | +1100 Bet |
No Stanley Cup TM Buffalo Sabres YR: futures available
Colorado Avalanche & Buffalo Sabres Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
Time needed: 4 minutes.
How to Bet on the Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Game
-
Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, October 29th, 2023 at 1:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
-
Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
-
Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Colorado Avalanche vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
-
Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other October 29, 2023 NHL Games
| Matchup |
|---|
| Minnesota Wild vs New Jersey Devils |
| San Jose Sharks vs Washington Capitals |
| Calgary Flames vs Edmonton Oilers |