The Stars will play the Sabres on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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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
As the 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Dallas Stars take on the Buffalo Sabres on Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Dallas Stars now have a 98.00 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Buffalo Sabres starting this game with a 97.33 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Dallas Stars - The Dallas Stars start this game with a 23-9-8 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Dallas Stars rank 14th for away team losses.
- Home Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres head to the first puck drop with a 26-10-4 record as a home team, putting them 3rd in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 11th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Dallas Stars rank 7th (275) for goals scored. The Buffalo Sabres currently sit 4th (285) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Dallas Stars rank 26th (223) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Buffalo Sabres have allowed 237 goals this season, resulting in a 23rd league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Dallas Stars have a 5-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Buffalo Sabres sporting a 5-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Dallas Stars have a 49-20-12 record and the Buffalo Sabres hold a 50-23-8 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hocus pocus...Dallas Stars face Buffalo Sabres in crucial battle for playoff seeding...magic at play...
The Stars stand at 110 points with a 0.605 win percentage...Sabres with 108 points...0.617 win percentage...
In the quest for the best playoff seeds...every point counts...tension in the air...
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The tables below contain the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets for this matchup...may the best team win... (or lose)...
Best Stars at Sabres Odds
| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Dallas Stars |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Dallas Stars are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Buffalo Sabres are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -118 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $118 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 -102 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $102 to win $100 betting the under.
The Dallas Stars are -1.5 +155 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 -190 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Stars
Sabres
4/15/26 7:08pm EDT | -150+125 |
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $125 at +125 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 44.44%.
- Dallas Stars bettors risk $100 to win $66.67 at -150 odds. The implied probability for Dallas Stars is 60%.
Dallas Stars at Buffalo Sabres Prop Bets
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Stars
Sabres
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/15/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -185No +135Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
DAL at BUF 4/15/26 7:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1452.5 u +105Bet |
Stars
Total Goals
DAL at BUF 4/15/26 7:08pm EDT | 3.5 o +1003.5 u -140Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Dallas Stars | 82 | 50 | 20 | 12 | 0.610 | 112 | 44 | 279 | 226 | +53.0 | 26-11-4 | 24-9-8 | 6-4 | 7-2-1 | W5 |
| y - Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 50 | 23 | 9 | 0.610 | 109 | 45 | 288 | 241 | +47.0 | 26-10-5 | 24-13-4 | 5-1 | 6-3-1 | OT1 |
Dallas Stars & 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.
Dallas Stars Stanley Cup OddsNo Stanley Cup TM Dallas Stars YR: futures available
Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +2200 Bet |
Dallas Stars & 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
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How to Bet on the Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Game
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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 Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
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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.