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Connor McDavid and Alex Tuch will lead the way for the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres, respectively, when the two teams collide on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at Rogers Place, beginning at 9 p.m. ET. Here's everything you need to know about the Oilers-Sabres game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Oilers vs. Sabres Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
- TV: ESPN+
- Live Boxscore: FOX Sports
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oilers | -1.5 | 120 | -142 | 6.5 | -122 | 102 | -205 | +170 |
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Oilers vs. Sabres Prediction
ATS Pick: Oilers (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Over (6.5)
Score Prediction: Oilers 4 - Sabres 3
Oilers vs. Sabres Betting Insights
- Edmonton and its opponent have gone over 6.5 combined goals in 16 of 29 games this season.
- Buffalo has played 13 games this season that ended with over 6.5 goals.
- The teams average 6.3 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this game's over/under.
- These teams give up seven goals per game combined, 0.5 more than this game's over/under.
- In terms of goals scored, the Oilers are sixth in the league, and the Sabres rank 14th.
- The Oilers are 27th in the league in goals conceded, and the Sabres are 31st.
Oilers Stats
- The Oilers score the sixth-most goals in the NHL (96 total, 3.3 per game).
- Defensively, Edmonton has given up 100 total goals (3.4 per game) to rank 27th in league action.
- Their goal differential (-4) ranks 20th in the league.
- The 24 power-play goals Edmonton has recorded this season are the second-most in the NHL (on 72 chances).
- The Oilers pace the league with a 33.33% power-play conversion rate.
- The three shorthanded goals Edmonton has scored this season rank fifth among all NHL teams.
Oilers Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connor McDavid | 29 | 14 | 28 | 42 | 45 | 12 | 46.8% |
| Leon Draisaitl | 29 | 17 | 20 | 37 | 45 | 9 | 56.4% |
| Evan Bouchard | 29 | 5 | 22 | 27 | 41 | 18 | - |
| Ryan Nugent-Hopkins | 20 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 14 | 4 | 46.7% |
| Jack Roslovic | 23 | 10 | 8 | 18 | 23 | 6 | 57.4% |
Oilers Player Props
Sabres Stats
- With 86 goals (3.0 per game), the Sabres have the NHL's 14th-ranked offense.
- Buffalo's total of 103 goals given up (3.6 per game) ranks 31st in the NHL.
- With a goal differential of -17, they are 29th in the league.
- With 17 power-play goals (on 89 chances), Buffalo ranks 15th in the NHL.
- The Sabres score on 19.1% of their power plays, No. 13 in the league.
- Buffalo has scored three shorthanded goals (fifth in league).
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Tuch | 29 | 9 | 15 | 24 | 21 | 11 | 42.3% |
| Tage Thompson | 29 | 13 | 10 | 23 | 26 | 11 | 47.4% |
| Josh Doan | 29 | 9 | 11 | 20 | 25 | 19 | 57.1% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 26 | 2 | 18 | 20 | 49 | 13 | - |
| Jason Zucker | 21 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 19 | 3 | 31.5% |
Sabres Player Props
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