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The Buffalo Sabres (11-14-4) will aim to stop a three-game losing streak when they take on the Edmonton Oilers (13-11-5) on the road on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 9 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which club we pick to emerge with the victory in Tuesday's action on the ice.
The Sabres' offense has put up 32 goals in their past 10 outings, while their defense has conceded 30 goals. They have had 27 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored six goals (22.2%). They are 5-5-0 over those contests.
Oilers vs. Sabres Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this matchup expects a final result of Oilers 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Oilers (-209)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Pick Em
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Oilers Splits and Trends
- The Oilers are 5-5-10 in overtime games on their way to a 13-11-5 overall record.
- In the 13 games Edmonton has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 6-4-3 record (good for 15 points).
- In the three games this season the Oilers scored just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- Edmonton has scored two goals in six games this season (2-4-0 record, four points).
- The Oilers have scored three or more goals in 19 games (11-4-4, 26 points).
- In the 10 games when Edmonton has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 2-5-3 to register seven points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Edmonton is 8-8-3 (19 points).
- The Oilers have been outshot by opponents in nine games, going 4-3-2 to register 10 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a record of 11-14-4 this season and are 3-4-7 in overtime matchups.
- In the five games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
- This season the Sabres scored only one goal in four games and they finished 0-3-1 in those matchups.
- Buffalo has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Sabres have earned 23 points in their 16 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Buffalo has recorded a single power-play goal in 10 games has a record of 5-3-2 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 4-7-2 (10 points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 16 games. The Sabres went 7-7-2 in those contests (16 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Oilers Rank | Oilers AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th | 3.31 | Goals Scored | 2.97 | 18th |
| 28th | 3.45 | Goals Allowed | 3.55 | 30th |
| 14th | 28.5 | Shots | 29 | 11th |
| 7th | 26.3 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 26th |
| 1st | 33.33% | Power Play % | 19.1% | 13th |
| 12th | 82.05% | Penalty Kill % | 85.54% | 3rd |
Oilers vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta
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