Minnesota
Wild
Moneyline
-112
NHL Predictions
Minnesota Wild vs Buffalo Sabres Predictions
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00pm EST at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
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Buffalo
Sabres
Moneyline
-108
50%
50%
Spread
Minnesota Wild -1.5
Buffalo Sabres +1.5
Moneyline
Minnesota Wild -112
Buffalo Sabres -108
Total
Over 6.5 (+102)
Under 6.5 (-122)
Who wins this game?
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Wild vs. Sabres Prediction: Expected Ellis Start Leaves Little Betting Edge
Analysis updated October 6, 2026 at 7:14 AM CDT
Minnesota is the narrow pick to win, but the available evidence does not justify betting the Wild at -112.
Buffalo turns to Ellis
Buffalo Sabres / NHL.com reported that Colten Ellis worked in the starter’s net Monday and is expected to face Minnesota on Tuesday. Alex Lyon had not returned to practice because of an upper-body injury. Minnesota’s starting goalie is unconfirmed, leaving too much uncertainty to draw a useful goaltending advantage.
Buffalo’s power play went 0-for-8 over its first two games. Noah Ostlund replaced Josh Doan on the top unit at Monday’s practice, but one practice change does not establish whether the Sabres will improve with the man advantage.
Betting decision
The SPF market makes Minnesota a slight favorite at -112, compared with Buffalo at -108. That narrow difference supports picking the Wild as the likelier winner, but the available records, recent results and Minnesota season statistics do not support a wager at that price. Pass on the moneyline.
The total is 6.5, with the over at +102 and the under at -122. With Minnesota’s goalie unconfirmed and no recent scoring data available for either team, neither side of the total is supportable.
Pick
Minnesota Wild
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass