Vegas
Golden Knights
11-5-2
Moneyline
-112
NHL Predictions
Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres Predictions
Sunday, November 8, 2026 at 3:30pm EST at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
@
Buffalo
Sabres
8-5-3
Moneyline
-108
50%
50%
Spread
Vegas Golden Knights -1.5
Buffalo Sabres +1.5
Moneyline
Vegas Golden Knights -112
Buffalo Sabres -108
Total
Over 6.5 (-105)
Under 6.5 (-115)
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Golden Knights vs. Sabres Prediction: Goalie Uncertainty Makes -112 a Pass
Analysis updated November 8, 2026 at 7:36 AM CST
The Golden Knights are the likelier winner based on their 11-5-2 record, but Buffalo’s leading scorers and last season’s results narrow the gap. Without confirmed goaltenders, Vegas isn’t worth backing at -112.
Vegas brings the better record
VegasGoldenKnights.com / NHL.com reports that Vegas enters Sunday’s game at KeyBank Center with an 11-5-2 record and 24 points, while Buffalo is 8-5-3 with 19 points. That record advantage makes the Golden Knights the more likely winner, but SportsPicksForum’s -112 moneyline offers little margin for error.
Vegas is 9-0-2 when allowing two goals or fewer. Buffalo can test that defense through Tage Thompson, who leads the Sabres with 18 points and 10 goals, and Zach Benson, who has a team-high 13 assists. Buffalo also won both meetings last season, so Vegas’ stronger current record doesn’t make this an easy road matchup.
Unconfirmed goaltenders make this a pass
Daily Faceoff, which tracks NHL starting goaltenders, lists Carter Hart for Vegas and Colten Ellis for Buffalo, but neither was confirmed. Its game-day board had no confirmed starters across the Sunday slate, leaving a major variable unresolved for both the moneyline and the 6.5-goal total.
Vegas is the pick to win, but the Golden Knights aren’t a worthwhile bet at -112 without confirmed goaltenders. Pass on the moneyline.
Pick
Vegas Golden Knights
Confidence
low
Betting lean
Pass