- Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs Colorado Avalanche
- Date: Thursday, November 13, 2025
- Venue: Ball Arena, Denver, CO
- Broadcast: Altitude Sports
- Betting Odds: Sabres (+102) Avalanche (-122)
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Ball Arena will witness the clash between the Colorado Avalanche (11-1-5) and the Buffalo Sabres (5-6-4) this Thursday. The moneyline for this matchup sees the Sabres at +102 while the Avalanche are listed at -122. The total points over/under is set at 6.
In their previous outing, the Buffalo Sabres fell 6-3 to the Hurricanes. Their offensive performance was unremarkable as they managed to convert only 3 out of 22 shots. Additionally, the Sabres had 1 power play opportunity but failed to capitalize. They served 6 penalty minutes during the game.
This season, Buffalo’s opponents have capitalized on 48 power play opportunities, ranking 23rd in the league, scoring 5 times. The Sabres have faced 472 shots so far, reflecting a save percentage of .896. They’ve recorded 434 shots themselves with a shooting percentage of 9.2%. At even strength, Buffalo has allowed 44 goals while scoring 32. Currently, they have had 46 power play opportunities, converting 8 for a success rate of 17.39%. With 14 points, their current points percentage is .467. Overall, the Buffalo Sabres have netted 40 goals (31st in the league) and conceded 49 this season.
The goaltender for this matchup will be Colten Ellis, who has appeared in 1 game during his professional career. Ellis holds a record of 1-0-0, having started in 1 contest. Throughout his career, he has conceded 2 goals with an average of 2.00 goals against per game. He has faced 31 shots, making 29 saves, resulting in a .935 save percentage in his brief time in net, with a quality starts rate of 1.000.
In their last game, the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Ducks 4-1. They capitalized on 1 out of 4 power play opportunities, scoring 4 goals from their 36 shots on goal.
So far this season, the Colorado Avalanche have scored 68 goals for a total of 27 points, maintaining a commendable points percentage of .794. They have allowed 41 goals against, with 35 scored during even strength play and 6 while short-handed. The Avalanche have scored 56 times at even strength and ranks 8th in the league with 12 power play goals, having capitalized on 67 opportunities for a power play percentage of 17.91%. They lead the league with 579 shots through the season, boasting an 11.74% shooting percentage and allowing 445 shots from opponents. Their penalty kill stands at 88.89%, thwarting 54 power play attempts, with an overall save percentage of 90.8%.
Scott Wedgewood will be in goal for Colorado, holding a career record of 72-55-26 across 168 games played. With a 50.7% quality starts rate, he has recorded 76 quality starts in his career. From 4,749 shots faced, he has made 4,306 saves, achieving a save percentage of .907. With an average of 2.95 goals allowed per game, he has conceded a total of 443 goals. Wedgewood has logged 8,195 minutes over 150 starts.
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL face-off: spread or moneyline?
Prediction: Choose Buffalo (+102)
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