Buffalo Sabres vs Vancouver Canucks Prediction, 12/11/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Vancouver Canucks

Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025

Location: Rogers Arena in Vancouver, BC

TV: Sportsnet Pacific

Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (-132) Canucks (+110)

Rogers Arena is where the Vancouver Canucks (11-16-3) will take on the Buffalo Sabres (11-14-4) on Thursday. The line on this contest has the Sabres at -132 and the Canucks are coming in at +110. The over/under is 6.5.

The Buffalo Sabres will look to clean up some issues after taking a 4-1 defeat to the Jets in their previous game. Buffalo amassed 4 penalty mins for this matchup. The Sabres had a below average offensive performance in this loss. Additionally, they had 2 chances with extra men on the ice and were able to score 1 goal. In the game, they converted 1 of the 35 shots they attempted.

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When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Buffalo Sabres have racked up 86 goals (17th in the National Hockey League) on the season and have surrendered 103. For the season, the have a total of 26 points and their points percentage is sitting at .448. Buffalo has accumulated 89 power play opportunities and they have scored 17 goals out of those attempts, earning them a percentage of 19.10%. When at even strength, the Sabres have given up 91 goals while notching 69 of their own. Buffalo has attempted 841 shots and is the owner of a shooting percentage of 10.2%. The Sabres have had 868 shots attempted against them and have a save percentage of .881. Buffalo Sabres opponents have tallied 83 power play opportunities (20th in the NHL) and have come away with 12 goals in those attempts.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. The opposition has racked up 481 goals against Luukkonen in his pro hockey career and his goals against rate is 3.01. Luukkonen has been in net for 165 matchups throughout his pro hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .897 during his 8,239 mins guarding the cage. He has an overall record of 75-70-16 and was named the starter in 160 games. In his professional hockey career, Luukkonen has earned 84 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .525. Luukkonen has seen 4,681 shot attempts against him and has amassed 4,200 saves.

In their last game, Vancouver faced the Wild in a matchup where the Canucks notched a victory by a score of 4-2. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this matchup but weren't able to notch a goal. The Canucks notched 4 goals of the 20 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Canucks have scored 64 goals at even strength and 19 goals (14th in the NHL) while on the power play. Vancouver has taken 808 shots (18th in the league) and has earned a shooting percentage of 10.27%, while allowing the opposition 884 shots. For the year, the Vancouver Canucks have 83 goals, 25 points, and a points percentage of .417. They have granted a total of 108 goals to be scored by way of 80 goals at even strength and 28 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have earned 101 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 18.81%. They have a penalty kill percentage of 72.00% on their opponents 100 opportunities on the power play, and their save percentage is 87.8%.

On the other side of the ice you are expected to see Thatcher Demko in goal. He has tallied 6,920 stops out of 7,605 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .910. Demko is the owner of a career record of 131-93-20 and has played in 252 games. He has made the start in 246 games and has played 12,849 mins. Demko's quality start percentage sits at 56.5% and he has qualified for 139 quality starting assignments in his pro career. His opponents are averaging 2.78 goals/game and he has relinquished 685 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Buffalo (-132)

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