Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, 4/15/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Dallas Stars vs Buffalo Sabres

Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

TV: MSG Network

The Buffalo Sabres (49-23-8) will go up against the Dallas Stars (48-20-12) at KeyBank Center on Wednesday.

The Dallas Stars went home feeling good about their game by earning a 2-0 win over the Rangers in their previous game. Dallas recorded 17 mins in the box in this contest. The Stars had a below average offensive outing in this victory. They also had 4 chances with the advantage and were able to score 1 goal. For the game, they tallied a score on 2 of the 19 shots they attempted.

When playing at even strength, the Stars have given up 166 goals while earning 195 themselves. Dallas Stars opponents have 244 power play opportunities (8th in hockey) and have a total of 48 goals in those attempts. With respect to their scoring capabilities, the Dallas Stars have racked up 264 goals (9th in hockey) on the season and have conceded 214. Dallas has tried 2,014 shots and holds a shot percentage of 13.1%. For the year, they have recorded 108 points and their points percentage is .675. The Stars so far have had 2,094 shots taken against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .898. Dallas comes into the game with 242 power play opportunities and they have scored 69 goals out of those attempts, earning them a rate of 28.51%.

The man in net for this game is Jake Oettinger. Oettinger has been involved in 304 games during his hockey career. He has a record of 183-78-33 and he started in 295 games. Opponents have notched 743 goals against Oettinger in his pro hockey career and his average for goals against per game is 2.52. Oettinger has had 8,252 shots against him and has garnered 7,509 total saves. He has a save percentage of .910 for his 13,433 mins guarding the cage. During his career on the ice, Oettinger has 173 quality starts and his percentage for quality starts is .586.

The last time they were on the ice, Buffalo faced the Blue Jackets in a matchup where the Sabres notched a victory by a mark of 5-0. The Sabres converted 5 goals of the 24 shots on goal they tried. They had 2 power play opportunities in this outing but weren't able to score a goal.

The Sabres have earned 227 goals at even strength and 48 goals (17th in the NHL) while on the power play. Buffalo has attempted 2,257 shots (14th in pro hockey) and has accumulated a shooting percentage of 12.18%, while allowing the other team 2,337 shots. On the year, the Buffalo Sabres are sitting with 275 goals, 106 points, and a points percentage of .663. They have granted a total of 236 goals to be scored by of a combination of 195 goals at even strength and 41 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a total of 241 power play chances and they have earned a power play percentage of 19.92%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 81.70% on their oppositions 224 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 89.9%.

On the other side of the ice you are going to see Colten Ellis protecting the goal. Ellis is sitting with a career mark of 8-4-1 and has been in goal for 15 games. Ellis' quality start percentage comes out to 53.8% and he has 7 quality starting assignments in his NHL career. He has recorded 386 stops out of the 427 shots taken, which gives him a rate of .904. His opposition is averaging 3.15 goals/game and he has allowed 41 goals overall. He has been a starter 13 contests and has been on the ice for 35 mins.

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

Josh's Pick: Take Dallas

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