NHL Prop Bets: Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights (November 8, 2026)
The Vegas Golden Knights (11-5-2) face the Buffalo Sabres (8-5-3) at KeyBank Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup.
- The Golden Knights have a 7-11 Puck Line record this season, while the Sabres hold a record of 8-8.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -105 and UNDER at -115.
- The Golden Knights have a 10-7-1 O/U record this season (meaning 10 games have gone over the total points line, seven have gone under and one has resulted in a push). The Sabres have a 9-7-0 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Golden Knights are averaging 3.28 goals per game this season (14th in the league). Comparatively, the Sabres are averaging 3.06 (18th).
- Defensively, the Golden Knights are giving up only 2.72 goals per game this season (5th in the league), while the Sabres are giving up an average of 3.25 goals (19th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Vegas is averaging 28.7 shots per game this season (9th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Buffalo is allowing its opposition 27.2 shots per game (13th).
- Flipping that script, the Golden Knights are allowing 25.7 shots per game (9th in the NHL), while the Sabres are averaging 28.4 shots (10th).
Power Play
- Vegas holds a power play percentage of 27.8%, ranking 7th in the league this season, while Buffalo sits a lowly 29th with 15.1% of its power play opportunities converted into goals.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Golden Knights have a penalty kill rate of 75.0% (ranked T21st), compared to the Sabres at 69.6% (T25th).
P1 Result
Vegas is +185 to win the first period, while Buffalo is +175.
- Here are their first period records in 2026/27.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vegas | 6-6-6 | 3-2-4 | 3-4-2 | 3-2-5 |
| Buffalo | 4-6-6 | 2-3-3 | 2-3-3 | 3-3-4 |
To Go To Overtime
Sunday's matchup is +275 to go to overtime.
- The Golden Knights have played in 4 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Sabres have appeared in 5.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Golden Knights have played in 2 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Sabres have appeared in 1.
Last Time They Met
Buffalo recorded a 0-2 victory over Vegas at T-Mobile Arena when these teams last met on March 17, 2026. The Sabres have now won three straight against the Golden Knights.
