The Vancouver Canucks hit the road tonight for a matchup with the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center.
Elias Pettersson is finding an offensive rhythm lately, and my Canucks vs Sabres predictions are eyeing him to make some noise this evening.
Read more in my NHL picks for Tuesday, January 6.
Canucks vs Sabres prediction
Canucks vs Sabres best bet: Elias Pettersson anytime goal (+235)
While he’s still not putting up All-Star numbers again, Vancouver Canucks forward Elias Pettersson is showing glimpses of brilliance.
The Swede has scored in two of his last four appearances, including one in a loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday.
The 27-year-old has 10 goals in 2025-26, and he’s scored six of those on the road. Last season, when the Canucks faced the Buffalo Sabres, Pettersson had a goal and an assist.
He's been upping his shot volume, too, tallying two or more shots on goal in seven of his last 10 games. Can't score if you don't shoot!
And we're getting fantastic value on him finding the back of the net at +235.
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Canucks vs Sabres same-game parlay
Kiefer Sherwood leads the Canucks in goals with 17. The winger is averaging 2.36 shots on goal this season, and while he failed to hit three shots on net in the last two games, he did cash the Over in four straight before that.
Filip Hronek is one of Vancouver’s top playmakers, potting 22 helpers. The defenceman has a special eye for a pass, and he’s tallied assists in back-to-back appearances.
He’s also played much better on the road, tallying 14 helpers compared to only eight at home.
Canucks vs Sabres SGP
- Elias Pettersson anytime goal
- Kiefer Sherwood Over 2.5 shots on goal
- Filip Hronek Over 0.5 assists
Canucks vs Sabres odds
- Moneyline: Canucks +150 | Sabres -175
- Puck Line: Canucks +1.5 (-160) | Sabres -1.5 (+140)
- Over/Under: Over 6.5 (+115) | Under 6.5 (-135)
Canucks vs Sabres trend
The Vancouver Canucks have hit the Game Total Over in 25 of their last 46 away games (+4.35 Units / 9% ROI). Find more NHL betting trends for Canucks vs. Sabres.
How to watch Canucks vs Sabres
| Location | KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY |
| Date | Tuesday, January 6, 2026 |
| Puck drop | 7:00 p.m. ET |
| TV | Sportsnet Pacific, MSG-B |
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