Buffalo Sabres defeat Anaheim Ducks 7-6: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Thu, Oct 29, 2026 · NHL · Buffalo Sabres 7, Anaheim Ducks 6
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Anaheim Ducks 7-6 on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Honda Center. The Anaheim Ducks covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 6.5, with 13 goals combined. AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks final score and game recap
It was 3-3 after the first period. The Buffalo Sabres won the second period 2-0 to lead 5-3 after two periods. The Anaheim Ducks outscored the Buffalo Sabres 3-2 in the third period.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Tage Thompson (Buffalo Sabres): 3 goals, 2 assists.
- Zach Benson (Buffalo Sabres): 1 goal, 2 assists.
- Cutter Gauthier (Anaheim Ducks): 2 goals.
- Leo Carlsson (Anaheim Ducks): 3 assists.
Who covered the spread in Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks?
The Anaheim Ducks covered the puck line as 1.5-goal underdogs, losing by 1 goal.
The puck line opened and closed at Buffalo Sabres -1.5.
Did Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks go over or under the total?
The game went over: 13 goals combined against a closing total of 6.5, over by 6.5.
The total opened and closed at 6.5.
How did AiQ's Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks predictions do?
AiQ's moneyline pick in this game won.
- Moneyline: the Buffalo Sabres to win at -142, a win (+$70.42 on a $100 bet).
Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks game prop results: team totals and first period
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- Buffalo Sabres team total 3.5: the over, paying -122, with 7 scored.
- First-period moneyline: the first period was tied, so bets were refunded.
- Anaheim Ducks team total 2.5: the over, paying -164, with 6 scored.
- First-period total 1.5: the over, paying -166, with 6 goals scored.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Buffalo Sabres at -152 and the Anaheim Ducks at +125. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Buffalo Sabres a 58% favorite. The Buffalo Sabres won as the favorite at -152: $65.79 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Buffalo Sabres, the best price before the game was -141 at BetRivers: priced below fair (−3.2% value).
Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Buffalo Sabres 6-7 in the 2026-27 regular season (3-3 at home, 3-4 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 5 of 10 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 4 times. That made it two straight wins for the Buffalo Sabres.
This result left the Anaheim Ducks 5-8 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-5 at home, 4-3 away or at neutral sites). Against the puck line, they covered in 7 of 13 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 6 times and under 7 times. That made it two straight losses for the Anaheim Ducks.
What's next for Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks?
Next for the Buffalo Sabres: at the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday, October 31, 2026. Next for the Anaheim Ducks: the Ottawa Senators at home on Sunday, November 1, 2026.