Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Ducks versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 12:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 against the Ducks at DraftKings.
Anaheim Ducks Preview
On the season, the Ducks have struggled, going just 19-33-2 overall. In the Western Conference, they sit in 14th place and are 7th in the Pacific Division. On the road, Anaheim has gone 11-15-1 this season.
Over their last ten games, the Ducks have gone 4-6, and they have lost two of their last three games. As the underdog this season, Anaheim has gone 17-29-2, including a 2-4-0 record when favored.
When looking at their offense, the Ducks have an average of 2.6 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 29th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 28th in the league. This year, the Ducks have recorded a 4-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 14-17 record.
Heading into this matchup vs. Buffalo, goalie John Gibson has started 33 games in this season. His current record is 11-19, and his save percentage stands at 0.849%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
Buffalo enters the game with a 24-26-4 record and is 13th in the Eastern Conference standings. In the Atlantic Division, the Sabres are in 6th place. Over their last ten games, Buffalo has gone 5-5 and they are 2-3 in their last five games.
At home this year, the Sabres are 12-15-1, and they have been favored in 20 of their 54 games, going 11-8-1 in those contests. In games against Eastern Conference opponents, Buffalo has a record of 13-19.
For their offensive performance, the Sabres come in averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, which is 21st in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 11th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Sabres offense is 30th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 24th in the NHL.
Heading into this matchup vs. Anaheim, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 27 games in this season. His current record is 14-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.736%.
The Sabres emerged as the victor in the season series between the two teams last season, with a 2-0 record. The Sabres went 2-0-2 against the puck line in these matchups.
The Sabres emerged as the victor in the season series between the two teams last season, with a 2-0 record. The Sabres went 2-0-2 against the puck line in these matchups.
How to Bet Sabres vs. Ducks in New York
When making a puck line pick, we’re backing the Sabres to win and cover. Watch for the Sabres to win this game by multiple goals over the Ducks. When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will remain below that figure, and we recommend wagering on the under.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Sabres -1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Under 6.5