Betting on today’s Red Wings and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Red Wings are the favorites in this Atlantic division matchup against Sabres. If you’re interested in placing a wager, you can bet this game at DraftKings. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.
Detroit Red Wings Preview:
Coming into their game vs. Buffalo, the Red Wings are 13-7-3. They are 4-0-2 when favored and 9-7-1 as the underdog. For away games this season, they have a 5-4-1 record, while they are 8-3-2 when playing at home.
When looking at their offense, the Red Wings have an average of 3.7 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 3rd in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 19th in the league. Detroit’s offense is currently ranked 4th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 18th in the league.
Goalie Alex Lyon comes into the game having made four starts this season. So far, his record is 3-1 and he has a save percentage of 95.8%.
Buffalo Sabres
So far this season, the Sabres have an overall record of 10-13-2. On the road, Buffalo is 5-7-2 and 5-6-0 at home. In the Eastern Atlantic division, they are currently 7th, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 14th.
Offensively, the Sabres come into the game at 2.8 goals per contest placing 25th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 26th position in the league. Buffalo’s offense is currently ranked 26th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 21st in the league.
Entering the game, goalie Eric Comrie has started six games this season. His current record stands at 1-4, and his save percentage is 86.4%.
In the season series from last season, the Sabres took the victory, with a 2-0 record. The Sabres went 4-0-4 against the puck line in these matchups.
In the season series from last season, the Sabres took the victory, with a 2-0 record. The Sabres went 4-0-4 against the puck line in these matchups.
How to Bet Sabres vs. Red Wings in New York
Our projections have the Sabres pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Sabres, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line. If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Sabres +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6.5