The Sabres and Predators are set to face off at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. The Predators will host the game at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 at FanDuel vs. the Sabres.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
Buffalo comes into this game with an overall record of 29-29-5, putting them in 6th place in the Atlantic Division and 13th in the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Sabres have gone 15-12-4 this season. In their last ten games, Buffalo has gone 6-4.
Over the course of the season, the Sabres have been the underdog in 40 of their 63 games, going 16-20-4 in those games. Against teams from the Eastern Conference, Buffalo has gone 17-21 this season.
On the offensive side, the Sabres are scoring an 2.9 goals per game this season, ranking 22nd in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 10th in the league. Buffalo’s offense is currently ranked 26th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 15th in the league.
Heading into this matchup vs. Nashville, goalie Eric Comrie has started eight games in this season. His current record is 1-6, and his save percentage stands at 0.352%.
Nashville Predators Preview
At home this season, the Predators have gone 17-16-1, and they have been favored in 26 of their 63 games. In the Western Conference, Nashville is in 8th place, and they are 4th in the Central Division with 73 points.
Over their last ten games, the Predators have gone 8-2, and they have won three straight games as the underdog. On the season, Nashville has gone 35-26-3, and in games against other Western Conference teams, they are 22-18.
On offense, the Predators are averaging 3.2 goals per game which is 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 12th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Predators offense is 15th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 12th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Juuse Saros has started 50 games this season. His current record stands at 26-21, and his save percentage is 0.991%.
During their two head-to-head games in the previous season, the Sabres and Predators played to a split. In additon to splitting their game straight-up, the teams split their series against the puck line.
During their two head-to-head games in the previous season, the Sabres and Predators played to a split. In additon to splitting their game straight-up, the teams split their series against the puck line.
How to Bet Predators vs. Sabres in New York
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Sabres winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Sabres straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet 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