The Sabres and Kraken are set to face off at 10:00 ET on ESPN+. The Kraken will host the game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA. The odds for this non-conference game currently have the Kraken as the -1.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 5.5 goals at BetRivers.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
Buffalo comes into tonight’s game in 12th place in the Eastern Conference, with a record of 32-31-5. In the Atlantic Division, they sit in 6th place. On the road this season, the Sabres have gone 15-14-4, including a two-game losing streak.
When playing as the underdog, Buffalo has gone 18-21-4 this season. Over their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 5-5, and they have won two straight games when coming in as the underdog.
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 13th in the league. Buffalo’s offense is currently ranked 28th in power play goals. When it comes to shorthanded goals, they are 16th in the league.
Heading into this matchup vs. Seattle, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 40 games in this season. His current record is 22-17, and his save percentage stands at 0.836%.
Seattle Kraken Preview
With a record of 28-26-12, the Kraken enter today’s game in 12th place in the Western Conference. Over their last ten games, Seattle has gone just 4-6, and they have dropped two straight games at home.
When playing at home this season, Seattle has gone 14-14-6, and they have been favored in 22 of their 66 games. Against other teams in the Western Conference, the Kraken have gone 13-23 this year.
For their offensive performance, the Kraken come in averaging 2.7 goals per game this season, which is 28th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 27th in the league. This season, the Kraken have a 10-10 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 17-15 record.
Entering the game, goalie Joey Daccord has started 39 games this season. His current record stands at 17-14, and his save percentage is 0.9%.
In the season series between the two teams last season, the Kraken came out on top, posting a 2-0 record. The Kraken went 2-0-2 against the puck line in these matchups.
In the season series between the two teams last season, the Kraken came out on top, posting a 2-0 record. The Kraken went 2-0-2 against the puck line in these matchups.
How to Bet Kraken vs. Sabres in New York
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Sabres to cover. Even if the Kraken secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Sabres should cover the puck line. For those looking at the over/under line set at 5.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Sabres +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 5.5