- The Sabres are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Predators
- Predators vs. Sabres Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
- TV Channel: FDSO | MSGB
The Nashville Predators (28-26) visit KeyBank Center to take on the Buffalo Sabres (37-19) on Mar. 7 in Buffalo, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 5:30 pm.
The Sabres are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+125).
The Predators vs. Sabres Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Predators vs. Sabres Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Predators | +1.5 -155 | 6.5 -120 | +154 |
| Sabres | -1.5 +125 | 6.5 +100 | -190 |
Predators vs Sabres Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Sabres will win this game with 78.9% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Predators vs Sabres Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Predators will cover the spread with 50.3% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Predators Best Bets & Trends
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 3P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 away games (+8.50 Units / 28% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 2P Game Total Under in 11 of their last 20 away games (+7.05 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have covered the 1P Puck Line in 8 of their last 10 games (+6.35 Units / 37% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 3P Moneyline in 9 of their last 25 away games (+5.85 Units / 23% ROI)
- The Nashville Predators have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 14 of their last 20 away games (+5.65 Units / 21% ROI)
Sabres Best Bets & Trends
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+19.60 Units / 54% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 2P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 games (+13.05 Units / 38% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 1P Puck Line in 15 of their last 20 games (+12.15 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+11.55 Units / 40% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the 2P Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+9.40 Units / 29% ROI)
Predators Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Predators are 33-29 against the spread this NHL season (-5.85 Units / -5.51% ROI).
- Predators are 28-34 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.05 Units /-4.5% ROI
- Predators are 31-29 when betting the Over for -1.1 Units / -1.59% ROI
- Predators are 29-31 when betting the Under for -4.65 Units /-6.88% ROI
Sabres Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sabres are 37-25 against the spread this NHL season (+14.1 Units /14.98% ROI).
- Sabres are 37-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.2 Units / 19.85% ROI
- Sabres are 29-30 when betting the Over for -3.75 Units / -5.47% ROI
- Sabres are 30-29 when betting the Under for -1.95 Units / -2.85% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Sabres vs Predators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Power (BUF) | 0.5 +160 | 0.5 -210 |
| Ryan McLeod (BUF) | 0.5 -130 | 0.5 -105 |
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -125 |
| Luke Evangelista (NAS) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 0.5 -140 | 0.5 +105 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Sabres vs Predators
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Power (BUF) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -130 |
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 1.5 -160 | 1.5 +115 |
| Steven Stamkos (NAS) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -140 |
| Jonathan Marchessault (NAS) | 2.5 +115 | 2.5 -155 |
| Ryan O'Reilly (NAS) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +115 |
Predators: Keys to the Game vs. Sabres
The Predators were 29-52 (.358) last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 27-34 (.443) this season — tied for 8th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 12-3 (.800) when tied after the second period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Predators are 103-119 (.464) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Sabres: Keys to the Game vs. Predators
The Sabres were 34-45 (.430) last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sabres were 16-14 (.533) when winning the xG advantage last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
The Sabres were 9-13 (.409) when tied after the first period last season — 7th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sabres were 23-36 (.390) when allowing 14 or more high danger chances last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .432
Predators Offensive Stats & Trends
The Predators scored on 8% of rush chances last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Predators scored on 7% of rush chances while leading last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 12%
The Predators scored on 5% of cycle chances in the third period last season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Predators have 5.7 rush chances per game this season — tied for 4th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Sabres Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Sabres had 86 forecheck chances in the second period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sabres had 19 cycle chances in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sabres have averaged 4.7 high danger chances per game while tied this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.0
Predators Defensive Stats & Trends
The Predators have allowed 5 second chance scoring opportunities in 4v4 situations this season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Predators have allowed 0.0 goals per game while their opponent is shorthanded since the start of the 2024-25 season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Predators allowed 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Predators have a .682 save percentage in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .815
Sabres Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres allowed 1.31 expected goals per game in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.09
The Sabres had a .887 save percentage last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .901
The Sabres have a .704 save percentage in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .815
The Sabres allowed 3.55 expected goals per game last season — 3rd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
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