- The Ducks are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sabres
- Sabres vs. Ducks Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Buffalo Sabres (44-20) visit Honda Center to take on the Anaheim Ducks (38-27) on Mar. 22 in Anaheim, CA. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 pm.
The Ducks are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+200).
The Sabres vs. Ducks Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Sabres vs. Ducks Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Sabres | +1.5 -250 | 6.5 +100 | -110 |
| Ducks | -1.5 +200 | 6.5 -120 | -110 |
Sabres vs Ducks Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Ducks will win this game with 53.2% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sabres vs Ducks Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Ducks will cover the spread with 50.6% 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
Sabres Best Bets & Trends
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the Puck Line in 19 of their last 20 away games (+23.35 Units / 71% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 away games (+18.15 Units / 67% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 3P Puck Line in 18 of their last 20 away games (+18.10 Units / 65% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 2P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 away games (+12.90 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the 3P Moneyline in 13 of their last 20 away games (+11.35 Units / 51% ROI)
Ducks Best Bets & Trends
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 25 games (+9.90 Units / 34% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+7.85 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+6.15 Units / 21% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 11 of their last 25 games at home (+5.50 Units / 18% ROI)
- The Anaheim Ducks have hit the 3P Game Total Over in 15 of their last 25 games at home (+5.50 Units / 17% ROI)
Sabres Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sabres are 42-28 against the spread this NHL season (+17.8 Units / 17.02% ROI).
- Sabres are 44-26 when betting on the Moneyline for +19.3 Units /22.84% ROI
- Sabres are 31-36 when betting the Over for -8.9 Units / -11.4% ROI
- Sabres are 36-31 when betting the Under for +2.3 Units /2.99% ROI
Ducks Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Ducks are 34-34 against the spread this NHL season (-14.45 Units /-12.4% ROI).
- Ducks are 38-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.65 Units / 10.97% ROI
- Ducks are 40-29 when betting the Over for +7.4 Units / 9.24% ROI
- Ducks are 29-40 when betting the Under for -13.1 Units / -17.49% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Ducks vs Sabres
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson (Buf) | +145 |
| Cutter Gauthier (ANA) | +170 |
| Leo Carlsson (ANA) | +195 |
| Alex Tuch (BUF) | +200 |
| Chris Kreider (ANA) | +225 |
| Beckett Sennecke (ANA) | +225 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Ducks vs Sabres
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Power (BUF) | 0.5 +225 | 0.5 -325 |
| Chris Kreider (ANA) | 0.5 +100 | 0.5 -135 |
| Ryan McLeod (BUF) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -155 |
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 0.5 +120 | 0.5 -160 |
| Mikael Granlund (ANA) | 0.5 +135 | 0.5 -185 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Ducks vs Sabres
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Kreider (ANA) | 1.5 -155 | 1.5 +115 |
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Mikael Granlund (ANA) | 1.5 -105 | 1.5 -125 |
| Josh Doan (BUF) | 1.5 -175 | 1.5 +130 |
| Leo Carlsson (ANA) | 2.5 +100 | 2.5 -135 |
Sabres: Keys to the Game vs. Ducks
The Sabres are 42-26 (.618) this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
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 2-28 (.067) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144
Ducks: Keys to the Game vs. Sabres
The Ducks are 95-127 (.428) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks are 38-30 (.559) this season — tied for 7th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks were 35-46 (.432) last season — 10th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Ducks were 8-19 (.296) when tied after the first period last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Sabres Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Sabres have drawn 18 penalties in 4v4 situations this 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 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
Ducks Offensive Stats & Trends
The Ducks have secondary assisted on 5 goals while shorthanded this season — most among NHL Teams
The Ducks have 214 forecheck chances this season — 2nd most among NHL Teams
The Ducks have 99 forecheck chances while trailing this season — most among NHL Teams
The Ducks averaged 13.3 high danger chances per game last season — tied for 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15.0
Sabres Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres allowed 1.3 goals per game in the second period last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
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 allowed 3.55 expected goals per game last season — 3rd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 3.14
The Sabres allowed 237 forecheck chances last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Ducks Defensive Stats & Trends
The Ducks made 31.7 saves per game last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 27.3
The Ducks allowed 0.8 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
The Ducks allowed 3.3 rush chances per game while tied last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
The Ducks allowed 2.4 rush chances per game in the third period last season — tied for highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
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