How to Pick the Predators vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 31

Published 12:33 pm Thursday, January 30, 2025

Wanting to put some money on the upcoming game (Friday at 7:00 PM ET) between the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center? Below, we offer our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • This season, 22 of Nashville’s 49 games have gone over Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals.
  • So far this season, 34 games Buffalo has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
  • The total for this game (5.5) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.65) and Sabres (3.08).
  • This game’s total is 1.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -123

  • The Predators have been victorious in 14 of their 30 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (46.7%).
  • Nashville is 12-15 (victorious in 44.4% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter.
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 55.2% chance to win.

Sabres Moneyline: +102

  • In Buffalo’s 33 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 11 wins.
  • The Sabres have nine victories in games with moneyline odds of +102 or longer (in 27 chances).
  • Buffalo’s implied probability to win is 49.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Buffalo 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • One of Nashville’s top offensive options this season is Filip Forsberg, who has put up 49 points in 49 games.
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 15 goals and 24 assists for Nashville to compile 39 total points (0.8 per game).
  • With 35 points through 45 games (nine goals and 26 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive attack this season.
  • Across 38 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 11-20-6. During those games, he’s allowed 104 goals while recording 926 saves.

Sabres Points Leaders

  • Tage Thompson is a key offensive option for Buffalo, with 44 points this season. He has recorded 25 goals and 19 assists in 45 games.
  • John-Jason Peterka is a key contributor for Buffalo, with 39 total points this season. He has netted 15 goals and provided 24 assists in 48 contests.
  • Jason Zucker has 16 goals and 20 assists, for a season point total of 36.
  • Buffalo’s Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 16-15-4 this season, compiling 902 saves and allowing 103 goals (3.0 goals against average) with an .898 save percentage (44th in the league).

Predators’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/23/2025 Sharks W 6-5 Away -222
1/25/2025 Ducks L 5-2 Away -192
1/29/2025 Canucks L 3-1 Home -146
1/31/2025 Sabres Away -123
2/1/2025 Penguins Away
2/3/2025 Senators Home
2/7/2025 Blackhawks Away

Sabres’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
1/23/2025 Flames L 5-2 Away +118
1/25/2025 Oilers L 3-2 Away +207
1/28/2025 Bruins W 7-2 Home -112
1/31/2025 Predators Home +102
2/2/2025 Devils Home
2/4/2025 Blue Jackets Home
2/8/2025 Predators Away

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Nashville vs. Buffalo Game Info

  • Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: NHL Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Buffalo, New York
  • Venue: KeyBank Center

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