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

Published 11:48 am Thursday, January 30, 2025

Seeking best bets for the upcoming contest between the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres on Friday at 7:00 PM ET? You’ve come to the right place. In the piece below, we provide our picks and predictions to help you make smart betting decisions 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, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total of 5.5 goals 22 times.
  • A total of 34 of Buffalo’s games have ended with over 5.5 goals this season.
  • The Predators score 2.65 goals per game, compared to the Sabres’ average of 3.08, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
  • The 6.6 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 1.1 more than the over/under for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -123

  • The Predators are 14-16 when favored on the moneyline this season.
  • When it has played with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter, Nashville has compiled a 12-15 record (winning 44.4% of its games).
  • 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 underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 11 wins.
  • The Sabres have nine victories in games with moneyline odds of +102 or longer (in 27 chances).
  • Buffalo has a 49.5% implied probability to win this matchup.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Buffalo 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

  • One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has put up 49 points in 49 games.
  • Jonathan Marchessault is another of Nashville’s top contributors currently with 39 total points (15 goals and 24 assists) to his name.
  • Through 45 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as a scoring option for Nashville. He has 35 points (nine goals and 26 assists).
  • In the 38 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .899, 40th in the league.

Sabres Points Leaders

  • Buffalo’s Tage Thompson has recorded 19 assists and 25 goals in 45 games, good for 44 points.
  • John-Jason Peterka is a top contributor for Buffalo, with 39 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and provided 24 assists in 48 games.
  • Jason Zucker has 16 goals and 20 assists for Nashville.
  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s record stands at 16-15-4 on the season, giving up 103 goals (3.0 goals against average) and compiling 902 saves 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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