How to Pick the Predators vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 31
Published 11:34 am Thursday, January 30, 2025
On Friday, January 31 at 7:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are scheduled to square off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. For best bets, picks, and projections for this contest, continue reading.
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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 over/under of 5.5 goals 22 times.
- This season, 34 of Buffalo’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
- These two teams combine for 5.7 goals per game, 0.23000000000000043 more than the over/under for this contest.
- These two teams are allowing a combined 6.6 goals per game, 1.1 more than this contest’s over/under.
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Moneyline Pick
Predators Moneyline: -123
- In the 30 times this season the Predators have been favored on the moneyline, they have finished 14-16 in those games.
- Nashville is 12-15 (winning 44.4% of its games) when it has played 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
- Buffalo has pulled off an upset victory 11 times when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (in 33 games as the underdog).
- The Sabres have nine wins in games when their odds are +102 or longer on the moneyline (in 27 opportunities).
- Buffalo’s implied probability to win this matchup is 49.5% based on the moneyline.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Buffalo 4, Nashville 3
Predators Points Leaders
- With 18 goals and 31 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (49 points).
- Jonathan Marchessault has 15 goals and 24 assists for Nashville to compile 39 total points (0.8 per game).
- Through 45 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as a contributor 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
- Tage Thompson is a top offensive contributor for his club with 44 points (one per game). He has scored 25 goals and 19 assists in 45 games (playing 18:26 per game).
- Buffalo’s John-Jason Peterka has racked up 39 total points (0.8 per game), with 15 goals and 24 assists.
- Jason Zucker has 16 goals and 20 assists for Nashville.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s record stands at 16-15-4 on the season, allowing 103 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 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
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- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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