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

Published 11:39 am Thursday, January 30, 2025

Before the puck drops at 7:00 PM ET in Friday’s game between the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres, here are the best bets you should be considering, whether you’re wanting to make a single wager or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay.

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Predators vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

  • Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total (5.5 goals) 22 times this season.
  • 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 over/under is 1.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -123

  • In the 30 times this season the Predators have been a moneyline favorite, they have gone 14-16 in those games.
  • Nashville is 12-15 when it has played with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter (44.4% win percentage).
  • The Predators’ implied moneyline win probability is 55.2% in this game.

Sabres Moneyline: +102

  • In Buffalo’s 33 games playing as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 11 wins.
  • The Sabres have nine wins in games when their odds are +102 or longer on the moneyline (in 27 opportunities).
  • 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.
  • With 15 goals and 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 39 points (0.8 per game).
  • Nashville’s scoring effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 39 points. He’s contributed 26 assists.
  • 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

  • Buffalo’s Tage Thompson has recorded 19 assists and 25 goals in 45 games, good for 44 points.
  • John-Jason Peterka is key for Buffalo’s offense with 39 total points (0.8 per game), including 15 goals and 24 assists through 48 contests.
  • Buffalo’s Jason Zucker has 36 points (16 goals, 20 assists) this season.
  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s record stands at 16-15-4 on the season, giving up 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
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Buffalo, New York
  • Venue: KeyBank Center

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