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

Published 11:33 am Thursday, January 30, 2025

The contest between the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres at 7:00 PM ET on Friday has lots of betting possibilities to consider. With that in mind, here’s an in-depth look at our best bets, along with picks and predictions.

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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 over/under (5.5 goals) 22 times this season.
  • So far this season, 34 games Buffalo has played finished with over 5.5 goals.
  • The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.65) and Sabres (3.08).
  • The 6.6 goals per game these two teams are giving up on average are 1.1 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -123

  • The Predators are 14-16 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Nashville is 12-15 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter (44.4% win percentage).
  • The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Predators have a 55.2% chance to win.

Sabres Moneyline: +102

  • In 33 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Buffalo has pulled off the upset 11 times.
  • When the Sabres’ moneyline odds are +102 or longer, they have won nine games out of 27 opportunities.
  • Buffalo’s implied probability to win is 49.5% based on the moneyline odds.

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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 top contributors (49 points).
  • Jonathan Marchessault has 39 points (15 goals, 24 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
  • Roman Josi has contributed 35 points for Nashville in 45 games this season, scoring on 6.7% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 26 assists.
  • In 38 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-20-6) has given up 104 goals.

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 pivotal for Buffalo’s attack with 39 total points (0.8 per game), including 15 goals and 24 assists through 48 games.
  • Buffalo’s Jason Zucker has 36 points, courtesy of 16 goals (second on team) and 20 assists (third).
  • Buffalo’s Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 16-15-4 this season, amassing 902 saves and giving up 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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