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Seattle Kraken Sweep Buffalo Sabres in Dominant Season Series Victory

The Buffalo Sabres are set to face off against the Seattle Kraken in an interconference battle. Buffalo is coming off a loss to Pittsburgh, while Seattle recently defeated Los Angeles. The Kraken have historically dominated this matchup, with a 6-1 advantage in previous meetings. Seattle is favored to win, with a -117 opening line that has not moved. Stay tuned for our Sabres vs. Kraken prediction.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Sabres +102 | Kraken -117
• Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-265) | Kraken -1.5 (+220)
• Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Seattle will win straight-up is 54%.

Buffalo vs Seattle Stats

Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo suffered a loss to Pittsburgh in their previous game, their second defeat in three games. They currently stand eighth in the Atlantic Division with a record of 17-23-5, trailing behind the Maple Leafs by 21 points for the division lead. The Sabres are 14 points behind the Lightning for the final guaranteed playoff spot and 11 points behind Ottawa for the final wild card spot. They rank 14th in offense, averaging 3.02 goals per game, and 29th in defense, allowing 3.38 goals per game. Buffalo has a power play success rate of 17.7% and a penalty kill success rate of 77.3%. Against Pittsburgh, despite outshooting them 42-19, the Sabres could not secure the win. Goaltender Ukka-Pekka Luukkonen made 14 saves in the loss. The team is projected to have Luukkonen start in the next game. If interested in betting on NHL games, consider checking out free NHL picks.

Seattle Kraken Analysis

Seattle improved to a 3-5-1 record in their last nine games with a win over the Kings on Saturday night, bringing their overall record to 20-24-3. They currently stand in sixth place in the Pacific Division, behind the Golden Knights and Oilers. The team has struggled with both offense and defense, ranking 19th in goals for and 25th in goals against in the league. Their power play success rate is 25th, while their penalty kill rate is 23rd. Goalie Joey Daccord played well in their recent win over the Kings, with Jaden Schwartz scoring a hat trick. Key players Jordan Eberle and Yanni Gourde are both out with injuries. Buffalo has had recent success against Seattle. For those looking to maximize profits this hockey season, the best NHL handicappers are available.

Seattle Kraken Continue Dominance Over Buffalo Sabres, Sweeping Season Series

Seattle's dominance in the head-to-head series against Buffalo is evident, with six wins out of the previous seven meetings, including a recent 6-2 victory on the road. The Sabres are currently struggling, sitting significantly behind in the Atlantic Division and facing a double-digit point difference with the final wild card spot in the Eastern Conference. With an 8-11-2 road record this season, Buffalo's inconsistency is frustrating for their fan base, who are enduring the longest active playoff drought in the NHL. Unfortunately, the Sabres' lack of cohesion is evident as they fall short against the Kraken, resulting in a season sweep.

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