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Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: October 26, 2024 at 1:00 PM ET

Venue: KeyBank Center — Buffalo, NY

Article updated Oct 25, 10:50 PM EDT

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Buffalo Sabres in a divisional matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Red Wings are coming off a home win against the Devils,

Game outlook

The Detroit Red Wings will face off against the Buffalo Sabres in a divisional matchup on Saturday afternoon. The Red Wings are coming off a home win against the Devils, while the Sabres recently defeated the Stars. The Red Wings had a 3-1 record against the Sabres last season. Buffalo is currently the betting favorite opening at -143. For more insight on the Detroit vs. Buffalo prediction, visit the link provided.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Red Wings +127 | Sabres -143

Spread: Red Wings +1.5 (-195) | Sabres -1.5 (+170)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Buffalo will win straight-up is 59%.

Detroit Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings have bounced back with three consecutive wins, aiming for their fifth win of the season. Despite a slow start, the team has been led by players like Lucas Raymond and Patrick Kane, who have shown improvement in recent games. Young defenseman Moritz Seider is also playing a significant role, logging heavy minutes and contributing on both ends of the ice. The team is sharing goaltending duties between Alex Lyon and Cam Talbot, with Talbot being the more experienced option. Detroit's offense is ranked 27th in the league, averaging 2.50 goals per game, while their defense ranks 10th, allowing 2.83 goals against per game. Currently at a record of 4-3, the Red Wings are looking to continue their momentum and make a push for the playoffs after narrowly missing out last season.

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Buffalo Sabres Analysis

The Buffalo Sabres are in the midst of a four-game homestand, showing improvement after a rough 0-3 start to the season. They have achieved a 3-1-1 record in their last five games, including wins against the Panthers and Stars, and a loss to the Blue Jackets. JJ Peterka has been a standout player with four goals and two assists in six games. However, Dylan Cozens has been underperforming with only two points in eight games. The team's defense, led by Owen Power and Rasmus Dahlin, has been solid. The team's goalies, Devon Levi and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, have shown mixed performances. Buffalo ranks 18th in offense, scoring an average of 3.13 goals per game and 25th in defense, giving up an average of 3.50 goals per game. Their power ranking is currently at 28, and Detroit has struggled in their recent matchups against Buffalo.

Detroit Red Wings Continue Winning Streak, Dominate Buffalo Sabres

The Detroit Red Wings have achieved success by winning three consecutive games, including a road victory against the Islanders and a 5-3 home win against the Devils. On the other hand, the Buffalo Sabres are experiencing an inconsistent season with only three wins in eight games. Last season, Detroit proved superiority by winning three out of four matchups against Buffalo. The Red Wings demonstrate a more experienced roster compared to the younger Sabres. Detroit's defensive performance has been notable, as they have only allowed a total of five goals in their last three games.

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SportsJaw Red Wings vs Sabres archived game preview contains historical odds and availability that may no longer be current. View history of past Red Wings vs Sabres matchups or learn how our predictions work.

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings+127 → +127Unchanged
  • Moneyline · Buffalo Sabres-143 → -145Moved
  • Spread · Detroit Red Wings+1.5 (-195) → +1.5 (-195)Unchanged
  • Spread · Buffalo Sabres-1.5 (+170) → -1.5 (+165)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Detroit Red Wings
5-4 matchup record · 5-5-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Buffalo Sabres
4-4 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 3-4-3 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2024-10-26T02:50:33.970Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2024-04-07Buffalo Sabres 1 · Detroit Red Wings 3
  • 2024-03-16Buffalo Sabres 1 · Detroit Red Wings 4
  • 2024-03-12Detroit Red Wings 3 · Buffalo Sabres 7
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Buffalo Sabres defeated Detroit Red Wings 5-3

Buffalo Sabres defeated Detroit Red Wings 5-3 on October 26, 2024, a 2-goal decision in the series. Buffalo Sabres' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 2-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Red Wings +1.5 (-195) spread, Buffalo Sabres covered, while the 8 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Moneyline · Buffalo Sabres -144Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Win