Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Mighty Ducks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks are set to face off in an exciting matchup on Friday. The Sabres, currently 9-9-1, are looking to break their Stanley Cup Playoffs
Game outlook
The Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks are set to face off in an exciting matchup on Friday. The Sabres, currently 9-9-1, are looking to break their Stanley Cup Playoffs drought and their solid start to the season has fans feeling optimistic. The Ducks, with a record of 8-8-2, are in a rebuilding phase but have a talented young roster that has fans hopeful for a successful season. Buffalo is the betting favorite in this matchup, opening at -140 and currently sitting at Buffalo -150. Stay tuned for our prediction on the outcome of the game.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sabres -150 | Mighty Ducks +130
Spread: Sabres -1.5 (+161) | Mighty Ducks +1.5 (-188)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Buffalo will win straight-up is 60%.
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have shown promising potential with a talented young roster but have areas to improve in order to be considered a serious contender, specifically in their performance away from home. Offensively, they rank well with 3.21 goals scored per game, but defensively they are giving up the same amount, resulting in a combined .896 save percentage. Leading the offense are Tage Thompson and Alex Tuch with 18 points each, while secondary scoring from other players has been a positive. In their recent victory over the Kings, they won 1-0 with goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopping all 23 shots. The team currently has a power ranking of 21, ranking 12th in offense and 19th in defense, with a 9-9-1 record.