Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks Betting Picks & Predictions
The Buffalo Sabres are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. With a record of 9-9-1, the Sabres currently sit in fifth place
Game outlook
The Buffalo Sabres are set to face off against the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. With a record of 9-9-1, the Sabres currently sit in fifth place in the Atlantic Division, while the Sharks, at 6-11-5, are in last place in the Pacific Division. The Sabres have had success against the Sharks in the past, going 2-0-0 in the previous season. The puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. EST. Buffalo is favored to win, opening at -161 and currently sitting at -151. Stay tuned for the outcome of the game and check out our free NHL picks for potential betting opportunities.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sabres -151 | Sharks +131
Spread: Sabres -1.5 (+160) | Sharks +1.5 (-185)
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 are heading to San Jose after a win against the Los Angeles Kings on Wednesday, with a current record of 1-1-0 on their four-game road trip. Despite the loss of center Tage Thompson to injury, the team has been performing well offensively, ranking 12th in the league in scoring with an average of 3.21 goals per game. Starting in net is likely to be Devon Levi, with Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen set to play against the Ducks on Friday. The Sabres have a power ranking of 21, ranking 13th in offense and 17th in defense, with an overall record of 4-4 this season.