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Red Wings Aim To Capitalize On Struggling Sabres in Exciting Matchup

Game time: December 5, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: KeyBank Center — Buffalo, NY

Article updated Dec 4, 5:16 PM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

Meanwhile, Buffalo is +115 for the away team and will look to make improvements in the division and the Eastern Conference. The Red Wings and Sabres will face off in an

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Meanwhile, Buffalo is +115 for the away team and will look to make improvements in the division and the Eastern Conference. The Red Wings and Sabres will face off in an exciting matchup with both teams looking for a win to kick start a winning streak. With NHL Picks available, the exciting game should be one fans will not want to miss. The Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres are set to face-off in a much anticipated game during their respective journeys this season. Red Wings have a strong 13-10 record, which has them in the third spot in the Atlantic Division; they have also won two games in a row. Buffalo, however, has been struggling at 10-13-2 and they now currently hold last place in the division. With Detroit as the opening favorite at -128 and Buffalo at +115, both teams will look to make improvements in their divisions and the Eastern Conference. With valuable NHL Picks available, this exciting game should not be missed!

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Red Wings -128 | Sabres +109

Spread: Red Wings -1.5 (+183) | Sabres +1.5 (-222)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Detroit will win straight-up is 56%.

Detroit Red Wings

The top two lines (DeBrincat, Raymond and Compher) have combined for 27 goals and 34 assists, while Sprong, Perron, and Copp have combined for 18 goals and 20 assists from the secondary line. The defense unit performing well also, Walman and Chiarot have collected 2.7 defensive points shares and 103 blocked shots while Seider and Holl combine for 2.3 defensive point shares. Unfortunately, Husso has a .891 save percentage and 3.48 GAA with a -5.2 goals saved above average which is looking to be improved. The Red Wings have a strong offense that is scoring an average 3.74 goals per game, powered by DeBrincat, Raymond, and Compher, as well as depth from Sprong, Copp, and Perron. The defense is also doing their part, allowing a mere 2.96 points scored against them per game with contributions from Walman, Chiarot, Seider and Holl combining for defensive point shares. The team currently holds a 14th place power ranking with a record of 13-7-3, but they are looking to improve Husso's .891 save percentage and -5.2 goals saved above average.

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Buffalo Sabres Analysis

Top players Casey Middlestadt, Jason-John-Peterka, and Jeff Skinner have combined for 25 goals and 32 assists, however, the rest of the offense has been lacking quality with only three active skaters having 6 goals or more. While the defense has been weak, one bright spot remains in the form of Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leveling with a .907 save percentage, 2.81 goals-against-average and 1.4 goals saved above average. The Buffalo Sabres currently rank #24 in the NHL and are experiencing a tough season with their offense and defense both struggling. The offense has limited overall production with only three active skaters having scored six goals or more and the defense has allowed 3.40 goals per game. Goalkeeper Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been a bright spot, holding a .907 save percentage, 2.81 goals-against-average, and 1.4 goals saved above average. Detroit has gone 3-0-0 in their last three matchups against Buffalo.

Red Wings Look to Take Control Of the Game with Strong Offensive and Defensive Play

The Red Wings are in a strong position to take control of the game from the start, boasting an average 3.74 goals per game and allowing only 2.96 goals per game. Alex DeBrincat, Lucas Raymond and the rest of the forward unit should be able to create plenty of open shots with quick passes, as the defense, led by Jake Walman and Moritz Seider, looks to create turnovers and reduce shot attempts against Ville Husso in net. The Sabres are scoring 2.84 goals per game on average and allowing 3.40, giving the Red Wings the edge and making them a likely road favorite.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings-128 → -125Moved
  • Moneyline · Buffalo Sabres+109 → +109Unchanged
  • Spread · Detroit Red Wings-1.5 (+183) → -1.5 (+185)Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Sabres+1.5 (-222) → +1.5 (-215)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
13-10 matchup record · 7-3-0 ATS · 4-5-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Buffalo Sabres
10-15 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-4-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-04T22:16:10.741Z). 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

  • 2023-04-06Buffalo Sabres 7 · Detroit Red Wings 6
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Detroit Red Wings defeated Buffalo Sabres 5-3

Detroit Red Wings defeated Buffalo Sabres 5-3 on December 5, 2023, a 2-goal decision in the series. Detroit Red Wings' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 2-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Detroit Red Wings -1.5 (+185) spread, Detroit Red Wings covered, while the 8 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

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Tipster picks

  • 1188460207Moneyline · Detroit Red Wings -128Win
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Win
  • DtownsendTotal · Under 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • VfernandezMoneyline · Detroit Red Wings -127Win
  • BookieslayerMoneyline · Detroit Red Wings -127Win
  • Mickey619Moneyline · Buffalo Sabres +110Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · Buffalo Sabres +110Loss
  • CoolioTotal · Under 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · Detroit Red Wings -127Win
  • CoversMoneyline · Detroit Red Wings -127Win