Minnesota Wild Favored to Dominate Buffalo Sabres in Showdown of Struggling Teams
The Buffalo Sabres are set to take on the Minnesota Wild in a matchup between two teams looking to improve on their rough seasons. The Sabres currently have a 23-30 record
Game outlook
The Buffalo Sabres are set to take on the Minnesota Wild in a matchup between two teams looking to improve on their rough seasons. The Sabres currently have a 23-26-4 record and are second-to-last in the Atlantic Division, while the Wild have a 25-23-5 record and are near the bottom of the Central Division. The Wild have won their last four games, making them the betting favorite with a -145 opening line. Both teams are looking to make a push for the playoffs and the upcoming game is expected to be a competitive one. If you're looking for some NHL Picks to help you win big this hockey season, we have you covered!
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sabres +125 | Wild -145
Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-195) | Wild -1.5 (+165)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Minnesota will win straight-up is 59%.
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres are experiencing a tough season with their offense struggling to score consistently, averaging only 2.92 goals per game. Casey Middlestadt, John-Jason Peterka, and Alex Tuch have been the primary contributors on offense, but the rest of the team has struggled to produce. The defense has also been a disappointment, allowing an average of 3.08 goals per game. Despite this, goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has performed well with a .913 save percentage and a 2.51 goals-against average. The team is currently ranked 20th in offense, 15th in defense, and has a 23-26-4 record for the season, with a power ranking of 10. Crushed it 💕 → https://t.co/D5jUfWhbra pic.twitter.com/Bl4VjowGNL