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Game time: February 8, 2025 at 8:00 PM ET

Venue: Bridgestone Arena — Nashville, TN

Article updated Feb 8, 2:30 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Buffalo Sabres will look to end their two-game road losing streak as they face the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday night. Both teams are coming off

Game outlook

The Buffalo Sabres will look to end their two-game road losing streak as they face the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on Saturday night. Both teams are coming off recent games, with Buffalo securing a 3-2 win over Columbus and Nashville falling 5-2 to Ottawa. The two teams have split their last 10 meetings, with Buffalo currently leading the two-game series 1-0. Nashville is the favorite in betting odds at -140. Stay tuned to see which team comes out on top in this matchup.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sabres +122 | Predators -140

Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-205) | Predators -1.5 (+170)

Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Nashville will win straight-up is 58%.

Buffalo Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a strong four-game winning streak as they prepare to face the Predators on Saturday. They have shown offensive prowess, averaging 3.11 goals per game with top scorers such as Tage Thompson, JJ Peterka, and Jason Zucker leading the team. However, their defense has struggled, allowing an average of 3.36 goals per game. Goaltender James Reimer has been solid, saving 27 of 29 shots in his last game. In terms of injuries, Beck Malenstyn, Tage Thompson, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and Dylan Cozens are questionable for the upcoming game. The team currently holds a power ranking of 27, ranking 11th in offense and 29th in defense, with a season record of 22-26-5.

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Nashville Predators Analysis

The Nashville Predators have been on a five-game losing streak leading up to their upcoming game on Saturday night, where they will aim to break this streak and achieve a series split. Nashville has struggled offensively, averaging 2.60 goals per game, with Filip Forsberg leading the team with 51 points. Defensively, they have given up an average of 3.25 goals per game, ranking 25th in the league. Juuse Saros has a record of 11-22-6 with a 2.87 GAA and a .901 save percentage. Luke Evangelista is questionable for the game. The team currently has a power ranking of 23 and a ranking of 29th for offense and 25th for defense. Buffalo has had success in recent matchups against Nashville, winning 2 out of their last 3 games.

Buffalo Sabres on a Roll, Poised to Defeat Struggling Nashville Predators

The Buffalo Sabres are currently on a four-game winning streak, showcasing strong offensive play with 18 goals scored in their last four games. While their special teams have room for improvement, with a 16 percent conversion rate on power play opportunities, they have shown resilience on defense, only allowing eight goals in their last three games. On the other hand, the Nashville Predators have struggled with five consecutive losses and have been unable to find success offensively, scoring only five goals in their last three games. Although they have a more efficient power play conversion rate of over 21 percent, their defensive performance has been lacking, with 12 goals conceded in their last three games. Given Nashville's consecutive games and potential fatigue, Buffalo is poised to capitalize on their opponents' weaknesses and secure a victory. Therefore, the smart bet is to take Buffalo on the money line.

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

Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Buffalo Sabres+120 → +100Moved
  • Moneyline · Nashville Predators-140 → -115Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Sabres+1.5 (-198) → +1.5 (-235)Moved
  • Spread · Nashville Predators-1.5 (+170) → -1.5 (+198)Moved
  • Total · Over5.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved
  • Total · Under5.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Moved

ATS and O/U trends

Buffalo Sabres
4-4 matchup record · 6-4-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
Nashville Predators
4-3 matchup record · 2-8-0 ATS · 7-3-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2025-02-08T07:30:37.591Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

The Buffalo Sabres are coming off a strong four-game winning streak as they prepare to face the Predators on Saturday. They have shown offensive prowess, averaging 3.11 goals per game with top scorers such as Tage Thompson, JJ Peterka, and Jason Zucker leading the team. However, their defense has struggled, allowing an average of 3.36 goals per game. Goaltender James Reimer has been solid, saving 27 of 29 shots in his last game. In terms of injuries, Beck Malenstyn, Tage Thompson, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, and Dylan Cozens are questionable for the upcoming game. The team currently holds a power ranking of 27, ranking 11th in offense and 29th in defense, with a season record of 22-26-5.

The Nashville Predators have been on a five-game losing streak leading up to their upcoming game on Saturday night, where they will aim to break this streak and achieve a series split. Nashville has struggled offensively, averaging 2.60 goals per game, with Filip Forsberg leading the team with 51 points. Defensively, they have given up an average of 3.25 goals per game, ranking 25th in the league. Juuse Saros has a record of 11-22-6 with a 2.87 GAA and a .901 save percentage. Luke Evangelista is questionable for the game. The team currently has a power ranking of 23 and a ranking of 29th for offense and 25th for defense. Buffalo has had success in recent matchups against Nashville, winning 2 out of their last 3 games.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2025-01-31Nashville Predators 3 · Buffalo Sabres 4
Final result

Matchup pick recap

Nashville Predators defeated Buffalo Sabres 6-4

Nashville Predators defeated Buffalo Sabres 6-4 on February 8, 2025, a 2-goal decision in the series. Nashville Predators' strongest period was the 2nd period, when it outscored its opponent 2-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Buffalo Sabres +1.5 (-235) spread, Nashville Predators covered, while the 10 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • MikehuffMoneyline · Buffalo Sabres +122Loss
  • MookiebetsMoneyline · Buffalo Sabres +122Loss
  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Win