Edmonton Oilers vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Picks & Predictions
The Edmonton Oilers will be facing off against the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center in a non-conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. Edmonton, sitting at second in the
Game outlook
The Edmonton Oilers will be facing off against the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center in a non-conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. Edmonton, sitting at second in the Pacific Division with a record of 8-2, is coming off a 4-2 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. On the other hand, the Sabres, currently sixth in the Atlantic Division with a record of 4-4, are on a three-game losing streak, most recently falling to the Nashville Predators. Edmonton is the favorite in this matchup, opening at -175 and currently sitting at -190. This game marks the first of two meetings between the two teams this season.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Oilers -190 | Sabres +162
Spread: Oilers -1.5 (+125) | Sabres +1.5 (-148)
Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Edmonton will win straight-up is 66%.
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers are looking to build on their recent success after a challenging start to the season. Center Connor McDavid has been a standout player, ranking third in the league in points and leading in assists with 100 points (23 goals, 77 assists). The team is currently eighth in the NHL in total goals scored with 216. They have been particularly strong on the power play, converting on 26.67 percent of their attempts. Goalie Stuart Skinner has shown improvement with a record of 29-13-2, a .906 save percentage, and 2.60 goals allowed per game. Edmonton ranks eighth in the league in goals allowed and has been solid on penalty kills, with a 79.80 percent success rate. With no injuries to report, the team's solid performance has earned them a power ranking of 2, with a strong offense, defense, and impressive 38-21-2 record this season. ⭐️ 97 & 29 at #NHLAllStar ⭐️ Celine Dion meets the team ⭐️ #Oilers sign Corey Perry ⭐️ Siblings invade Calgary The latest episode of The Drop on Oilers+ is jam-packed with can't-miss, all-access content! Click https://t.co/TLJO41WJO2 & use code SUITE to get one month free! pic.twitter.com/5bbGj0tfcI