Wanting to make some bets on the upcoming game (Saturday at 8:00 PM ET) between the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres at Bridgestone Arena Below, we provide our best bets, along with our picks and projections for this matchup.

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Predators vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday’s total of 6 goals 25 times.
• This season, 36 of Buffalo’s games have featured more than 6 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.7 goals per game, 0.3100000000000005 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game’s total is 0.7 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -141

• The Predators are 14-20 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -141 or shorter, Nashville has compiled an 11-12 record (winning 47.8% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 58.5% to win.

Sabres Moneyline: +118

• Buffalo has secured an upset victory 13 times when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (in 35 games as the underdog).
• When the Sabres’ moneyline odds are +118 or longer, they have won nine games in 25 opportunities.
• Buffalo’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 45.9% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Buffalo 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with 51 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.9%.
• With 16 goals and 25 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important contributors for Nashville with his 41 points (0.8 per game).
• With 36 points through 49 games (nine goals and 27 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offense this season.
• Across 41 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 11-23-6. During those games, he’s allowed 116 goals while recording 1017 saves.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Tage Thompson is a leading scorer for Buffalo, with 48 points this season. He has recorded 26 goals and 22 assists in 47 games.
• John-Jason Peterka has made a major impact for Buffalo this season with 41 points, thanks to 16 goals and 25 assists.
• Rasmus Dahlin has scored six goals and contributed 34 assists for Buffalo, giving him a point total of 40.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an 18-15-4 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (47th in the league). In 38 games, he has 951 saves, and has allowed 109 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Nashville vs. Buffalo Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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