Buffalo Sabres vs. Ducks Prediction and Odds
The Buffalo Sabres are coming off of a thrilling win against the New York Islanders. Can they do the same against the Anaheim Ducks?
The Buffalo Sabres won in a thriller on Ryan Miller Night, upending the New York Islanders in a 3-2 goaltenders’ duel. The Ducks are the second-worst team in the West with 31 points, in front of only the 30-point Chicago Blackhawks, a team the Sabres recently came off on the losing end against in heartbreaking fashion.
Will they avoid those same mistakes tonight? Here is a prediction and the odds for the contest.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Ducks Odds – Game 45
Per Fan Duel, the Buffalo Sabres are -1.5 favorites at home against the Ducks. The Over/Under is 7, and the Sabres moneyline is -260. The Ducks moneyline is +210.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Ducks Prediction – Game 45
The Sabres have let these kinds of games slip through the cracks before, and it didn’t begin with their heartbreaker in the Windy City. Losing games to lesser talent is something the Sabres have struggled with lately, and it came against the Philadelphia Flyers and Ottawa Senators, among other teams.
Today, however, the Sabres have plenty of momentum after stealing one right under the Islanders noses against who might just be the game’s best goaltender in Ilya Sorokin. So forgive me when I say I’m taking the Sabres in this one.
Buffalo’s offense found itself in sync against one of the league’s toughest defensive teams on Thursday, moving the puck quickly and relentlessly taking shots on net. It was the kind of game the Sabres would have scored five or more goals on against any average goaltender.
Well today, they get to face average, and they will take full advantage. Look for a repeat performance offensively, and it will lead to at least four goals in this one while the Ducks will fight hard but come up short in defeat.
(Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change)
