Buffalo Sabres vs. Seattle Kraken Prediction, Preview, and Odds
The Buffalo Sabres face the Seattle Kraken with both teams looking to improve on rough seasons. The Sabres have a 32-31-5 record and with only five wins in their last 10 games, they are in sixth place in the Atlantic Division. The Kraken have a 28-26-12 record and with four losses in a row, they have the third-worst record in the Pacific Division. Both teams look to finish the season strong and possibly make a push for a playoff spot and the upcoming game should be a good one.
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Sabres hope offense improves
The Sabres are having a rough season with their offense letting them down and scoring only 2.93 goals per game with a bottom percentile shooting percentage (9.3%) not helping the cause. Jeff Skinner and Alex Tuch have scored 39 goals and 45 assists to lead the top line but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only six active skaters have 10 goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
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— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) March 16, 2024
The offense has struggled but the defense has stepped up, allowing only 2.96 goals per game with only four goals in the last two games. Henri Jokiharju and Rasmus Dahlin have combined for 6.6 defensive point shares and 213 blocked shots while Owen Power and Connor Clifton have combined for 6.2 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has stepped up with a .915 save percentage and a 2.40 goals-against average on 1159 shots with 12.4 goals saved above average.
Kraken offense has let them down
The season is unraveling for the Kraken with their offense being their downfall, scoring only 2.68 goals per game including only six goals in the last four games as they are let down by bottom percentile shots on goal (1,892). Jared McCann and Oliver Bjorkstrand have scored 45 goals and 56 assists but the rest of the offense has struggled. Only five forwards have 10 goals or more and opponents can limit the top-heavy offense as a result.
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— Seattle Kraken (@SeattleKraken) March 17, 2024
The offense has struggled but the defense has been a bright spot, allowing only 2.82 goals per game. Adam Larsson and Vince Dunn have combined for 8.4 defensive point shares and 194 blocked shots while Jamie Oleksiak, Brian Dumoulin, and William Borgen have combined for 8.7 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit. In addition, goaltender Joey Daccord has stepped up with a .919 save percentage and a 2.45 goals-against average on 1218 shots with 18.1 goals saved above average.
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Best Bets for this Game
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The Sabres look to bounce back from a rough loss and I see them taking over this game against a struggling Kraken team. The Sabres should create plenty of scoring chances with Jeff Skinner, Alex Tuch, and the rest of the forward unit carrying the puck into the offensive zone and creating open shots with quick passes. The Sabres, who allow only 2.96 goals per game, should limit the Kraken offense, which averages only 2.68 goals per game, with Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to make plenty of big saves. The Sabres should win the game and provide great odds in the process as road Underdogs.
Take the Sabres money line as road Underdogs.
Prediction: Sabres (+105)
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Both teams have great defenses and I see this game being a low-scoring one from the opening puck drop. The Kraken, who allow only 2.82 goals per game, should limit the Sabres offense with Adam Larsson, Vince Dunn, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goaltender Joey Daccord to make plenty of big saves. The Sabres, who have only allowed four goals in their last two games, should eliminate and potentially shut out the Kraken, who have scored six goals in their last four games, with Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, Connor Clifton, and the rest of the defensive unit forcing turnovers in the neutral zone and defensive zone while goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen blanks the shots on the net. The Under should cover in a low-scoring game with both defenses stepping up.
Take the Under on 5.5 goals.
Prediction: Under 5.5
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