Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Preview, and Odds

Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres are both looking to improve from their poor starts to the season. The Redwings have a 15-11-7 record and a four-game winning streak. Sabres have 16-14-2 record but haven't played for 10 days because of the snowstorm.

The Red Wings are having a promising season with their offense scoring 3.03 goals per game. Dylan Larkin and David Perron have scored 25 goals and 34 assists. Dominik Kubalik, Lucas Raymond, and Andrew Copp have combined for 21 goals. Filip Hronek and Olli Maatta have added 10 goals from the point. The defense has let the Red Wing's down this season, allowing 3:22 goals a game, especially in the second game of a back-to-back.

The Sabres are having a promising season, scoring 3.94 goals per game. Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner, and Alex Tuch have scored 57 goals and 64 assists. Dylan Cozens, Jack Quinn, Victor Olofsson, Rasmus Dahlin, Mattias Samuelsson and Craig Anderson have combined for 30 goals. The defense has been awful, allowing 3:41 goals a game, but the one bright spot is Craig Andersen.

Buffalo Sabres haven't played in 10 days. They should find the back of the net at will and limit the Red Wings' offense. Goalkeeper Craig Anderson should make a lot of saves. Sabres are home favorites.

Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres are playing a high-scoring game. The Red Wing's offense is good, while the Sabres have scored 18 goals in the last four games. The Over should cover in a game with both offenses stepping up.

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