How to Pick the Oilers vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats

The Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres -- both coming off defeats in their last game -- will play on Saturday at 12:30 PM ET, at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Oilers (-187) at Sabres (+159) looks lopsided, according to the moneyline odds.

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Oilers vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Edmonton and its opponent have combined to outscore Saturday's total of 6.5 goals 29 times.
• A total of 25 of Buffalo's games have ended with more than 6.5 goals this season.
• These two teams combine for 6.4 goals per game, 0.09999999999999964 less than the total set for this contest.
• This game's over/under is 0.6 more than the 5.9 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Moneyline Pick

Oilers Moneyline: -187

• In the 54 times this season the Oilers have been a moneyline favorite, they have finished 35-19 in those games.
• Edmonton is 18-6 (winning 75.0% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -187 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability in this game says the Oilers have a 65.2% chance to win.

Sabres Moneyline: +159

• In 40 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Buffalo has secured the upset 15 times.
• The Sabres have won five games with moneyline odds of +159 or longer (in 10 such games).
• Buffalo's moneyline gives it an implied probability of 38.6% to win this game.

Score Prediction

Prediction:
Edmonton 4, Buffalo 3

Oilers Leaders

• Connor McDavid has been important to Edmonton's offense this season, racking up 100 points in 59 games.
• Leon Draisaitl has 32 goals and 49 assists for Edmonton to compile 81 total points (1.3 per game).
• Zach Hyman has created 63 points for Edmonton in 60 games this season, scoring on 20.1% of his shots and recording 43 goals and 20 assists.
• Across 45 games played, Stuart Skinner has a goaltending record of 29-13-2. During those games, he's allowed 114 goals while recording 1106 saves.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Rasmus Dahlin's 15 goals and 32 assists in 63 contests give him 47 points on the season, making him a key part of his team's offense.
• Jeff Skinner has made a big impact for Buffalo this season with 40 points, thanks to 20 goals and 20 assists.
• Alex Tuch has 17 goals and 23 assists for Edmonton.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 19-16-3 record this season, with a .914 save percentage (12th in the league). In 39 games, he has 967 saves, and has given up 91 goals (2.4 goals against average).

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Sabres' Schedule

Edmonton vs. Buffalo Game Info

• Date: Saturday, March 9, 2024
• Time: 12:30 PM ET
• How to Watch on TV: ESPN+ and Hulu
• Location: Buffalo, New York
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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