Sabres vs. Red Wings Betting Odds, Pick, and Prediction (January 17, 2022)

Detroit won the first period going away against Buffalo on Saturday. The Red Wings outshot Buffalo 22-6 in the opening 20 minutes. Buffalo has a shoddy defense and is using a fifth-string goalie. Detroit has won six straight games involving Buffalo.

Tage Thompson is the second-leading goal scorer on the Sabres behind Jeff Skinner. He has only scored in one of the past 15 games. The Sabres have played the Red Wings much tougher at home.

Tyler Bertuzzi should generate 3 shots on goal for the Red Wings. He had six shots against Buffalo on Saturday. FanDuel Sportsbook offers a $1,000 risk-free first bet on the prop.

Buffalo is going to want to play much better after barely showing up in Detroit. The Red Wings are the better team and they needed this home-and-home set with the Sabres to get back on track and get them back chasing the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.