Red Wings vs. Sabres Prediction & Picks

The Detroit Red Wings (35-33-9) host the Buffalo Sabres (37-32-7) at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday, April 6 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+, BSDET, and MSG-B. The Red Wings took down the Montreal Canadiens 5-0 in their most recent outing, while the Sabres are coming off a 2-1 loss to the Florida Panthers.

In the last 10 games for the Red Wings, their offense has scored 30 goals while their defense has allowed 32 (they have a 5-5-0 record in those games). In 26 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (23.1% success rate).

Prepare for this matchup by checking out our prediction for who will emerge with the victory in Thursday's hockey action.

Red Wings vs. Sabres Predictions for Thursday

Our model for this contest calls for a final score of Red Wings 4, Sabres 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-115)
• Computer Predicted Total: 6.7
• Computer Predicted Spread: Red Wings (-0.9)

Red Wings Splits and Trends

• The Red Wings have a 35-33-9 record overall, with a 7-9-16 record in matchups that have required overtime.
• Detroit is 9-8-6 (24 points) in its 23 games decided by one goal.
• In the 12 games this season the Red Wings recorded only one goal, they lost every time.
• Detroit has finished 3-10-3 in the 16 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering nine points).
• The Red Wings have scored three or more goals in 45 games (32-7-6, 70 points).
• In the 30 games when Detroit has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 15-10-5 to record 35 points.
• In the 31 games when it outshot its opponent, Detroit is 14-13-4 (32 points).
• The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents 43 times, and went 21-17-5 (47 points).

Red Wings vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+, BSDET, and MSG-B
• Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan

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