KeyBank Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Buffalo Sabres and the visiting Anaheim Ducks on Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Buffalo Sabres in this one, they were listed as moneyline underdogs of 104 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Thursday's contest. The over-under total was at 5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.6-2.1 win for the Sabres on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Anaheim Ducks vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Anaheim Ducks have seen them go 28-17-10 so far this season, while the Sabres are at 22-21-10. In totals betting, the Buffalo Sabres are 22-26-5, while the Ducks are 16-26-13. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Anaheim injuries news.
The Buffalo Sabres sit at No. 18 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Anaheim Ducks sit at a No. 16 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Buffalo Sabres No. 24-ranked offense (2.47 goals per game) against a Anaheim Ducks defense that ranks No. 7 at 2.53 goals per game allowed. The Sabres Sportsbook has clicked at a 22.98% rate while the Ducks have a 84.38% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Anaheim was a 4-1 loser on the road against the Rangers. Bettors on New York at -145 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
The Sabres were a 5-4 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Sharks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Buffalo at +136 on the moneyline, while the total score (9) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Anaheim at Washington, Saturday, February 11th
Buffalo at Toronto, Saturday, February 11th