The Buffalo Sabres will try to be nasty hosts on Saturday when the San Jose Sharks pay a visit to KeyBank Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Buffalo Sabres in this one, they were listed as moneyline underdogs of 114 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Saturday's contest. The over-under total was at 5.5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.2-2.5 result in favor of the Sharks. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
San Jose Sharks vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
3-6-2 Buffalo battles the Sharks, currently with a 4-5-0 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 7-3-1 for the Sabres and 3-5-1 for the Sharks. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs San Jose injuries news.
This game matches up the No. 31 (Buffalo Sabres) and the No. 23 (San Jose Sharks) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.45 goals per game, against a Sharks defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.67 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 13.51% while the Sharks defense kills off 89.47% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
San Jose lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Bruins on October 26. Bettors who backed the Bruins at -109 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Last time out for Buffalo, they were a 5-1 loser as they battled the Blue Jackets on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Blue Jackets at -278 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
San Jose home to Toronto, Monday, October 30th
Buffalo at Arizona, Thursday, November 2nd