Buffalo pays a visit to Detroit on Thursday, hoping to shut down the Red Wings snipers in hockey action at Little Sportsbook Arena.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 2.9-2.6 result in favor of the Red Wings today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Buffalo Sabres have seen them go 17-32-11 so far this season, while the Red Wings are at 24-26-9. In totals betting, the Detroit Red Wings are 24-35, while the Sabres are 27-30-3. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Detroit vs Buffalo injuries news.
It's an NHL hockey betting matchup between the No. 21-rated Detroit Red Wings and the No. 17-ranked Buffalo Sabres, according to the latest NHL power poll here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Detroit's No. 27-ranked offense, averaging 2.66 goals per game, against a Sabres defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.3 goals allowed. The Red Wings power play is averaging 18.6% while the Sabres defense kills off 79.44% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sabres were a 3-2 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Capitals. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Washington at -156 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Last time out for Detroit, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Predators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -126 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo at Washington, Saturday, February 24th
Detroit home to Carolina, Saturday, February 24th