The Nashville Predators battle the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday in NHL betting odds action at Bridgestone Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Nashville Predators as -315 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5.5 at Sportsbook.
A 4.7-0.9 result in favor of the Predators is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Buffalo Sabres vs Nashville Predators Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Nashville Predators bring a 50-16-11 record to the battle against the 24-41-12 Sabres. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Nashville go 38-38-1 so far and the Sabres go 34-39-4. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Nashville vs Buffalo injuries news.
The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Nashville Predators rated this week at No. 9 and the Buffalo Sabres sitting at No. 30.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Nashville's No. 7-ranked offense, averaging 3.25 goals per game, against a Sabres defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.32 goals allowed. The Predators power play is averaging 19.92% while the Sabres defense kills off 78.73% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Buffalo lost its last outing, a 6-3 result against the Red Wings on March 29. Bettors who backed the Red Wings at +104 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.
The Predators were a 5-3 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Sharks. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Nashville at -142 on the moneyline, while the total score (8) was good news for OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo at Toronto, Monday, April 2nd
Nashville at Tampa Bay, Sunday, April 1st