The Buffalo Sabres look to build on their recent momentum as they welcome the Seattle Kraken to KeyBank Center for a compelling Saturday afternoon matchup.
Both teams enter this contest seeking to turn their seasons around, with the Sabres (16-21-5) riding a modest two-game winning streak while the Kraken (17-22-3) aim to snap a concerning four-game losing skid.
The Sabres' offense has shown signs of life lately, scoring eight goals in their last two victories, led by the dynamic trio of Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Jason Zucker who have combined for 48 goals this season.
Seattle's struggles have been particularly evident on defense, allowing 17 goals during their current four-game slide, though goaltender Joey Daccord has been a bright spot with a solid .913 save percentage.
The contrast between Buffalo's surging offense (3.05 goals per game) and Seattle's defensive woes could prove decisive in this cross-conference battle.
As both teams fight to climb out of the bottom of their respective divisions, this matchup presents an intriguing opportunity to gauge whether the Sabres can maintain their offensive rhythm or if the Kraken can rediscover their defensive identity.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Seattle Kraken: who will win?
For tonight's Buffalo Sabres vs Seattle Kraken matchup, our predictive model gives the Sabres a 53.33% chance of defeating the Kraken.
Buffalo Sabres: 53.33% win probability
- Superior offensive output (130 goals scored vs Kraken's 120)
- Better recent form (WWLLL vs Kraken's LLLLW)
- Higher points per game ratio (0.88 vs Kraken's 0.88 with fewer games played)
Seattle Kraken: 46.67% win probability
- Poor defensive record (136 goals against, ranking 22nd in league)
- Struggling road form (22 losses in 42 games)
- Recent losing streak (4 losses in last 5 games)
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Seattle Kraken odds
| Buffalo Sabres | Seattle Kraken | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -130 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) | +110 (via DraftKings Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Buffalo Sabres have won 16 out of 42 matches this season.
- 2The Seattle Kraken have won 17 out of 42 matches this season.
- 3With 37 points, the Buffalo Sabres holds the 16th position in the league standings.
- 4Seattle Kraken's 37 points place them 13th in the rankings.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Seattle Kraken form
Buffalo Sabres vs. Seattle Kraken head to head
Buffalo Sabres
17%
Seattle Kraken
83%
Mar 19, 2024
Seattle Kraken
2 : 6
Buffalo Sabres
Jan 10, 2024
Buffalo Sabres
2 : 5
Seattle Kraken
Jan 11, 2023
Buffalo Sabres
3 : 4
Seattle Kraken
Oct 26, 2022
Seattle Kraken
5 : 1
Buffalo Sabres
Nov 30, 2021
Buffalo Sabres
4 : 7
Seattle Kraken
Nov 5, 2021
Seattle Kraken
5 : 2
Buffalo Sabres
