The Buffalo Sabres bring their impressive four-game winning streak to Bridgestone Arena as they face off against a Nashville Predators team looking to snap a concerning five-game losing skid on Saturday night.
The Sabres have been lighting up the scoreboard lately, averaging 4.5 goals per game during their win streak, while the Predators have struggled defensively, allowing 12 goals in their last three contests.
Buffalo's offensive surge has been notable despite missing key scorer Tage Thompson, who remains questionable with a concussion, while Nashville's Filip Forsberg continues to be a bright spot with 51 points on the season.
The teams split their last ten meetings, with Buffalo holding a 1-0 edge in this season's series following their previous victory over the Predators.
Nashville's home-ice advantage could prove crucial as they look to leverage their eighth-ranked penalty kill against Buffalo's power play, which has converted at just 16 percent this season.
As these teams prepare to face off in what promises to be an intriguing matchup between two clubs heading in opposite directions, special teams and defensive adjustments could ultimately determine which side emerges victorious at Bridgestone Arena.
Nashville Predators vs. Buffalo Sabres: who will win?
For tonight's Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres matchup, our predictive model gives the Sabres a 61.67% chance of defeating the Predators.
Buffalo Sabres: 61.67% win probability
- Superior offensive output (167 goals for vs Predators' 138)
- Better points accumulation (49 points in 53 games vs Predators' 43 in 53)
- Stronger recent form (WWWWL vs Predators' LLLLL)
Nashville Predators: 38.33% win probability
- Poor defensive record (175 goals against, among bottom 5 in conference)
- Struggling offense (138 goals scored, lowest in Central Division)
- Worst current form in the league (5 consecutive losses - LLLLL)
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Nashville Predators vs. Buffalo Sabres odds
| Nashville Predators | Buffalo Sabres | |
|---|---|---|
| moneyline | -140 (via BetMGM Sportsbook) | +120 (via FanDuel Sportsbook) |
Key stats
- 1The Nashville Predators have won 18 out of 53 matches this season.
- 2The Buffalo Sabres have won 22 out of 53 matches this season.
- 3With 43 points, the Nashville Predators holds the 14th position in the league standings.
- 4Buffalo Sabres's 49 points place them 16th in the rankings.
Nashville Predators vs. Buffalo Sabres form
Nashville Predators vs. Buffalo Sabres head to head
Nashville Predators
50%
Buffalo Sabres
50%
Feb 1, 2025
Buffalo Sabres
4 : 3
Nashville Predators
Mar 8, 2024
Nashville Predators
4 : 2
Buffalo Sabres
Dec 4, 2023
Buffalo Sabres
1 : 2
Nashville Predators
Mar 21, 2023
Buffalo Sabres
3 : 7
Nashville Predators
Jan 15, 2023
Nashville Predators
3 : 5
Buffalo Sabres
Apr 1, 2022
Buffalo Sabres
4 : 3
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