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Red Wings vs Sabres Prediction & Odds - 3/12/2025

Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres prediction: who will win?

For tonight's Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres matchup, our predictive model gives the Sabres a 67.5% chance of defeating the Wings.

Buffalo Sabres: 67.5% win probability

Superior offensive output (199 goals scored vs Detroit's 182)
Better goal differential in recent games (WLLLL vs Detroit's LLLLL)
Higher scoring efficiency (3.16 goals per game vs Detroit's 2.84)

Detroit Red Wings: 32.5% win probability

Current five-game losing streak (LLLLL in recent form)
Poor defensive record (204 goals against, ranking 12th in conference)
Lower points total (66 points in 64 games vs Buffalo's potential pace)

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Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres odds

Here are the latest odds for this NHL matchup as the Detroit Red Wings host the Buffalo Sabres at home on Wednesday, March 12.

	Detroit Red Wings	Buffalo Sabres
Moneyline	-134 (via FanDuel Sportsbook)	+120 (via bet365 US)

Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres preview

The struggling Buffalo Sabres head to Little Caesars Arena to face a Detroit Red Wings team that's hit a serious rough patch, with both clubs desperate to turn their seasons around.

Buffalo's dynamic duo of Tage Thompson and JJ Peterka have been lighting it up with a combined 52 goals, but their defensive woes continue to overshadow any offensive success.

The Red Wings, who've dropped six straight and fallen out of playoff contention, can't seem to find their scoring touch lately - putting up just six goals in their last four games despite Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond's best efforts.

Keep an eye on Sabres' defenseman Rasmus Dahlin, who's been a bright spot on an otherwise shaky blue line, while Detroit's Moritz Seider looks to shore up a defense that's leaked 23 goals in their last six outings.

The goaltending battle features two netminders searching for consistency - Buffalo's Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen and Detroit's Cam Talbot both sport save percentages hovering around the .900 mark.

This matchup at the Little Caesars Arena has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, given both teams' defensive struggles and Buffalo's knack for creating chances off the rush.

With the Sabres averaging over three goals per game and Detroit's recent defensive collapse, don't be surprised if this one turns into a back-and-forth shootout.

Key stats

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Detroit Red Wings sit 12th in Eastern Conference with 66 points, while Buffalo holds 16th position with 56 points
2
Red Wings have lost their last 5 games (LLLLL), Sabres show slightly better form with 1 win in last 5 (WLLLL)
3
Buffalo has scored more goals (199) than Detroit (182) despite playing one fewer game
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Both teams struggle defensively - Detroit conceding 204 goals and Buffalo allowing 220 goals this season