Whether you’re wanting to make a single bet or have your sights set on putting together a parlay, Saturday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, take a look at our best bets for this game.

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Predators vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6-goal over/under 25 times.
• So far this season, 36 games Buffalo has played finished with more than 6 goals.
• The over/under for this game (6) is 0.3 more than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.58) and the Sabres (3.11).
• These two teams are allowing a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.7 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -141

• The Predators have gone 14-20 this season when favored on the moneyline.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -141 or shorter, Nashville has compiled an 11-12 record (winning 47.8% of its games).
• Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Predators’ implied win probability is 58.5%.

Sabres Moneyline: +118

• Buffalo has 13 wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened 35 times).
• The Sabres have nine wins in games when their odds are +118 or longer on the moneyline (in 25 opportunities).
• Buffalo’s implied probability to win is 45.9% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Buffalo 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors this season with 51 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 9.9%.
• Having scored 16 goals and adding 25 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is excelling for Nashville through 53 games.
• Roman Josi has contributed 36 points for Nashville in 49 games this season, netting a goal on 6.3% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 27 assists.
• Juuse Saros (11-23-6) has a 3.0 goals against average and a save percentage of .898 for Nashville.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Tage Thompson is a top offensive contributor for his squad with 48 points (one per game). He has totaled 26 goals and 22 assists in 47 games (playing 17:56 per game).
• John-Jason Peterka is key for Buffalo’s attack with 41 total points (0.8 per game), including 16 goals and 25 assists through 51 games.
• Rasmus Dahlin has six goals and 34 assists for Nashville.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an 18-15-4 record this season, with an .897 save percentage (47th in the league). In 38 games, he has 951 saves, and has conceded 109 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Nashville vs. Buffalo Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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