On Friday, January 31 at 7:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are slated to face off against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. For best bets, picks, and projections for this contest, read on.

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Predators vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have hit the over on this game’s total (5.5 goals) 22 times this season.
• This season, 34 of Buffalo’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• The Predators score 2.65 goals per game, compared to the Sabres’ average of 3.08, adding up to 0.2 more goals than this contest’s total of 5.5.
• This game’s over/under is 1.1 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -123

• The Predators are 14-16 when listed as a moneyline favorite this season.
• Nashville is 12-15 (victorious in 44.4% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter.
• The implied moneyline probability for this game says the Predators have a 55.2% chance to win.

Sabres Moneyline: +102

• In 33 games as the underdog on the moneyline, Buffalo has pulled off the upset 11 times.
• The Sabres have nine wins in games when their moneyline odds are +102 or longer (in 27 such games).
• Buffalo’s implied probability to win this game is 49.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Buffalo 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 49 points in 49 games.
• With 15 goals and 24 assists, Jonathan Marchessault is one of the most important offensive options for Nashville with his 39 points (0.8 per game).
• Through 45 games, Roman Josi has proven himself as an important offensive option for Nashville. He has 35 points (nine goals and 26 assists).
• As Nashville’s top goalie, Juuse Saros has recorded 11 wins and 20 losses this season while giving up 104 goals with 926 saves.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Tage Thompson has recorded 25 goals (0.5 per game) and collected 19 assists (0.4 per game), taking 3.1 shots per game and shooting 17.6%. That makes him among the leaders for Buffalo with 44 total points (one per game).
• John-Jason Peterka’s 39 points this season, including 15 goals and 24 assists, make him one of the top offensive threats for Buffalo.
• Jason Zucker has 16 goals and 20 assists for Nashville.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 16-15-4 record this season, with an .898 save percentage (44th in the league). In 36 games, he has 902 saves, and has conceded 103 goals (3.0 goals against average).

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Nashville vs. Buffalo Game Info

• Date: Friday, January 31, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Location: Buffalo, New York
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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