On Saturday, February 8 at 8:00 PM ET, the Nashville Predators are scheduled to clash with the Buffalo Sabres at Bridgestone Arena. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, read on.

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Predators vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• A total of 25 Nashville games this season have gone over Saturday’s total of 6 goals.
• In Buffalo’s 53 games this season, 36 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams combine for 5.7 goals per game, 0.3100000000000005 less than the total set for this contest.
• 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 are 14-20 when favored on the moneyline this season.
• Nashville is 11-12 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -141 or shorter (47.8% win percentage).
• The Predators have a 58.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this contest.

Sabres Moneyline: +118

• Buffalo has 13 wins when playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season (which has happened 35 times).
• When the Sabres’ moneyline odds are +118 or longer, they have won nine games 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

• A leading offensive player this season for Nashville, Filip Forsberg has put up 51 points.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 41 points (16 goals, 25 assists) to add to the team’s scoring efforts.
• On 142 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Roman Josi has created 36 points this season.
• In the 41 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .898, 43rd in the league.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Buffalo’s Tage Thompson has collected 22 assists and 26 goals in 47 games, good for 48 points.
• John-Jason Peterka is crucial for Buffalo’s attack with 41 total points (0.8 per game), including 16 goals and 25 assists through 51 games.
• Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin has 40 points, courtesy of six goals (10th on team) and 34 assists (first).
• 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)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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