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 slew of betting options. Prior to the puck dropping, 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)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s total of 6 goals 25 times this season.
• In Buffalo’s 53 games this season, 36 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.
• 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 conceding 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.
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -141 or shorter, Nashville is 11-12 (winning 47.8% of the time).
• 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).
• When the Sabres’ moneyline odds are +118 or longer, they have won nine games out of 25 opportunities.
• Buffalo’s implied probability to win this game is 45.9% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Buffalo 3

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 51 points in 53 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 16 goals and 25 assists for Nashville to compile 41 total points (0.8 per game).
• Nashville’s offensive effort is aided by Roman Josi’s 41 points. He’s contributed 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’s 26 goals and 22 assists in 47 contests give him 48 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• John-Jason Peterka is a key contributor for Buffalo, with 41 total points this season. He has netted 16 goals and provided 25 assists in 51 games.
• Rasmus Dahlin has scored six goals and contributed 34 assists for Buffalo, giving him a point total of 40.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a record of 18-15-4 in 38 games this season, conceding 109 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 951 saves and an .897 save percentage, 47th in the league.

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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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