Friday’s NHL slate features a game between the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with the puck dropping at 7:00 PM ET. Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or plan to put together a parlay, you’ll want to take a look at our picks and predictions in the article below.

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Predators vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 5.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Nashville and its opponent have combined to outscore Friday’s total of 5.5 goals 22 times.
• This season, 34 of Buffalo’s games have featured more than 5.5 goals.
• These two teams combine for 5.7 goals per game, 0.23000000000000043 more than the over/under for this contest.
• This game’s total 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 have won 46.7% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (14-16).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter, Nashville has put together a 12-15 record (winning 44.4% of its games).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 55.2% to win.

Sabres Moneyline: +102

• In 33 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Buffalo has achieved 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 matchup is 49.5% based on the moneyline.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Buffalo 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• With 18 goals and 31 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (49 points).
• Jonathan Marchessault has 15 goals and 24 assists for Nashville to compile 39 total points (0.8 per game).
• On 135 shots (for nine goals) and 26 assists, Roman Josi has created 35 points this season.
• Across 38 games played, Juuse Saros has a goaltending record of 11-20-6. During those games, he’s allowed 104 goals while recording 926 saves.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Tage Thompson is an important part of the offense for Buffalo, with 44 points this season. He has recorded 25 goals and 19 assists in 45 games.
• John-Jason Peterka has made a big impact for Buffalo this season with 39 points, thanks to 15 goals and 24 assists.
• Jason Zucker has 16 goals and 20 assists for Nashville.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a record of 16-15-4 in 36 games this season, conceding 103 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 902 saves and an .898 save percentage, 44th in the league.

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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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