Should you bet on Filip Forsberg to score a goal when the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres go head to head on Friday at 7:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to know before making any bets.

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Will Filip Forsberg score a goal against the Sabres?

Odds to score a goal this game: +125 (Bet $10 to win $12.50 if he scores a goal)

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Forsberg stats and insights

• In 15 of 49 games this season, Forsberg has scored — and three times he scored multiple goals.
• He has not played against the Sabres yet this season.
• On the power play he has six goals, plus 10 assists.
• Forsberg averages 3.6 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 10.1%.

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Sabres defensive stats

• The Sabres have given up 170 goals in total (3.4 per game), which ranks 26th in the league in goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Sabres have not registered a shutout win. As a team, they average 20.9 hits and 14.5 blocked shots per game.

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Forsberg recent games

Predators vs. Sabres game info

• Game Day: Friday, January 31, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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