If you’re searching for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming contest against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right spot. Read on, as we provide our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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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 combined for more than Friday’s over/under of 5.5 goals 22 times this season.
• So far this season, 34 games Buffalo has played finished with more than 5.5 goals.
• The over/under for this game (5.5) is 0.2 less than the combined scoring averages for the Predators (2.65) and Sabres (3.08).
• The 6.6 goals per game these two teams are conceding on average are 1.1 more than the total for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -123

• The Predators have gone 14-16 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
• When playing with moneyline odds of -123 or shorter, Nashville is 12-15 (winning 44.4% of the time).
• 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 pulled off the upset 11 times.
• When the Sabres’ moneyline odds are +102 or longer, they have won nine games out of 27 opportunities.
• Buffalo’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 49.5% to win this contest.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Buffalo 4, Nashville 3

Predators Points Leaders

• Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors this season with 49 points. He has averaged 0.4 goals per game, shooting 10.1%.
• 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).
• With 35 points through 45 games (nine goals and 26 assists), Roman Josi has been an important part of Nashville’s offensive efforts this season.
• In the 38 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .899, 40th in the league.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Buffalo’s Tage Thompson has totaled 19 assists and 25 goals in 45 games, good for 44 points.
• John-Jason Peterka is a top scorer for Buffalo, with 39 total points this season. He has scored 15 goals and provided 24 assists in 48 games.
• Jason Zucker has scored 16 goals and contributed 20 assists for Buffalo, giving him a point total of 36.
• 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 allowed 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
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• Location: Buffalo, New York
• Venue: KeyBank Center

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