NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Ducks
The Buffalo Sabres meet the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Sunday, March 22.
Sabres Primed to Win
We’re eager to back the Sabres to get the better of the Ducks and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s difficult to turn down the -100 that the visitors claim the win.
Sabres 5-3 Victory in Previous H2H Meeting
Buffalo Sabres won their previous game 4-1. This victory at Crypto.com Arena against Los Angeles Kings was their seventh road win on the spin. Rasmus Dahlin found the net along with three other players. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was red hot in the net, stopping 26 shots (.963).
Anaheim Ducks have been handed two home defeats in a row. In their last game, they beat Utah Mammoth on the road by a 4-1 scoreline at Delta Center. Alex Killorn was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Goalie Lukas Dostal had a great game and ended up with 29 saves (.967).
Head-to-Head Statistics
The Sabres beat the Ducks when the teams last met. It was a 5-3 scoreline at KeyBank Center. The Sabres have three straight victories against the Ducks. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.
Starting Goalies
Alex Lyon (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
20-8-3
2.6
.914
3
23/24
21-18-4
3.05
.904
2
Lukas Dostal (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
28-15-3
3
.893
0
23/24
14-23-2
3.33
.902
1
Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games
9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 2.0 goals from 24.9 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.1%.
Rasmus Dahlin is the top points scorer with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, with Tage Thompson recording 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 1.77 goal against average with a .922 save percentage, including one shutout.
Anaheim Ducks – Last 10 Games
The Ducks have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 6.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 5.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.5%.
The top points scorer is Cutter Gauthier with 10 points, 8 goals and 2 assists, while Chris Kreider is next in line after having 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.27 GAA with a .874 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks
We cover the key Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.
Game Prediction
We’re keeping things simple by backing Buffalo Sabres on the Moneyline. They should have the edge over the home team in this NHL encounter and our pick is available at -100.
Our expert NHL handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our hockey analysis.
Key Sabres vs Ducks stats:
Sabres have won 7 consecutive games on the road.Sabres have won 9 of their last 10 games.Sabres have won 17 of their last 20 games on the road.Ducks have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.Ducks have lost their last 2 games at home.Ducks have lost their last 3 games against Sabres.Sabres Moneyline Probability
The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.
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Buffalo can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Match Winner & Total Goals, Puck Line or the Winning Margin lines.
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Our Game Prediction
Sabres Moneyline @ -100
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Player Prop Picks
Josh Doan (Sabres) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -200.
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Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Moneyline Odds Suggest a Close Contest
You can choose Anaheim Ducks at -108 or alternatively Buffalo Sabres who have betting odds of -111. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 53% chance of success.
1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -128.
Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.
Tage Thompson Favorite to Score the First Goal
Tage Thompson can be backed to light the lamp at anytime at +145. He is the favorite to score the first goal at odds of +1000.
Player Goals
Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Alex Tuch (Sabres)
Player Assists
Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)
Jackson LaCombe (Ducks)
Troy Terry (Ducks)
John Carlson (Ducks)
Player Shots
Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Cutter Gauthier (Ducks)
Leo Carlsson (Ducks)
Alex Tuch (Sabres)
Micro Betting
Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Buffalo Sabres Stats
Anaheim Ducks Stats
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road
5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games on the road
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.20 pts and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 28.2
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 4.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 12.2
Blocks: 13.6
Faceoff Wins : 27
Hits: 19.6
Giveaways: 13.3
Takeaways: 5.6
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 28
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.5
Penalty Minutes: 7.1
Blocks: 12.4
Faceoff Wins : 25.8
Hits: 17.1
Giveaways: 15.7
Takeaways: 4.9
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 29.6
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 5.2
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 14.1
Blocks: 14.8
Faceoff Wins : 27.7
Hits: 20
Giveaways: 13.8
Takeaways: 4.3
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.7
Shots: 30.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 8.2
Blocks: 14.2
Faceoff Wins : 27.9
Hits: 22.4
Giveaways: 17.1
Takeaways: 5.4
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.
Expert Analysis by Robert Carter
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