Anaheim Ducks vs. Buffalo Sabres odds, tips and betting trends

Data Skrive

Updated March 22, 2026, 9:52 a.m. ET

Mar 17, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (1) celebrates with center Tage Thompson (72) after the Sabres defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 2-0 at T-Mobile Arena.

The No. 4 team in the Western Conference, the Anaheim Ducks (38-27-4), host the Eastern Conference’s second-ranked squad, the Buffalo Sabres (44-20-6), on Sunday, March 22 at 8 p.m. ET at Honda Center. The game airs on ESPN+.

Anaheim secured a 4-1 victory on the road its last time out on March 20 against the Utah Mammoth.

Buffalo won its last game 4-1 on the road against the Los Angeles Kings on March 21.

Here is everything you need to prepare for Sunday’s hockey action.

Watch Ducks vs. Sabres on ESPN+!Anaheim Ducks vs. Buffalo Sabres odds and betting lines

NHL odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Odds updated Sunday at 9:52 a.m. ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Favorite: Ducks (-110)Underdog: Sabres (-110)Over/under: 6.5Ducks vs. Sabres game info and start timeDate: Sunday, March 22, 2026Time: 8 p.m. ETTV channel: ESPN+Live stream: Watch on ESPN+Watch Ducks vs. Sabres on ESPN+!Ducks stats and trendsAnaheim has won 12 of the 21 games it’s played as the moneyline favorite this season.The Ducks have a record of 13-10 this season in games with their moneyline odds shorter than -110.The moneyline odds say Anaheim has a 52.4% chance of winning this game.Anaheim and its opponent have gone over the current 6.5-goal total in 40 of 69 games this season.In their past 10 matchups, the Ducks have gone 5-4-1 to earn 70.0% of the possible points.They are scoring at a 2.9 goals-per-game average (29 total) during that span.Over on the defensive side, the Ducks have allowed 29 goals (2.9 per game) in those 10 outings.Sabres stats and trendsThe Sabres have been made the underdog 34 times this season, and upset their opponent 21 times.Buffalo is 22-15 when it is underdogs of -110 or longer on the moneyline.The Sabres have a 52.4% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).Buffalo’s games have gone over 6.5 goals in 31 of 70 chances this season.In the last 10 games, the Sabres are 9-1-0 (95.0% of possible points).They have totaled 39 goals over that span.Over on the defensive side, the Sabres have allowed 20 goals (2.0 per game) over those 10 matchups.

Our team of savvy editors independently handpicks all recommendations. If you purchase through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.

Gambling involves risk. Please only gamble with funds that you can comfortably afford to lose.  While we do our utmost to offer good advice and information we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.  We do our best to make sure all the information that we provide on this site is correct. However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable. Please check any stats or information if you are unsure how accurate they are. No guarantees are made with regards to results or financial gain. All forms of betting carry financial risk and it is up to the individual to make bets with or without the assistance of information provided on this site and we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of following the betting tips provided on this site.  Past performances do not guarantee success in the future and betting odds fluctuate from one minute to the next. The material contained on this site is intended to inform, entertain and educate the reader and in no way represents an inducement to gamble legally or illegally or any sort of professional advice.

Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage. Terms apply, see operator site for Terms and Conditions. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, help is available. Call the National Council on Problem Gambling 24/7 at 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, OH), 1-800-522-4700 (CO), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN). Must be 21 or older to gamble. Sports betting and gambling are not legal in all locations. Be sure to comply with laws applicable where you reside. It is your sole responsibility to act in accordance with your local laws.

© 2026 sportsbookwire.usatoday.com. All rights reserved.