The Buffalo Sabres (23-15-4) take on the Anaheim Ducks (21-20-3) at KeyBank Center on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres defeated the New York Rangers 5-2 in their last game, while the Ducks are coming off a 5-2 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here’s a peek at which club we predict will emerge with the victory in Saturday’s action on the ice.

Over the last 10 games, the Ducks have registered a 1-8-1 record after scoring 26 total goals (four power-play goals on 26 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 15.4%). Their opponents have scored a combined 46 goals in those games.

Sabres vs. Ducks Predictions for Saturday

Our computer projection model for this game predicts a final tally of Sabres 4, Ducks 3.

Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-147)
Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

The Sabres have a 23-15-4 record overall, with a 6-4-10 record in contests that have needed overtime.
Buffalo has 12 points (4-0-4) in the eight games it has played that were decided by one goal.
In the five games this season the Sabres scored just one goal, they finished 0-4-1.
Buffalo has scored a pair of goals in seven games this season (2-5-0 record, four points).
The Sabres have scored at least three goals 27 times, and are 21-3-3 in those games (to record 45 points).
In the 14 games when Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it has a 9-3-2 record (20 points).
In the 17 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 8-7-2 (18 points).
The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 25 times, and went 15-8-2 (32 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends

The Ducks (21-20-3 overall) have posted a record of 8-3-11 in games that have needed OT this season.
Anaheim has earned 17 points (7-4-3) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
This season the Ducks registered just one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
Anaheim has two points (1-5-0) in six games this season when it has scored exactly two goals.
The Ducks have scored at least three goals in 29 games, earning 42 points from those contests.
Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in 10 games this season and has recorded 14 points from those matchups.
When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 11-8-1 (23 points).
The Ducks’ opponents have had more shots in 21 games. The Ducks went 10-9-2 in those contests (22 points).

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Sabres vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel

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