NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Sharks
The Buffalo Sabres clash with the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center, with face-off scheduled for 22:00 on Thursday, March 19.
Sabres Should Have the Edge
It’s time to side with the Sabres to secure a regulation time victory over the Sharks. The road team should have the edge and the -100 for our 3-Way Moneyline prediction looks a great price.
7 Triumphs for Sabres in Previous 10 H2H Clashes
Buffalo Sabres have won their previous five road games. A 2-0 triumph recently occurred at T-Mobile Arena when playing Vegas Golden Knights. Josh Doan and Josh Norris scored one goal each. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 28 saves for his shutout.
San Jose Sharks have been defeated in back-to-back games. On the road at Rogers Place, Edmonton Oilers recently beat them 5-3. Dmitri Orlov, Kiefer Sherwood and Pavol Regenda scored one goal each.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 6-3 in favor of the Sabres when they last played the Sharks, with the encounter taking place at KeyBank Center. The previous 10 games featuring these teams have resulted in seven Sabres victories.
Starting Goalies
Alex Lyon (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
19-8-3
2.6
.912
2
23/24
21-18-4
3.05
.904
2
Alex Nedeljkovic (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
13-10-3
2.9
.901
0
23/24
18-7-7
2.97
.902
1
Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games
9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 30.8 shots on goal, with a 13.6% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have given up 2.3 goals from 26.6 shots, averaging 5.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 92.0%.
Rasmus Dahlin is the top points scorer with 12 points, 2 goals and 10 assists, with Alex Tuch recording 9 points, 6 goals and 3 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 1.97 goal against average with a .917 save percentage.
San Jose Sharks – Last 10 Games
The Sharks have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 27.3 shots on goal, with a 16.1% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 3.7 goals from 29.1 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.6%.
The top points scorer is Macklin Celebrini with 14 points, 7 goals and 7 assists, while Collin Graf is next in line after having 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists. Goalie Alex Nedeljkovic have a 2.59 GAA with a .912 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks Prediction & Picks
The Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks betting tips feature sharp analysis across major markets, including a key match prediction, player prop bets, correct score guidance and a ready-made bet builder.
Game Prediction
The home team look opposable on the 60-minute line, so we’re going to make Buffalo Sabres our pick for this NHL clash. You can currently get -100 for this selection which looks great value.
Our expert hockey predictions always start with checking the latest team news and understanding how it might impact the matchup. From there, we dive into the most valuable NHL stats to uncover the insights that matter most.
Key Sabres vs Sharks stats:
Sabres have won 5 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.Sharks have lost 12 of their last 20 games.Sharks have lost 3 of their last 5 games.Sharks have lost their last 2 games.Sharks have lost 7 of their last 10 games against Sabres.Sabres 3-Way Moneyline Probability
The best betting apps imply that our pick has a 50% prospect of winning. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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Player Prop Picks
Collin Graf (Sharks) has had Over 1.5 shots on goal in 6 straight games. In our opinion, there is value when it comes to him covering the line, with betting odds of -154 now available.
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Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks 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.
Books Predicting a Tight Affair
The Buffalo Sabres odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -145 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 59% chance of winning. The market suggests that San Jose Sharks are least likely to win at +120.
The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you’re keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -130.
The best NHL sportsbooks offer a wide variety of game lines and team props for every matchup, with plenty of options available both before and during the game. Be sure to explore all the lines and odds before placing your bets.
Tage Thompson Favorite to Score the First Goal
You will find Tage Thompson at +900 to be First Goalscorer which makes him the favorite. There’s the chance to get +115 that he finds the net at anytime.
Player Goals
Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Jason Zucker (Sabres)
Will Smith (Sharks)
Player Assists
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)
Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Ryan McLeod (Sabres)
Player Shots
Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Macklin Celebrini (Sharks)
Jason Zucker (Sabres)
Will Smith (Sharks)
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
San Jose Sharks 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
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 3 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 2.30 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.20 pts and allowed 1.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 7.20 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.60 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.30 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.8
Shots: 30.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 5
Empty Net Goals: 0.4
Penalty Minutes: 13.2
Blocks: 12.6
Faceoff Wins : 28.3
Hits: 19.7
Giveaways: 14.4
Takeaways: 5.4
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.6
Shots: 27
Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
Penalties: 3.8
Empty Net Goals: 0.6
Penalty Minutes: 7.9
Blocks: 12.2
Faceoff Wins : 24.8
Hits: 18.4
Giveaways: 16
Takeaways: 5
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 27.3
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.9
Empty Net Goals: 0.2
Penalty Minutes: 11.4
Blocks: 11.7
Faceoff Wins : 25.8
Hits: 23.9
Giveaways: 18.2
Takeaways: 4.6
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 1
Shots: 30.4
Goals Shorthanded: 0
Penalties: 3.5
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 7.9
Blocks: 14.2
Faceoff Wins : 26.7
Hits: 23
Giveaways: 16.4
Takeaways: 4.8
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 Kevin Thompson
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