If you’re searching for best bets for the Nashville Predators’ upcoming game against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, then you’ve found the right place. Read on, as we offer our picks and predictions for this showdown.

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Predators vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• This season, Nashville games have gone over this one’s 6.5-goal over/under 23 times.
• This season, 28 of Buffalo’s games have featured more than 6.5 goals.
• The Predators score 2.58 goals per game, compared to the Sabres’ average of 3.11, adding up to 0.8 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams give up per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -120

• The Predators have won 41.2% of their games when they’ve been a moneyline favorite this season (14-20).
• Nashville is 12-19 (victorious in only 38.7% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -120 or shorter.
• Based on the moneyline in this contest, the Predators’ implied win probability is 54.5%.

Sabres Moneyline: +100

• In 35 games as an underdog on the moneyline, Buffalo has secured the upset 13 times.
• The Sabres have won 11 games with moneyline odds of +100 or longer (in 29 such games).
• Buffalo has a 50.0% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Buffalo 3

Predators Points Leaders

• With 19 goals and 32 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s leading contributors (51 points).
• Jonathan Marchessault has 16 goals and 25 assists for Nashville to compile 41 total points (0.8 per game).
• On 142 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Roman Josi has contributed 36 points this season.
• In the 41 games Juuse Saros has played this season, his save percentage is .898, 43rd in the league.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Tage Thompson’s 26 goals and 22 assists in 47 games give him 48 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
• John-Jason Peterka is key for Buffalo’s offense with 41 total points (0.8 per game), including 16 goals and 25 assists through 51 games.
• Buffalo’s Jason Zucker has 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists) this season.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s record stands at 18-15-4 on the season, giving up 109 goals (3.0 goals against average) and amassing 951 saves with an .897 save percentage (46th in the league).

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Nashville vs. Buffalo Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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