Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings Matchup

Keep reading to see our Red Wings vs Sabres NHL pick and preview. In this article we will outline who will come away with the win and cover the puck line.

  • The Red Wings make their way to Buffalo at 10-13-4.
  • Detroit is 7th in power play goals this season.
  • The Red Wings are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Sabres.
  • The Sabres are at 11-13-3.
  • In terms of giveaways, the Sabres are currently 10th in the league.
  • The Sabres are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Red Wings.

Red Wings vs Sabres Preview

Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Red Wings versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6 goals, with the Sabres being favored by -1.5 at home against the Red Wings.

Red Wings vs. Sabres Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Detroit Red Wings at Buffalo Sabres
  • Where: Buffalo at KeyBank Center
  • Date: Monday, December 9th
  • Betting Odds BUF -1.5, DET +121 | BUF -142 O/U 6

Red Wings Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen on the Road?

Detroit improved to 10-13-4 with a 2-1 win over the Sabres. The Red Wings trailed early, but Dylan Larkin's two power-play goals in the second period secured the victory. Detroit was favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.

After allowing a goal in the first period, the Red Wings responded at 12:11 in the second, tying the game. Larkin's second goal came at 5:22, giving Detroit the lead for good.

Detroit’s offense was held scoreless in the first period against Buffalo, but Dylan Larkin’s two power-play goals in the second period brought his season total to 6 and 7 goals. Larkin took 4 shots on goal, with his first goal coming 7:49 into the second period and his second 14:38 into the period.

The Red Wings fired 23 shots on goal but struggled with giveaways, tallying 15. Patrick Kane picked up his 6th assist of the season on Larkin’s first goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist and Lucas Raymond notched his 10th on Larkin’s second goal.

Detroit's defense gave up the first goal of the game at 11:39 in the first period, but they shut things down after that, leading to a 2-1 win over Buffalo. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the Red Wings' defense added 4 takeaways and 11 hits.

Sabres Preview: Will the Sabres Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Buffalo dropped to 11-13-3 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres led 1-0 in the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second to secure the win.

As +1.5 goal underdogs, Buffalo failed to cover the puck line. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.

Buffalo fired 32 shots on goal but only managed to score once in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch netted his 5th goal of the season, scoring shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period.

The Sabres had 13 giveaways and were unable to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Tuch took 5 shots on goal, but his early tally was the only one to find the net.

The Sabres' defense struggled in the second period, giving up two goals, both on power plays, at 7:49 and 14:38. Despite those setbacks, they kept the Red Wings scoreless in the third. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Red Wings vs Sabres Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Detroit has an puck line record of 3-0 while averaging 2 per game. The team went 1-2 overall in these games.
  • Through their last ten home contests, the Sabres offense has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. Buffalo posted an overall record of 3-7 while going 5-5 ATS.
  • Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Sabres have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 0-3.
  • Spanning across their last five games as the betting favorite, the Red Wings have gone 1-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 2-3.

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