Keep reading to see our Wild 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 Wild are at 13-4-4.
- In terms of giveaways, the Wild are currently 12th in the league.
- The Wild are coming off a 2-1 win vs. the Maple Leafs.
- The Sabres host the Wild with a record of 11-9-1.
- In terms of giveaways, the Sabres are currently 7th in the league.
- The Sabres are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Red Wings.
Wild vs Sabres Preview
Planning on watching today's Wild and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Wild are favored by -1.5 goals in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.
Wild vs. Sabres Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Minnesota Wild at Buffalo Sabres
- Where: Buffalo at KeyBank Center
- Date: Wednesday, November 27th
- Betting Odds MIN -1.5, MIN -137 | BUF +116 O/U 6
Wild Preview: Will the Wild Find a Way to Win in Buffalo?
With a 2-1 overtime win against the Maple Leafs, the Wild moved to 13-4-4 this season. Minnesota was favored on the puck line and the total was set at 6 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell short of that mark.
Ryan Hartman opened the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period, but the Maple Leafs tied it up with just 52 seconds left in the period. Matt Boldy netted the game-winner at 2:14 in overtime.
Ryan Hartman netted his third goal of the season, opening the scoring for the Wild at 9:41 in the first period. Matt Boldy followed with his sixth goal, which came 2:14 into overtime to secure the win.
The Wild fired 33 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the second and third periods. Jared Spurgeon picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three.
Defensively, the Wild will look to build off their previous game, where they allowed just 1 goal to Toronto. Filip Gustavsson recorded 27 saves with a 96.4% save percentage, and the defense added 7 takeaways and 22 hits. The only goal they allowed came on a power play with 52 seconds left in the 1st period.
Sabres Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?
Buffalo fell to 11-9-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 3 goals fell short of the 6.5 line.
Buffalo took the lead with a short-handed goal from Alex Tuch in the first period, but the Red Wings responded with two power-play goals in the second. The Sabres failed to score again, resulting in a loss in regulation.
Buffalo managed 32 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch scored his 5th goal of the season, coming shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period. The Sabres had 13 giveaways and were shut out after the first period.
Buffalo's lone goal was unassisted, leaving them without any assists in the game. The Sabres were unable to convert on the power play.
Buffalo's defense gave up both goals in the second period, both of which came on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves and had a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres' defense finished with 5 takeaways and 17 hits.
Wild vs Sabres Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road contests, the Wild offense has averaged 4 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Minnesota posted an overall record of 7-3 while going 7-3 ATS.
- In their last ten games at home, the Sabres have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
- Buffalo has done well both straight up and vs the puck line when favored to win the game, going 3-2 SU and 3-2 puck line in their last five games.
- Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Wild have gone 6-4 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 7-3.
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