In this NHL regular season preview between Sabres and Sharks, see who like to win the game and cover the puck line.
- The Sabres head into the game at 10-9-1.
- Buffalo are currently 16th in assists this season..
- The Sabres are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Red Wings.
- The Sharks possess a 6-12-5 record so far.
- In terms of giveaways, the Sharks are currently 10th in the league.
- The Sharks are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Canucks.
Sabres vs Sharks Preview
Looking to win big? The Sabres and Sharks face off at 8:00 ET on NBCS. The Sharks are hosting the game at SAP Center in San Jose, CA. The Sabres are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Sharks. The over/under for the game is set at 6 goals.
Sabres vs. Sharks Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Buffalo Sabres at San Jose Sharks
- Where: San Jose at SAP Center
- Date: Saturday, November 23rd
- Betting Odds BUF -1.5, BUF -160 | SJ +133 O/U 6
Sabres Preview: Will the Sabres Make it Happen on the Road?
With a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres dropped to 10-9-1 for the season. Buffalo led early, with Alex Tuch scoring a short-handed goal at 11:39 in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. All of the Sabres’ goals this season have come from a single player.
Buffalo's offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch netted his fifth goal of the season, scoring on a shorthanded opportunity 8:21 into the first period. The Sabres registered 32 shots on goal but were unable to convert any of their 13 giveaways into scoring chances.
After Tuch's early goal, the Sabres were shut out for the remainder of the game. They failed to score on any of their power play opportunities and finished with no assists.
Buffalo's defense had a strong first and third period, allowing no goals, but they gave up two in the second, both on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Sabres' defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.
Sharks Preview: Can The Sharks Secure a Home Victory?
San Jose’s 3-2 loss to the Canucks dropped their record to 6-12-5. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.
San Jose led 1-0 before Vancouver tied it up in the second period. The Sharks evened the score again at 2-2 in the third, but the Canucks netted the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.
San Jose's offense was held to just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm netted his second goal of the season, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth. Granlund took three shots on goal, and Sturm scored on his only attempt.
The Sharks recorded 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They also had 16 giveaways in the game. San Jose's first goal came 2:37 into the second period, and their second was scored at 18:43 in the third.
San Jose's defense will look to bounce back after giving up a late goal to the Canucks with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks' defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.
Sabres vs Sharks Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Buffalo has played well in their previous 5 road games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- San Jose has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 2-1.
- Spanning across their last three games as the betting underdog, the Sharks have gone 2-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-2.
- Against the spread, the Sabres have put together 0-3 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.
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