Buffalo Sabres Home to Red Wings in NHL Betting Odds Action

KeyBank Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Buffalo Sabres and the visiting Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

NHL Hockey odds makers at Sportsbook had the Buffalo Sabres as -120 moneyline favorites in this betting matchup. Those over under betting saw the line open at 5 at Sportsbook.

Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3-2.6 result in favor of the Sabres. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

7-8-4 Buffalo battles the Red Wings, currently with a 8-10-1 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 5-12-2 for the Sabres and 8-8-3 for the Red Wings. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Detroit injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Buffalo Sabres rated this week at No. 24 and the Detroit Red Wings sitting at No. 23.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Buffalo's No. 30-ranked offense, averaging 1.95 goals per game, against a Red Wings defense that ranks No. 18 at 2.68 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 22.22% while the Red Wings defense kills off 78.57% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Detroit lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Flames on November 20. Bettors who backed the Flames at +131 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.

Buffalo was a 4-2 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Flames. They won as favorites, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

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