A game after John-Jason Peterka recorded a hat trick in the Buffalo Sabres' 7-2 win over the Boston Bruins, the Sabres (19-26-5) host the Nashville Predators (18-24-7) on Friday at 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.
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Ahead of watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which club we pick to emerge with the victory in Friday's action on the ice.
Over the last 10 games, the Sabres have registered a 5-5-0 record after scoring 33 total goals (five power-play goals on 35 power-play opportunities during that time, for a success rate of 14.3%). Their opponents have scored a combined 29 goals in those games.
Predators vs. Sabres Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Sabres 4, Predators 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (+107)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Predators Splits and Trends
- The Predators (18-24-7 overall) have a 3-7-10 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Nashville has 15 points (4-4-7) in the 15 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Predators registered just one goal, they lost every time.
- Nashville has scored two goals in 17 games this season (2-9-6 record, 10 points).
- The Predators have scored three or more goals in 22 games (16-5-1, 33 points).
- In the 16 games when Nashville has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 6-7-3 to register 15 points.
- In the 25 games when it outshot its opponent, Nashville is 11-10-4 (26 points).
- The Predators' opponents have had more shots in 24 games. The Predators went 7-14-3 in those contests (17 points).
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres (19-26-5 overall) have posted a record of 4-5-9 in matchups that have gone to OT this season.
- Buffalo has earned 12 points (4-6-4) in its 14 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Sabres scored only one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
- When Buffalo has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned three points (1-10-1 record).
- The Sabres have scored more than two goals in 28 games, earning 38 points from those contests.
- This season, Buffalo has scored a lone power-play goal in 19 games and registered 17 points with a record of 8-10-1.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 6-11-1 (13 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 32 times this season, and earned 30 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Predators Rank | Predators AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th | 2.65 | Goals Scored | 3.08 | 12th |
| 24th | 3.2 | Goals Allowed | 3.4 | 30th |
| 5th | 30.2 | Shots | 27.8 | 19th |
| 21st | 29 | Shots Allowed | 29.4 | 25th |
| 14th | 21.68% | Power Play % | 17.01% | 27th |
| 9th | 81.63% | Penalty Kill % | 77.18% | 23rd |
Predators vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, January 31, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: NHL Network
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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