Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction, Picks & Odds | 22 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Ducks

The Buffalo Sabres meet the Anaheim Ducks at Honda Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Sunday, March 22.

We’re eager to back the Sabres to get the better of the Ducks and that leads us to the Moneyline for our prediction. It’s difficult to turn down the -100 that the visitors claim the win.

Buffalo Sabres won their previous game 4-1. This victory at Crypto.com Arena against Los Angeles Kings was their seventh road win on the spin. Rasmus Dahlin found the net along with three other players. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen was red hot in the net, stopping 26 shots (.963).

Anaheim Ducks have been handed two home defeats in a row. In their last game, they beat Utah Mammoth on the road by a 4-1 scoreline at Delta Center. Alex Killorn was among the goalscorers where four different players found the net. Goalie Lukas Dostal had a great game and ended up with 29 saves (.967).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sabres beat the Ducks when the teams last met. It was a 5-3 scoreline at KeyBank Center. The Sabres have three straight victories against the Ducks. They have won 6 of the 10 previous head-to-head meetings.

Starting Goalies

Alex Lyon (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-10-4	2.8	.906	3
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

Ville Husso (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	10-8-2	3.3	.884	0
23/24	9-5-2	3.55	.892	0

9 wins and 1 loss, averaging 3.9 goals from 28.2 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 2.0 goals from 24.9 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 91.1%.

Rasmus Dahlin is the top points scorer with 12 points, 3 goals and 9 assists, with Tage Thompson recording 9 points, 4 goals and 5 assists, in the last 10 games. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 1.77 goal against average with a .922 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Ducks have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 29.6 shots on goal, with a 6.0% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.1 goals from 28.9 shots, averaging 5.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 86.5%.

The top points scorer is Cutter Gauthier with 10 points, 8 goals and 2 assists, while Chris Kreider is next in line after having 9 points, 1 goal and 8 assists. Goalie Lukas Dostal have a 3.27 GAA with a .874 SV%.

Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks Prediction & Picks

We cover the key Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’re keeping things simple by backing Buffalo Sabres on the Moneyline. They should have the edge over the home team in this NHL encounter and our pick is available at -100.

Our expert NHL handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our hockey analysis.

Key Sabres vs Ducks stats:

• Sabres have won 7 consecutive games on the road.
• Sabres have won 9 of their last 10 games.
• Sabres have won 17 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Ducks have lost 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Ducks have lost their last 2 games at home.
• Ducks have lost their last 3 games against Sabres.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

The top betting apps are estimating that there is a 50% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our analysts have this probability close to 60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this hockey bet.

Buffalo can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Match Winner & Total Goals, Puck Line or the Winning Margin lines.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Josh Doan Over 1.5 Shots -200

Josh Doan (Sabres) has fired Over 1.5 shots on goal in 9 straight games. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Shots on Goal, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -200.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 3 - 2 Ducks

A 3-2 win in favor of the Sabres is available at odds of +950. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Ducks

1-0

Sabres

+7000

Ducks

+7000

2-0

Sabres

+6600

Ducks

+6600

2-1

Sabres

+1900

Ducks

+1900

3-0

Sabres

+4500

Ducks

+4500

3-1

Sabres

+2400

Ducks

+2400

3-2

Sabres

+950

Ducks

+950

4-0

Sabres

+5000

Ducks

+5500

4-1

Sabres

+1900

Ducks

+2000

4-2

Sabres

+1600

Ducks

+1600

4-3

Sabres

+900

Ducks

+950

5-0

Sabres

+8000

Ducks

+9000

5-1

Sabres

+2800

Ducks

+3000

5-2

Sabres

+1600

Ducks

+1700

5-3

Sabres

+2000

Ducks

+2000

5-4

Sabres

+1500

Ducks

+1500

6-0

Sabres

+12000

Ducks

+12500

6-1

Sabres

+6000

Ducks

+6600

6-2

Sabres

+2900

Ducks

+3300

6-3

Sabres

+2400

Ducks

+2500

6-4

Sabres

+3500

Ducks

+3500

6-5

Sabres

+3300

Ducks

+3400

7-1

Sabres

+9000

Ducks

+10000

7-2

Sabres

+7000

Ducks

+8000

7-3

Sabres

+4500

Ducks

+5000

7-4

Sabres

+5000

Ducks

+5000

7-5

Sabres

+7500

Ducks

+8000

7-6

Sabres

+8000

Ducks

+8000

8-1

Sabres

+8000

Ducks

+15000

8-2

Sabres

+12000

Ducks

+13000

8-3

Sabres

+11000

Ducks

+12000

8-4

Sabres

+9000

Ducks

+10000

8-5

Sabres

+10000

Ducks

+11000

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Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

You can choose Anaheim Ducks at +105 or alternatively Buffalo Sabres who have betting odds of -127. From a percentage point-of-view, the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 56% chance of success.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. The beauty of Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -133.

Whether you’re wagering pre-game or in-game, the best NHL betting sites offer a huge selection of team props and game lines. With practically endless options, it’s great to have so many alternatives to match your view of the encounter.

Moneyline

Sabres

-127

Ducks

+105

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+140

Tie

+310

Ducks

+155

Puck Line

Sabres -1.5

+184

Ducks +1.5

-233

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+110

Over 6.5

-133

There is regularly betting value to be found from wagering on the player and goalie props with the top gambling sites. You can find lots of ways to back for or against a specific player lining up for one of the two teams.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Anaheim Ducks Stats

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.00 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.20 pts and allowed 1.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.00 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.00 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 3.40 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 12.2
• Blocks: 13.6
• Faceoff Wins : 27
• Hits: 19.6
• Giveaways: 13.3
• Takeaways: 5.6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 12.4
• Faceoff Wins : 25.8
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 15.7
• Takeaways: 4.9

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 5.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 14.1
• Blocks: 14.8
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 20
• Giveaways: 13.8
• Takeaways: 4.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.7
• Shots: 30.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 8.2
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 27.9
• Hits: 22.4
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 5.4

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