Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Predators vs Sabres

The Nashville Predators clash with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 17:30 on Saturday, March 7.

The Sabres should be able to outscore the Predators in 60 minutes and our prediction is to therefore side with the home team on the 3-Way Moneyline. There is a tempting -127 should you wish to follow suit.

Nashville Predators have lost three straight road games. In their previous appearance, they recorded a 6-3 home win over Boston Bruins at Bridgestone Arena. Filip Forsberg landed 3 points, including 1 goal and 2 assists.

Buffalo Sabres got a fifth straight win in their last game. It was a 5-1 road triumph at PPG PAINTS Arena when meeting Pittsburgh Penguins. There were five different goalscorers including Mattias Samuelsson. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen produced a great performance and had 27 saves (.964).

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sabres beat the Predators in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 5-3 scoreline at Bridgestone Arena. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Juuse Saros (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	22-18-6	3.2	.892	0
23/24	35-24-5	2.86	.906	3

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-7-2	2.6	.910	0
23/24	27-22-4	2.57	.910	5

4 wins, 3 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.5 goals from 30.0 shots on goal, with a 27.3% powerplay efficiency. The Predators have been giving up 3.6 goals from 30.1 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.1%.

Filip Forsberg is the top points scorer with 13 points, 9 goals and 4 assists, with Steven Stamkos recording 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Juuse Saros have a 4.23 goal against average with a .866 save percentage.

The Sabres have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.5 goals from 30.1 shots on goal, with a 16.7% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 2.5 goals from 33.0 shots, averaging 3.9 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.2%.

The top points scorer is Rasmus Dahlin with 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, while Alex Tuch is next best after registering 10 points, 6 goals and 4 assists. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.37 GAA with a .930 SV%.

Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

Take on Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice and a value-driven bet builder. Scroll down for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

Take Buffalo Sabres at -127 on the 60-minute line to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL encounter.

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Key Predators vs Sabres stats:

• Sabres have won 5 consecutive games.
• Sabres have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Sabres have won 14 of their last 20 games.
• Predators have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Predators have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Predators have lost their last 3 games on the road.

Sabres 3-Way Moneyline Probability

Based on the odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, there’s a 55.9% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. After careful examination, our analysts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. This is why we can recommend this hockey bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Predators 2 - 3 Sabres

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves the Sabres to win 3-2. The odds of +800 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Predators

Sabres

1-0

Predators

+6000

Sabres

+5000

2-0

Predators

+6000

Sabres

+4500

2-1

Predators

+1800

Sabres

+1400

3-0

Predators

+5000

Sabres

+2800

3-1

Predators

+2500

Sabres

+1600

3-2

Predators

+1050

Sabres

+800

4-0

Predators

+7000

Sabres

+3000

4-1

Predators

+2500

Sabres

+1200

4-2

Predators

+2200

Sabres

+1300

4-3

Predators

+1200

Sabres

+900

5-0

Predators

+12500

Sabres

+5000

5-1

Predators

+4500

Sabres

+1700

5-2

Predators

+2500

Sabres

+1300

5-3

Predators

+3000

Sabres

+1900

5-4

Predators

+2200

Sabres

+1700

6-0

Predators

+2200

Sabres

+7000

6-1

Predators

+11000

Sabres

+3500

6-2

Predators

+5500

Sabres

+2200

6-3

Predators

+4000

Sabres

+2200

6-4

Predators

+5500

Sabres

+4000

6-5

Predators

+5000

Sabres

+4000

7-0

Predators

+5000

Sabres

+10000

7-1

Predators

+5000

Sabres

+6000

7-2

Predators

+14000

Sabres

+5000

7-3

Predators

+9000

Sabres

+4000

7-4

Predators

+8000

Sabres

+5000

7-5

Predators

+12000

Sabres

+9000

7-6

Predators

+12000

Sabres

+10000

8-1

Predators

+12000

Sabres

+10000

8-2

Predators

+12000

Sabres

+9000

8-3

Predators

+12000

Sabres

+9000

8-4

Predators

+12000

Sabres

+9000

8-5

Predators

+12000

Sabres

+12000

9-2

Predators

+12000

Sabres

+14000

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Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres 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.

The Buffalo Sabres odds have been priced up by the sportsbooks and they are -196 betting favorites to land victory in this game which means a 66% chance of winning. The market suggests that Nashville Predators are least likely to win at +162.

The puck line is 1.5 and total goals is 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -100.

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Moneyline

Predators

+162

Sabres

-196

3-Way Moneyline

Predators

+285

Tie

+330

Sabres

-127

Puck Line

Predators +1.5

-167

Sabres -1.5

+134

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-122

Over 6.5

-100

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Nashville Predators Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.70 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 3.60 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 2.90 pts and allowed 3.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.00 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 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.50 goals and allowed 2.50 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.80 goals and allowed 3.20 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.9
• Shots: 30
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 13.7
• Faceoff Wins : 28.8
• Hits: 19.5
• Giveaways: 13.6
• Takeaways: 5.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 30.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 10.3
• Blocks: 14.9
• Faceoff Wins : 30
• Hits: 18.4
• Giveaways: 15.9
• Takeaways: 5.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 10.2
• Blocks: 11.8
• Faceoff Wins : 29.2
• Hits: 17.1
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 26.6
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 11.2
• Blocks: 7.4
• Faceoff Wins : 21
• Hits: 18.1
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5

Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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