San Jose Sharks vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Mar 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sharks vs Sabres

The San Jose Sharks go up against the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 18:00 on Tuesday, March 10.

We are going to bet against the Sharks with our prediction. The best way of doing this is by siding with the home team and we really like the -122 about the Sabres winning on the 3-Way Moneyline.

San Jose Sharks have been defeated in four straight road games. Their previous contest was a 2-1 (OT) home defeat against New York Islanders at SAP Center. Macklin Celebrini was the only player to find the net, with Yaroslav Askarov stopping 32 shots (.941).

Buffalo Sabres last game was a 8-7 home win. This victory over Tampa Bay Lightning at KeyBank Center was their seventh successive victory. Tage Thompson recorded 4 points, all of them were assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sharks beat the Sabres in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 6-2 scoreline at KeyBank Center. The Sabres have won seven of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Yaroslav Askarov (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	21-20-4	3.7	.883	0
23/24	1-0-0	1.47	.943	0

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

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 2.8 goals from 28.3 shots on goal, with a 10.8% powerplay efficiency. The Sharks have given up 3.6 goals from 29.8 shots, averaging 4.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 87.8%.

Macklin Celebrini is the top points scorer with 11 points, 5 goals and 6 assists, with Will Smith racking up 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Yaroslav Askarov have a 3.81 goal against average with a .879 save percentage.

The Sabres have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.0 goals from 29.7 shots on goal, with a 17.5% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.9 goals from 31.4 shots, averaging 4.5 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.9%.

The top points scorer is Tage Thompson with 14 points, 6 goals and 8 assists, while Rasmus Dahlin is next best after registering 13 points, 2 goals and 11 assists. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.43 GAA with a .923 SV%.

San Jose Sharks vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

Explore our best San Jose Sharks vs Buffalo Sabres picks, including our main match prediction, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Game Prediction

There is merit in simply backing Buffalo Sabres to beat their opponents in 60 minutes when it comes to this NHL encounter. Especially as odds of -122 are available for this value pick.

The formbook is always a smart starting point when making hockey picks. Up-to-date NHL team news is just as important, while the stats we provide often reveal valuable insights.

Key Sharks vs Sabres stats:

• Sabres have won 7 consecutive games.
• Sabres have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Sabres have won 15 of their last 20 games.
• Sharks have lost their last 4 games on the road.
• Sharks have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Sharks have lost 11 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Sabres have won 7 of their last 10 games against Sharks.

Sabres 3-Way Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 54.9% chance of delivering a return. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This hockey bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

We advise heading to the Match Winner & Total Goals lines if you want to combine the Buffalo win with an Over or Under selection. This provides plenty of juice for bettors looking for extra value.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jason Zucker To Score +240

Jason Zucker (Sabres) has scored in 4 straight home games. The odds for him to be an Anytime Goalscorer look really appealing based on the stats and we’ll take a chance on him at odds of +240.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sharks 1 - 4 Sabres

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the Sabres winning 4-1. Odds of +1300 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sharks

Sabres

1-0

Sharks

+7000

Sabres

+6000

2-0

Sharks

+7000

Sabres

+5000

2-1

Sharks

+2000

Sabres

+1600

3-0

Sharks

+5500

Sabres

+3000

3-1

Sharks

+2800

Sabres

+1800

3-2

Sharks

+1100

Sabres

+850

4-0

Sharks

+7000

Sabres

+3300

4-1

Sharks

+2500

Sabres

+1300

4-2

Sharks

+2000

Sabres

+1300

4-3

Sharks

+1150

Sabres

+900

5-0

Sharks

+12000

Sabres

+5000

5-1

Sharks

+4500

Sabres

+1800

5-2

Sharks

+2400

Sabres

+1300

5-3

Sharks

+2800

Sabres

+1800

5-4

Sharks

+2000

Sabres

+1600

6-0

Sharks

+2000

Sabres

+7000

6-1

Sharks

+10000

Sabres

+3500

6-2

Sharks

+5000

Sabres

+2000

6-3

Sharks

+3500

Sabres

+2000

6-4

Sharks

+5000

Sabres

+3500

6-5

Sharks

+4500

Sabres

+3500

7-0

Sharks

+4500

Sabres

+10000

7-1

Sharks

+4500

Sabres

+6000

7-2

Sharks

+12000

Sabres

+5000

7-3

Sharks

+7500

Sabres

+3500

7-4

Sharks

+7000

Sabres

+4500

7-5

Sharks

+10000

Sabres

+7500

7-6

Sharks

+10000

Sabres

+9000

8-0

Sharks

+10000

Sabres

+14000

8-1

Sharks

+10000

Sabres

+10000

8-2

Sharks

+10000

Sabres

+8000

8-3

Sharks

+10000

Sabres

+8000

8-4

Sharks

+13000

Sabres

+8000

8-5

Sharks

+14000

Sabres

+10000

9-1

Sharks

+14000

Sabres

+14000

9-2

Sharks

+14000

Sabres

+13000

9-3

Sharks

+14000

Sabres

+14000

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San Jose Sharks 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.

Buffalo Sabres are strong -204 favorites to win this game according to the Moneyline betting odds. The sportsbooks give them a 67% chance of claiming victory. At +168, San Jose Sharks are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The puck line is calculated to be 1.5, while total goals comes in at 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. If you’re going for Over 6.5, then the odds are -118.

Take every angle into account when betting on the National Hockey League. With hundreds of team props and game lines available at the top sportsbooks, it’s all about finding the market that aligns with your game prediction.

Moneyline

Sharks

+168

Sabres

-204

3-Way Moneyline

Sharks

+265

Tie

+350

Sabres

-125

Puck Line

Sharks +1.5

-149

Sabres -1.5

+122

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-104

Over 6.5

-118

You shouldn’t overlook the player and goalie props when it comes to betting on individual games. Many gambling sites will give you the chance to get with or bet against a specific player when it comes to number of Goals, Assists, Points and Shots.

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.

San Jose Sharks Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 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 7 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 6 of 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 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.40 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.20 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 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 2.80 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 3.30 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.90 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 7.40 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 3.50 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 28.3
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.6
• Blocks: 13.1
• Faceoff Wins : 26.4
• Hits: 24.4
• Giveaways: 18
• Takeaways: 4.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 25.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 9.4
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 21.7
• Giveaways: 18.1
• Takeaways: 4.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 11.9
• Blocks: 10.3
• Faceoff Wins : 29.6
• Hits: 18.5
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 1.2
• Shots: 28
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 4.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 14.4
• Blocks: 7.6
• Faceoff Wins : 20.5
• Hits: 20.2
• Giveaways: 16
• Takeaways: 5.1

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