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  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings

Let’s Gamble on Sabres

The Sabres are available at -133 when it comes to the Moneyline. Our prediction is that they’ll outscore the Kraken and there’s value available when it comes to these odds.

Kraken Have 5 Wins in Previous 6 H2H Clashes

Seattle Kraken have now lost four straight games. On the road in their previous game, Columbus Blue Jackets won 6-2 at Nationwide Arena. Eeli Tolvanen was able to score both goals.

Buffalo Sabres have triumphed in back-to-back games. The latest of these was on the road where Ottawa Senators were beaten 4-0 at Canadian Tire Centre. Jack Quinn scored twice, with Dylan Cozens and Ryan McLeod netting one goal. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 35 saves for his shutout.

It was the Sabres who came out on top when they last played the Kraken. At Climate Pledge Arena, a 6-2 win was recorded. The Kraken have won five of the previous 6 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Joey Daccord (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 16-11-2 2.47 .915 1
23/24 19-18-11 2.46 .916 3
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (Confirmed)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
24/25 15-15-4 2.99 .897 2
23/24 27-22-4 2.57 .910 5
Seattle Kraken – Last 10 Games

2 wins, 7 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.4 goals from 26.1 shots on goal, with a 12.1% powerplay efficiency. The Kraken have been giving up 3.9 goals from 27.3 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.0%.

Vince Dunn is the top points scorer with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, with Jaden Schwartz racking up 7 points, 5 goals and 2 assists, over the past 10 games. Goalie Philipp Grubauer have a 3.82 goal against average with a .866 save percentage.

Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games

The Sabres have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.6 goals from 23.9 shots on goal, with a 22.2% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 28.8 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 88.2%.

The top points scorer is Rasmus Dahlin with 11 points, all of which were assists, while Jason Zucker is next best after registering 10 points, 7 goals and 3 assists. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 2.81 GAA with a .904 SV%, including one shutout.

Expert NHL Analysis

We’re keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the most important player and goalie stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.

Key Kraken vs Sabres stats:

  • Sabres have won 2 consecutive games.
  • Kraken have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
  • Kraken have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
  • Kraken have lost their last 4 games.

Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

Take Buffalo Sabres at -133 on the Moneyline to get the better of their opponents. We believe that they have a strong chance of claiming a victory in this NHL clash.

If you want more juice from a wager on Buffalo, there are several alternatives including 3-Way Moneyline. Puck Line and Winning Margin provide even greater flexibility for bettors.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. However, our analysts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Top Pick: Jaden Schwartz Over 1.5 Shots -192 Bet365 logo

Jaden Schwartz (Kraken) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -192 available.

Latest Jaden Schwartz Player Prop Odds

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Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres Bet Builder Tips

Moneyline Sabres
To Score Tage Thompson
Shots on Goal Jaden Schwartz Over 1.5

We’ve compiled a same game parlay that includes the Sabres on the moneyline along with Tage Thompson (Sabres) to find the net and Jaden Schwartz (Kraken) having Over 1.5 shots.

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Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the betting predictions and bet builder tips.

Sabres Made Favorites by the Books

With a 57% chance of securing victory, Buffalo Sabres are favorites for this game and the sportsbooks have them at betting odds of -135. Seattle Kraken are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +115.

There is a puck line of 1.5 and total goals has a line of 6. A Totals bet relates to the number of goals that will be scored overall. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 6 at -105.

There’s a chance to back the Sabres at -100 to reach the 3-goal total before their opponents. Should you want to go against the favorites, the Kraken are available at +165.

There are hundreds of game lines and team props when it comes to wagering on the National Hockey League and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Tage Thompson Favorite to Light the Lamp First

Favorite Tage Thompson is now available at +800 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.

Player Goals

Tage Thompson (Sabres)
First
+135
Anytime
+800
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Jared McCann (Kraken)
First
+190
Anytime
+1050
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John-Jason Peterka (Sabres)
First
+195
Anytime
+1050
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Alex Tuch (Sabres)
First
+205
Anytime
+1100
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Player Shots

Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Over 3.5
+135
Under 3.5
-175
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Jared McCann (Kraken)
Over 2.5
+110
Under 2.5
-143
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John-Jason Peterka (Sabres)
Over 2.5
+105
Under 2.5
-133
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Micro Betting

There are lots of exciting NHL micro betting lines that are created and they are available in-game. Among them are next goalscorer, next team to find the net and whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

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Moneyline

  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

Puck Line

Total Goals

Total Goals

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Team News

Seattle Kraken Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
19 Jared McCann 42 17.8 13 17 30 5
9 Chandler Stephenson 41 19.89 5 22 27 -11
17 Jaden Schwartz 42 17.8 13 13 26 -3

Buffalo Sabres Player Stats & Roster

# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
72 Tage Thompson 37 18.84 19 15 34 2
17 Jason Zucker 42 15.87 15 16 31 3
89 Alex Tuch 42 19.51 14 17 31 13

Injuries & Suspensions

Seattle Kraken Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jordan Eberle
Injured
Yanni Gourde
Injured

Buffalo Sabres Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jordan Greenway
Injured
Beck Malenstyn
Injured
Jiri Kulich
Injured
Mattias Samuelsson
Injured

Starting Lineups

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

Seattle Kraken logo Seattle Kraken

1
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
26
Rasmus Dahlin
4
Bowen Byram
17
Jason Zucker
24
Dylan Cozens
72
Tage Thompson
84
Kaapo Kakko
10
Matthew Beniers
17
Jaden Schwartz
6
Adam Larsson
29
Vince Dunn
35
Joey Daccord

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

Seattle Kraken logo Seattle Kraken

1
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
25
Owen Power
75
Connor Clifton
77
John-Jason Peterka
71
Ryan McLeod
89
Alex Tuch
22
Oliver Bjorkstrand
9
Chandler Stephenson
95
Andre Burakovsky
62
Brandon Montour
24
Jamie Oleksiak
35
Joey Daccord

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

Seattle Kraken logo Seattle Kraken

1
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
78
Jacob Bryson
10
Henri Jokiharju
9
Zach Benson
19
Peyton Krebs
22
Jack Quinn
20
Eeli Tolvanen
51
Shane Wright
19
Jared McCann
28
Josh Mahura
41
Ryker Evans
35
Joey Daccord

Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres

Seattle Kraken logo Seattle Kraken

1
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen
8
Dennis Gilbert
48
Tyson Kozak
81
Sam Lafferty
13
Brandon Tanev
67
Mitchell Stephens
12
Tye Kartye
35
Joey Daccord

Previous Seattle Kraken Lineups

09 Jan NHL
Kraken 2-6 Blue Jackets
06 Jan NHL
Devils 3-2 Kraken
04 Jan NHL
Oilers 4-2 Kraken
02 Jan NHL
Canucks 4-3 Kraken
30 Dec NHL
Utah HC 2-5 Kraken
28 Dec NHL
Kraken 5-4 Canucks
22 Dec NHL
Kraken 2-5 Avalanche
21 Dec NHL
Kraken 2-6 Golden Knights
19 Dec NHL
Kraken 1-3 Blackhawks
17 Dec NHL
Senators 3-0 Kraken

Previous Buffalo Sabres Lineups

09 Jan NHL
Sabres 4-0 Senators
06 Jan NHL
Capitals 3-4 Sabres
04 Jan NHL
Sabres 1-3 Golden Knights
02 Jan NHL
Sabres 5-6 Avalanche
31 Dec NHL
Sabres 2-4 Stars
29 Dec NHL
Sabres 4-2 Blues
27 Dec NHL
Blackhawks 2-6 Sabres
23 Dec NHL
Sabres 7-1 Islanders
21 Dec NHL
Sabres 1-3 Bruins
20 Dec NHL
Maple Leafs 6-3 Sabres

NHL Standings

Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 48 33 10 5 71 0.74 28 33 170 116 54 16-4-4 17-6-1 0-2 8-2 6W
2 Carolina 49 30 16 3 63 0.643 26 30 165 137 28 19-5-1 11-11-2 0-2 7-3 4W
3 New Jersey 50 27 17 6 60 0.6 25 27 153 126 27 14-8-4 13-9-2 0-1 3-7 1W
4 Columbus 49 23 19 7 53 0.541 18 19 166 166 0 16-5-3 7-14-4 4-1 7-3 1L
5 NY Rangers 48 24 20 4 52 0.542 22 23 145 143 2 12-9-2 12-11-2 1-0 7-3 2W
6 Philadelphia 50 22 22 6 50 0.5 13 19 150 171 -21 11-11-1 11-11-5 3-3 5-5 2L
7 Pittsburgh 50 20 22 8 48 0.48 14 19 149 185 -36 12-10-3 8-12-5 1-4 3-7 1L
8 NY Islanders 47 20 20 7 47 0.5 16 18 127 139 -12 10-11-2 10-9-5 2-1 6-4 3W
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Toronto 49 30 17 2 62 0.633 25 30 153 142 11 19-10-0 11-7-2 0-0 6-4 1L
2 Florida 49 28 18 3 59 0.602 22 24 159 146 13 13-9-2 15-9-1 4-0 5-5 1L
3 Tampa Bay 47 26 18 3 55 0.585 21 25 171 134 37 15-6-1 11-12-2 1-1 6-4 1W
4 Boston 50 24 20 6 54 0.54 17 24 136 158 -22 15-7-3 9-13-3 0-1 4-6 1W
5 Ottawa 48 24 20 4 52 0.542 18 23 132 134 -2 12-7-2 12-13-2 1-1 5-5 2L
6 Montreal 48 24 20 4 52 0.542 17 22 147 161 -14 13-8-3 11-12-1 2-2 7-3 1L
7 Detroit 48 22 21 5 49 0.51 18 21 136 154 -18 13-11-2 9-10-3 1-0 6-4 1W
8 Buffalo 48 18 25 5 41 0.427 14 16 147 166 -19 9-12-3 9-13-2 2-1 4-6 1L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 50 33 14 3 69 0.69 28 33 175 122 53 19-5-3 14-9-0 0-0 6-4 2W
2 Dallas 48 30 17 1 61 0.635 25 28 153 120 33 18-7-1 12-10-0 2-0 6-4 1W
3 Minnesota 48 28 16 4 60 0.625 22 26 140 138 2 11-11-1 17-5-3 2-2 5-5 1L
4 Colorado 49 28 19 2 58 0.592 23 27 162 153 9 14-10-2 14-9-0 1-1 4-6 2L
5 St Louis 49 23 22 4 50 0.51 16 21 140 147 -7 11-11-1 12-11-3 2-0 5-5 1L
6 Utah 48 21 20 7 49 0.51 16 21 138 144 -6 8-11-4 13-9-3 0-2 4-6 1L
7 Nashville 47 18 22 7 43 0.457 15 17 128 149 -21 12-8-3 6-14-4 1-0 7-3 5W
8 Chicago 48 15 28 5 35 0.365 13 14 126 166 -40 10-13-2 5-15-3 1-1 3-7 2L
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 49 30 15 4 64 0.653 27 29 167 138 29 18-6-1 12-9-3 1-2 3-7 1L
2 Edmonton 48 30 15 3 63 0.656 23 30 159 131 28 16-8-1 14-7-2 0-0 7-3 1W
3 LA Kings 45 26 14 5 57 0.633 24 26 131 111 20 15-3-1 11-11-4 0-1 6-4 1W
4 Calgary 46 23 16 7 53 0.576 17 20 125 134 -9 15-6-3 8-10-4 3-1 6-4 2W
5 Vancouver 47 20 17 10 50 0.532 16 19 133 152 -19 8-10-6 12-7-4 1-1 2-8 2L
6 Seattle 49 21 25 3 45 0.459 17 20 143 157 -14 11-11-3 10-14-0 1-2 4-6 1L
7 Anaheim 48 19 23 6 44 0.458 13 17 118 151 -33 10-12-2 9-11-4 2-2 3-7 1W
8 San Jose 51 14 31 6 34 0.333 10 14 135 188 -53 8-15-1 6-16-5 0-4 2-8 5L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 48 33 10 5 71 0.74 28 33 170 116 54 16-4-4 17-6-1 0-2 8-2 6W
2 Carolina 49 30 16 3 63 0.643 26 30 165 137 28 19-5-1 11-11-2 0-2 7-3 4W
3 Toronto 49 30 17 2 62 0.633 25 30 153 142 11 19-10-0 11-7-2 0-0 6-4 1L
4 New Jersey 50 27 17 6 60 0.6 25 27 153 126 27 14-8-4 13-9-2 0-1 3-7 1W
5 Florida 49 28 18 3 59 0.602 22 24 159 146 13 13-9-2 15-9-1 4-0 5-5 1L
6 Tampa Bay 47 26 18 3 55 0.585 21 25 171 134 37 15-6-1 11-12-2 1-1 6-4 1W
7 Boston 50 24 20 6 54 0.54 17 24 136 158 -22 15-7-3 9-13-3 0-1 4-6 1W
8 Columbus 49 23 19 7 53 0.541 18 19 166 166 0 16-5-3 7-14-4 4-1 7-3 1L
9 NY Rangers 48 24 20 4 52 0.542 22 23 145 143 2 12-9-2 12-11-2 1-0 7-3 2W
10 Ottawa 48 24 20 4 52 0.542 18 23 132 134 -2 12-7-2 12-13-2 1-1 5-5 2L
11 Montreal 48 24 20 4 52 0.542 17 22 147 161 -14 13-8-3 11-12-1 2-2 7-3 1L
12 Philadelphia 50 22 22 6 50 0.5 13 19 150 171 -21 11-11-1 11-11-5 3-3 5-5 2L
13 Detroit 48 22 21 5 49 0.51 18 21 136 154 -18 13-11-2 9-10-3 1-0 6-4 1W
14 Pittsburgh 50 20 22 8 48 0.48 14 19 149 185 -36 12-10-3 8-12-5 1-4 3-7 1L
15 NY Islanders 47 20 20 7 47 0.5 16 18 127 139 -12 10-11-2 10-9-5 2-1 6-4 3W
16 Buffalo 48 18 25 5 41 0.427 14 16 147 166 -19 9-12-3 9-13-2 2-1 4-6 1L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Winnipeg 50 33 14 3 69 0.69 28 33 175 122 53 19-5-3 14-9-0 0-0 6-4 2W
2 Vegas 49 30 15 4 64 0.653 27 29 167 138 29 18-6-1 12-9-3 1-2 3-7 1L
3 Edmonton 48 30 15 3 63 0.656 23 30 159 131 28 16-8-1 14-7-2 0-0 7-3 1W
4 Dallas 48 30 17 1 61 0.635 25 28 153 120 33 18-7-1 12-10-0 2-0 6-4 1W
5 Minnesota 48 28 16 4 60 0.625 22 26 140 138 2 11-11-1 17-5-3 2-2 5-5 1L
6 Colorado 49 28 19 2 58 0.592 23 27 162 153 9 14-10-2 14-9-0 1-1 4-6 2L
7 LA Kings 45 26 14 5 57 0.633 24 26 131 111 20 15-3-1 11-11-4 0-1 6-4 1W
8 Calgary 46 23 16 7 53 0.576 17 20 125 134 -9 15-6-3 8-10-4 3-1 6-4 2W
9 Vancouver 47 20 17 10 50 0.532 16 19 133 152 -19 8-10-6 12-7-4 1-1 2-8 2L
10 St Louis 49 23 22 4 50 0.51 16 21 140 147 -7 11-11-1 12-11-3 2-0 5-5 1L
11 Utah 48 21 20 7 49 0.51 16 21 138 144 -6 8-11-4 13-9-3 0-2 4-6 1L
12 Seattle 49 21 25 3 45 0.459 17 20 143 157 -14 11-11-3 10-14-0 1-2 4-6 1L
13 Anaheim 48 19 23 6 44 0.458 13 17 118 151 -33 10-12-2 9-11-4 2-2 3-7 1W
14 Nashville 47 18 22 7 43 0.457 15 17 128 149 -21 12-8-3 6-14-4 1-0 7-3 5W
15 Chicago 48 15 28 5 35 0.365 13 14 126 166 -40 10-13-2 5-15-3 1-1 3-7 2L
16 San Jose 51 14 31 6 34 0.333 10 14 135 188 -53 8-15-1 6-16-5 0-4 2-8 5L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Washington 48 33 10 5 71 0.74 28 33 170 116 54 16-4-4 17-6-1 0-2 8-2 6W
2 Winnipeg 50 33 14 3 69 0.69 28 33 175 122 53 19-5-3 14-9-0 0-0 6-4 2W
3 Vegas 49 30 15 4 64 0.653 27 29 167 138 29 18-6-1 12-9-3 1-2 3-7 1L
4 Edmonton 48 30 15 3 63 0.656 23 30 159 131 28 16-8-1 14-7-2 0-0 7-3 1W
5 Carolina 49 30 16 3 63 0.643 26 30 165 137 28 19-5-1 11-11-2 0-2 7-3 4W
6 Toronto 49 30 17 2 62 0.633 25 30 153 142 11 19-10-0 11-7-2 0-0 6-4 1L
7 Dallas 48 30 17 1 61 0.635 25 28 153 120 33 18-7-1 12-10-0 2-0 6-4 1W
8 Minnesota 48 28 16 4 60 0.625 22 26 140 138 2 11-11-1 17-5-3 2-2 5-5 1L
9 New Jersey 50 27 17 6 60 0.6 25 27 153 126 27 14-8-4 13-9-2 0-1 3-7 1W
10 Florida 49 28 18 3 59 0.602 22 24 159 146 13 13-9-2 15-9-1 4-0 5-5 1L
11 Colorado 49 28 19 2 58 0.592 23 27 162 153 9 14-10-2 14-9-0 1-1 4-6 2L
12 LA Kings 45 26 14 5 57 0.633 24 26 131 111 20 15-3-1 11-11-4 0-1 6-4 1W
13 Tampa Bay 47 26 18 3 55 0.585 21 25 171 134 37 15-6-1 11-12-2 1-1 6-4 1W
14 Boston 50 24 20 6 54 0.54 17 24 136 158 -22 15-7-3 9-13-3 0-1 4-6 1W
15 Calgary 46 23 16 7 53 0.576 17 20 125 134 -9 15-6-3 8-10-4 3-1 6-4 2W
16 Columbus 49 23 19 7 53 0.541 18 19 166 166 0 16-5-3 7-14-4 4-1 7-3 1L
17 NY Rangers 48 24 20 4 52 0.542 22 23 145 143 2 12-9-2 12-11-2 1-0 7-3 2W
18 Ottawa 48 24 20 4 52 0.542 18 23 132 134 -2 12-7-2 12-13-2 1-1 5-5 2L
19 Montreal 48 24 20 4 52 0.542 17 22 147 161 -14 13-8-3 11-12-1 2-2 7-3 1L
20 Vancouver 47 20 17 10 50 0.532 16 19 133 152 -19 8-10-6 12-7-4 1-1 2-8 2L
21 St Louis 49 23 22 4 50 0.51 16 21 140 147 -7 11-11-1 12-11-3 2-0 5-5 1L
22 Philadelphia 50 22 22 6 50 0.5 13 19 150 171 -21 11-11-1 11-11-5 3-3 5-5 2L
23 Detroit 48 22 21 5 49 0.51 18 21 136 154 -18 13-11-2 9-10-3 1-0 6-4 1W
24 Utah 48 21 20 7 49 0.51 16 21 138 144 -6 8-11-4 13-9-3 0-2 4-6 1L
25 Pittsburgh 50 20 22 8 48 0.48 14 19 149 185 -36 12-10-3 8-12-5 1-4 3-7 1L
26 NY Islanders 47 20 20 7 47 0.5 16 18 127 139 -12 10-11-2 10-9-5 2-1 6-4 3W
27 Seattle 49 21 25 3 45 0.459 17 20 143 157 -14 11-11-3 10-14-0 1-2 4-6 1L
28 Anaheim 48 19 23 6 44 0.458 13 17 118 151 -33 10-12-2 9-11-4 2-2 3-7 1W
29 Nashville 47 18 22 7 43 0.457 15 17 128 149 -21 12-8-3 6-14-4 1-0 7-3 5W
30 Buffalo 48 18 25 5 41 0.427 14 16 147 166 -19 9-12-3 9-13-2 2-1 4-6 1L
31 Chicago 48 15 28 5 35 0.365 13 14 126 166 -40 10-13-2 5-15-3 1-1 3-7 2L
32 San Jose 51 14 31 6 34 0.333 10 14 135 188 -53 8-15-1 6-16-5 0-4 2-8 5L