Anaheim Ducks vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction for Saturday, January 10, 2026

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The Anaheim Ducks will visit the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center on Saturday, January 10, 2026. The game will start at 7:00 PM and will be broadcast on ESPN+. Both teams are looking to improve their standings in their respective divisions.

Anaheim, led by head coach Joel Quenneville, holds a record of 21-20-3. They rank 10th in the Western Conference and 6th in the Western Pacific Division. On the other hand, Buffalo has a 23-15-4 record under head coach Lindy Ruff. They are 9th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Ducks vs Sabres Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Anaheim Ducks vs. Buffalo Sabres
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine -158, Anaheim Ducks MoneyLine +132

Anaheim Ducks Team Preview

The Anaheim Ducks have had a rough patch recently. They have lost their last five games. Their most recent game was a 5-2 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes. In that game, they had only 13 shots on goal.

In the season, the Ducks rank 6th in goals with 143 and 7th in assists with 242. They have taken a lot of shots, ranking 3rd with 1342 shots on goal. However, their power play goals rank only 12th with 24 goals.

Troy Terry has been a key player for the Ducks. He has played 43 games, scoring 13 goals and making 29 assists. Leo Carlsson is another top performer with 17 goals and 25 assists in 43 games.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have shown some strong performances recently. In their game against the New York Rangers, they won 5-2. Jason Zucker, Mattias Samuelsson, and Ryan McLeod each had a goal and an assist.

Another notable win came against the Vancouver Canucks with a 5-3 score. Alex Tuch and Bowen Byram were key players in this game. Tuch recorded one goal and one assist, while Byram added two assists.

The Sabres also had a solid victory over the Dallas Stars, winning 4-1. Tage Thompson stood out with two goals and one assist. The team combined for 24 hits, showcasing their physical play.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are favored to win against the Anaheim Ducks. The Sabres have a MoneyLine of -158, while the Ducks are at +132. Buffalo’s strong goal-scoring rank at 6th in the league gives them an edge. The projected score is Buffalo 4, Anaheim 3.

The total for this game is set at 6.5. The over is at -125, and the under is at +102. Both teams have high goal-scoring potential, with Buffalo ranked 6th and Anaheim 13th in goals. The projected total score is 7, so the recommendation is to take the over.