Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings Betting Pick & Prediction 3/12/25

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sabres and Red Wings. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on TNT, and it’s hosted by the Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Red Wings are favored by -1.5 against the Sabres in a Atlantic division matchup.

BUFFALO SABRES VS DETROIT RED WINGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Detroit Red Wings -1.5

This game will be played at Little Caesars Arena at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, March 12th.

WHY BET THE DETROIT RED WINGS:

• With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Red Wings to secure a 4-3 victory.
• Take the Red Wings on the moneyline
• On the spread, we like Sabres (+1.5)

Do the Sabres Stand a Chance on the Road?

Buffalo fell to 25-32-6 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres took an early lead with a short-handed goal by Alex Tuch, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second period.

The total line for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. The Sabres were shut out after Tuch’s goal, which came at 11:39 in the first period.

Buffalo’s offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch netting the lone goal, his fifth of the season, on a shorthanded effort. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but came up empty on the power play.

Buffalo recorded 13 giveaways and failed to score after Tuch’s goal at 8:21 in the first period. The Sabres were shut out in both the second and third periods.

Buffalo’s defense had a strong first and third period, but they gave up two goals in the second, both on the power play. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Will Detroit Find a Way to Win at Home?

With a 2-1 win over the Sabres, the Red Wings improved to 30-28-6 this season. Detroit, favored by -1.5 goals, didn’t cover the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

After trailing in the first period, the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second. Both of Detroit’s goals came on the power play, courtesy of Dylan Larkin.

Detroit’s offense took 23 shots on goal in their 2-1 win over Buffalo, but only found the net twice, both on power plays. Dylan Larkin scored his 6th and 7th goals of the season, with his first coming 7:49 into the second period and his second at 14:38.

Lucas Raymond picked up his 10th assist on Larkin’s second goal, while Alex DeBrincat added his 4th assist. The Red Wings had 15 giveaways in the game.

Detroit’s defense gave up the first goal at 11:39 in the first period, but they shut down the Sabres after that, leading to a 2-1 win. Cam Talbot made 31 saves with a 96.9% save percentage, and the defense added 4 takeaways, 11 hits, and 16 blocks.