Buffalo Sabres vs San Jose Sharks Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/19

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The Buffalo Sabres will visit the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center on Thursday, March 19, 2026. The game is set to begin at 10:00 PM and will be aired on NBCS. Buffalo comes into this game with a strong record of 42-20-6, holding the top spot in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

San Jose, with a record of 32-28-6, will aim to improve their standings in the Western Pacific Division. The Sharks currently rank sixth in their division. Both teams will look to secure a win as the regular season continues to unfold.

Sabres vs Sharks Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. San Jose Sharks
  • Venue: SAP Center
  • Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres -148, San Jose Sharks +126

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have won four of their last five games. Their recent victory against the Vegas Golden Knights ended with a score of 2-0. Josh Norris and Josh Doan each scored a goal in that game.

In a close game against the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Sabres came out on top with a 3-2 win. Owen Power and Jack Quinn each found the net. Alex Lyon, the goalie, had 16 saves in that game.

Throughout the season, Tage Thompson has been a key player. He has scored 34 goals and has 36 assists. Rasmus Dahlin and Alex Tuch are also top performers for the Sabres this season.

San Jose Sharks Team Preview

The San Jose Sharks have had mixed results in their recent games. They lost to the Edmonton Oilers 5-3, with Kiefer Sherwood and Dmitry Orlov each having a goal and an assist. In their previous game against the Ottawa Senators, they fell 7-4, with Mario Ferraro contributing a goal and an assist.

Despite some losses, the Sharks showed strength against the Montreal Canadiens, winning 4-2. Macklin Celebrini was a standout with two goals and an assist. Their win over the Boston Bruins also ended 4-2, thanks to strong performances from William Eklund and Tyler Toffoli.

Macklin Celebrini leads the team with 35 goals this season, showing his ability to score consistently. The Sharks rank 14th in goals and power play goals, indicating they can find the net but need to improve defensively. Yaroslav Askarov has been in the net for most games, with 19 wins in 40 appearances.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are the favorite with a moneyline of -148 against the San Jose Sharks at +126. The Sabres have strong skater stats, ranking 5th in goals and 6th in assists. With these numbers, the Sabres are the pick to win, projecting a score of 4-3.

The total for this game is set at 6.5, with the over at -128 and the under at +105. Both teams have high goals against, suggesting a high-scoring game. The recommendation is to take the over, as the projected score is 4-3, totaling 7 goals.