Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 10/26/24

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Red Wings and Sabres. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 6.5 goals, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 vs. the Red Wings.

DETROIT RED WINGS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5

This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 1:00 ET on Saturday, October 26th.

WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:

  • Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Red Wings to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
  • We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+120)
  • The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Can Detroit Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

With a 5-3 win over the Devils, the Red Wings moved above .500 to 4-3-0. Detroit covered the puck line as underdogs, and the total of 8 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5 goals.

All five of the Red Wings’ goals came from different players. They trailed 1-0 early but tied it up at 18:09 in the first period with a goal from Christian Fischer.

Detroit’s offense found the net five times in their 5-3 victory over New Jersey. The Red Wings had 20 shots on goal, with five different players scoring. Christian Fischer opened the scoring for Detroit with his first goal of the season, followed by Alex DeBrincat’s third goal. Dylan Larkin added his fourth, and Patrick Kane netted his second, while Michael Rasmussen capped the scoring with an empty-netter.

After a scoreless second period, the Red Wings scored three times in the third, including two power-play goals from Larkin and Kane. Lucas Raymond picked up two assists, bringing his total to six for the season. Detroit finished the game with 10 giveaways.

Defensively, the Red Wings will look to improve on their last performance, where they allowed the Devils to score first and then tie the game twice. All three goals they gave up came on the power play. Cam Talbot made 37 saves with a 92.5% save percentage, and the defense contributed 10 takeaways and 24 hits.

Can the Sabres Grab a Win at Home?

Buffalo moved closer to .500 with a 4-2 win over the Stars, bringing their record to 3-4-1. As underdogs on the puck line, the Sabres not only won but also covered. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined score hit that number exactly.

All four of the Sabres’ goals came from different players. They built a 3-0 lead before the Stars responded with two goals in the third period. Alex Tuch sealed the win with an empty-net goal at 19:49 in the final period.

Buffalo found the net four times in their 4-2 victory over Dallas, with Alex Tuch adding his third goal of the season on an empty net. Tage Thompson, who scored earlier in the game, now has five goals this season. Peyton Krebs scored for the first time this year, while Ryan McLeod netted his fourth.

The Sabres took 25 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period. They then scored twice in the second period and added two more in the third. Owen Power contributed with two assists, bringing his season total to four.

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen had a strong night in goal, posting a 93.3% save percentage with 28 saves. The Sabres’ defense also recorded 10 takeaways and 17 hits. However, after taking a 3-0 lead early in the 3rd period, they allowed two late goals from the Stars, at 15:24 and 17:48.