Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/27

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The Detroit Red Wings will visit the Buffalo Sabres for an NHL regular season game. The game will take place at KeyBank Center on Friday, March 27, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on NHLN.

Detroit holds a record of 38-25-8 and ranks 10th in their conference. Buffalo stands at 44-21-8 and is 2nd in their conference. Both teams are in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Red Wings vs Sabres Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Detroit Red Wings +136, Buffalo Sabres -160

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings have had mixed results in their recent games. They won against the Montreal Canadiens with a score of 3-1. However, they lost to both the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins, with scores of 3-2 and 4-2, respectively.

Alex DeBrincat is a standout player for the Red Wings. He has scored 35 goals and provided 39 assists this season. Lucas Raymond and Dylan Larkin also contribute with 69 and 56 points, respectively.

John Gibson leads in the net for the Red Wings, with 26 wins in 48 games. Cam Talbot has also been reliable, securing 12 wins in 28 games. The team has yet to record a shutout this season.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have had a mixed set of recent games. They lost to the Boston Bruins by a score of 4-3. Despite the loss, Jason Zucker scored two goals, and Tage Thompson added two assists.

In their game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Sabres fell short with a 6-5 loss. Owen Power and Zach Benson each scored a goal and added an assist. The team managed 29 shots on goal but could not secure the win.

Against the Los Angeles Kings, the Sabres came out on top with a 4-1 victory. Zach Benson and Rasmus Dahlin each contributed a goal. The Sabres had 33 shots on goal and limited the Kings to just one goal.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are the favorite with a moneyline of -160. They have strong skater stats, ranking 3rd in goals and 5th in assists for the season. The projected score is Buffalo 4, Detroit 3. Based on these stats, picking Buffalo Sabres to win straight up is recommended.

The total for the game is set at 6.5 with the under at -129. Both teams have solid offensive numbers, but the defenses also rank well in goals against. The projected total is 7. Choosing the over 6.5 at +105 is recommended, considering the offensive capabilities of both teams.