Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/28

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The Seattle Kraken will visit the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center on Saturday. This NHL regular season game is set for March 28, 2026, at 5:30 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Kraken, led by head coach Lane Lambert, hold a record of 32-29-10. They are ranked 10th in the Western Conference and 5th in the Western Pacific Division. The Sabres, coached by Lindy Ruff, stand strong with a record of 44-22-8. They sit 2nd in the Eastern Conference and lead the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Kraken vs Sabres Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Seattle Kraken +1.5 (-154), Buffalo Sabres -1.5 (+127), Over/Under 6.5

Seattle Kraken Team Preview

The Seattle Kraken recently had a win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. They scored 4 goals on 20 shots. Brandon Montour led with 2 goals.

In their game against the Florida Panthers, the Kraken lost by one goal. They scored 4 goals but allowed 5. Jordan Eberle had a goal and an assist.

Against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Kraken lost 2-5. They managed only 17 shots on goal. Kaapo Kakko contributed with a goal and an assist.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have faced some challenges in their recent games. They lost to the Detroit Red Wings with a score of 5-2. In that game, Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin each scored a goal.

In another recent game, the Sabres lost to the Boston Bruins 4-3. They managed to score two power-play goals in that game. Jason Zucker stood out with two goals for the team.

Despite these losses, the Sabres had a strong performance against the Los Angeles Kings. They won 4-1, with solid contributions from Zach Benson and Rasmus Dahlin. Their defense was effective, allowing only one goal.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are favored to win against the Seattle Kraken. The Sabres have a moneyline of -198, while the Kraken are at +166. Based on the stats, the Sabres have strong scoring and assists, ranking 4th and 5th respectively, which supports picking them to win with a projected score of 4-3.

The over/under for this game is set at 6.5. The projected total score is 7, suggesting that the game will go over. Both teams have shown offensive capabilities, with the Sabres ranked 4th in goals and the Kraken not far behind in shots on goal. Thus, the recommendation is to take the over at -103.