Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction 1/31/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Friday, January 31st at the KeyBank Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Predators’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Sabres’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Nashville

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Buffalo

-Recent betting trends in games played between Nashville and Buffalo

-A summary that ties it all together produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Predators and Sabres. 

What a Win for the Sabres

It has been an inconsistent season for the Sabres, but they are coming off quite the victory in the last game. The Sabres scored seven goals and that was enough for the five-goal victory. JJ Petrka had a strong game putting up three goals and adding an assist. Tage Thompson also scored three goals and added an assist. Two games ago against the Edmonton Oilers, the Sabres ended up losing 3-2.

The Sabres are averaging 3.08 goals while their defense is giving up 3.4 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while the defense is ranked 29th in the league. They are shooting 11.07 percent which is 9th in the league. In this game, the Sabres are going to need the offense to get out to a fast start here. The Sabres will meet the Devils and Blue Jackets after this game.

Why the Sabres Will Win

• The Predators have lost each of their last six road games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The underdogs have won three of the Predators’ last four games at KeyBank Center.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as underdogs against the Predators.
• The Predators have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games as road favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Predators have lost the second period in each of their last three games.

Predators Are Struggling

The Predators in the last game faced off against the Vancouver Canucks and they scored a goal while the defense gave up three goals and that led to the defeat. Tommy Novak scored a goal. Juuse Saros wasn’t awful in goal but he saved 19 of the 21 shots that he faced. Two games ago against the Anaheim Ducks, the Predators scored two goals but the defense gave up five goals, and that led to the defeat. 

The Predators are averaging 2.65 goals while their defense is giving up 3.2 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 25th. They are averaging 30.24 shots per game which is 5th best in the league. Filip Forsberg has scored 18 goals and added 31 assists so far this season. 

Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

At home, the Sabres are going to find success here. The Predators offense is averaging 2.65 goals per game and that type of production isn’t going to be enough to get the job done. The Sabres are averaging 3.08 goals per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Look for a 3-1 or 4-1 type of game. Back the Sabres on the money line to end up cashing.