Buffalo Sabres vs Nashville Predators Prediction 2/8/25 NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Buffalo Sabres vs Nashville Predators prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, February 8th at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup. 

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres are 22-26-5 this year after they defeated Columbus by a score of 3-2 in their last game. Buffalo saw their lead cut from 3-1 to 3-2 in the third period, but they were able to lock down defensively and get the win. The Sabres were outshot by a total of 29-21, won 51.9% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Tuch (2) and Byram, while Reimer stopped 27 out of 29 shots in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Sabres defeated the Devils by a score of 4-3 and the Predators by a score of 4-3. Buffalo has won four games in a row and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 49 points. Buffalo has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 3.36 goals against per game, while also going 16.2% on the power play and 78.6% on the penalty kill this season. Tage Thompson (questionable) has led Buffalo with 26 goals, 22 assists, and 145 shots on goal, while JJ Peterka has added 15 goals, 26 assists, and 114 shots on goal. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 18-15-4 with a 2.97 goals against average and an .897 save percentage this year. 

Nashville Predators Betting Preview

The Nashville Predators are 18-28-7 this season after they lost to Chicago by a score of 6-2 in their last game. Nashville tied the game at one in the first period, but they allowed the next five goals in the game for the loss. The Predators outshot Chicago by a total of 33-30, won 54.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Nashville got goals from Novak and Sissons, while Saros stopped 24 out of 30 shots in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Predators lost to the Senators by a score of 5-2 and the Penguins by a score of 3-0. Nashville has lost six games in a row and they are currently second to last in the Central standings with 43 points. Nashville has scored 2.60 goals per game and they have allowed 3.25 goals against per game, while also going 21.5% on the power play and 82.2% on the penalty kill this season. Filip Forsberg has led Nashville with 19 goals, 32 assists, and 190 shots on goal, while Jonathan Marchessault has added 16 goals, 23 assists, and 161 shots on goal. Justus Annunen is 6-3-0 with a 2.81 goals against average and a .908 save percentage this year. 

Why the Sabres will beat the Predators 

• The Sabres have won each of their last three games as road underdogs following a home win.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in seven of the Sabres’ last eight games at Bridgestone Arena.

Total Goals Facts

• Five of the Sabres’ last six games following a win have gone OVER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last nine games as underdogs.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Tage Thompson has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last four road games against Central Division opponents.
• Jason Zucker has scored at least one goal in each of the Sabres’ last four games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.
• Tage Thompson has recorded at least one point in each of the Sabres’ last six games as underdogs against Central Division opponents.

Buffalo Sabres vs Nashville Predators Prediction 

Nashville comes into this matchup looking to snap a lengthy losing streak and they have been the most disappointing team in the NHL this year, but they will be at home for this one. The Predators are 12-10-3 at home this season, while the Sabres are 9-14-2 on the road. Buffalo has been inconsistent for most of this season, but they have won four games in a row and they have scored 18 goals in those four wins. I keep expecting Nashville to turn things around, but they continue to play very poorly and will be on a back-to-back. Take the Sabres to get the win here.