Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction 1/15/25 NHL Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Tuesday, January 14th at the KeyBank Center. To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Hurricanes’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Sabres’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Carolina

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Buffalo

-Recent betting trends in games played between Carolina and Buffalo

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

Big Game for the Hurricanes

It is a big game for the Hurricanes here as they don’t want to drop two games in a row. In the last game against the Anaheim Ducks, they were at home, but they ended up losing in overtime. The Hurricanes scored two goals in the third period to even tie the game, but they still ended up losing in overtime. Martin Necas finished with two assists but it wasn’t enough. Pytor Kochetkov saved 17 of the 20 shots that he faced. Two games against the Vancouver Canucks, they were able to secure a 2-0 victory. 

The Hurricanes are averaging 3.34 goals while their defense is giving up 2.7 goals per game. The offense is ranked 6th in the league while the defense is ranked 9th in the league. Martin Necas has been the top player for the Hurricanes and he has scored 15 goals and added 35 assists so far this season. Pyotr Kochetkov is going to be in goal and he sits with a 16-9-2 record and he’s giving up 2.54 goals per game. 

Why the Hurricanes Will Beat the Sabres

• The Sabres have lost each of their last six night games following a home loss.
• The Hurricanes have won 16 of their last 19 games against the Sabres.
• The Hurricanes have covered the puck line in four of their last five night games after coming off overtime.
• The Sabres have lost the first period in each of their last five Wednesday games at KeyBank Center.

Sabres Look to Bounce Back

The Sabres have not found a whole lot of success overall this season, and they are coming off another loss in the last game. The Sabres faced off against the Seattle Kraken in the last game and they scored two goals but the defense gave up six goals. Ukko-Pekka Luukonen was in goal and he saved 23 of the 28 shots that he faced. JJ Peterkla did have a strong offensive game finishing with two assists. 

The Sabres are averaging 3.02 goals while their defense is giving up 3.37 goals per game. The offense is ranked 12th in the league while the defense is ranked 27th. Opponents have a save percentage of .888 which is 8th in the league. Tage Thompson has scored 19 goals and added 15 assists so far this season. JJ Peterkla has also scored 10 goals and added 22 assists so far this year. Ukko-Pekka Luukonen is expected to start in goal, and he sits with a 13-13-4 record overall, and he is giving up 3.02 goals per game. The Sabres will meet the Penguins, Kraken, Canucks, Flames, and Oilers after this game.

Total Goal Facts

• Six of the Sabres’ last seven home games have gone OVER the total goals line.
• Eleven of the Hurricanes’ last 13 road games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Hurricanes’ last 10 games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in eight of the Sabres’ last nine games following a loss.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

The Carolina Hurricanes are going to put on a show in this game. The Sabres defense overall this season is giving up 3.37 goals per game and they are going to really struggle again in this game. The Hurricanes are averaging 3.34 goals per game and they are going to put on a show with the offense here. This game is going to get out of control early. Back the Hurricanes on the puck line to cash here.