Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction NHL Picks 12/9/24

In this article, we will formulate a Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 9th, at the KeyBank Center.  To formulate this prediction, we will look at: 

-The Red Wings’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Sabres’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Detroit

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Buffalo

-Recent betting trends in games played between Detroit and Buffalo

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

Sabres Look to Bounce Back

The Sabres faced the Utah Hockey Club in the last game, and they didn’t play that well. The Sabres scored two goals, but the defense gave up five goals, leading to the defeat. Ukko-Pekka Luukonen saved 23 of the 28 shots that he faced, and the goaltending is going to need to be a whole lot better here. The Sabres are averaging 2.93 goals while their defense is giving up 3.85 goals per game. The offense is ranked 19th in the league while the defense is ranked 24th. Alex Tuck has scored eight goals and added 16 assists so far this season. The Sabres will face the Rangers following this one.

Red Wings Offense is Struggling 

The Red Wings offense is struggling heading into this game and they have lost five games in a row. Over the last two games, the Red Wings have scored only two goals total and they are going to need to find a way to get the offense going here. In the last game against the Colorado Avalanche, they ended up losing 2-1. Lucas Raymond scored the only goal for the Red Wings. Ville Husso had a strong game saving 23 of the 25 shots that he faced. The Red Wings are averaging 2.48 goals while their defense is giving up 3.07 goals per game. The offense is ranked 29th in the league while the defense is ranked 19th. The Red Wings will meet the Flyers, Maple Leafs, Flyers, and Canadiens after this game.

Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

This game is going to be lower-scoring. The Red Wings’ offense has been a problem heading into this game and they are going to really struggle to get the offense going here. The Red Wings are averaging 2.48 goals while the Sabres are averaging only 2.93 goals per game. Both the Red Wings and Sabres are going to really struggle here, and that will lead to this game staying under the total.