Buffalo Sabres (25-33-6) vs Vegas Golden Knights (39-19-7)
Game Info: Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 12:30 pm (KeyBank Center)
The Line: Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres +160 / Vegas Golden Knights -192 — Over/Under: 6.5
In this article, we will formulate a Golden Knights vs Sabres prediction for this NHL game on Saturday, March 15th at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview
The Vegas Golden Knights are 39-19-7 this season after they defeated Columbus by a score of 4-0 in their last game. Vegas scored twice in the first period, once in the second, and once in the third for the shutout win. The Golden Knights outshot Columbus by a total of 29-27, won 40.5% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Vegas got goals from Dorofeyev, Roy, Saad, and Pietrangelo, while Hill stopped all 27 shots that he faced in the game.
Prior to that shutout win, the Golden Knights lost to the Penguins by a score of 3-2 and the Kings by a score of 6-5. Vegas has won five of their last seven games and they are currently first in the Pacific standings with 85 points. Vegas has scored 3.35 goals per game and they have allowed 2.69 goals against per game, while also going 29% on the power play and 76.7% on the penalty kill this season. Jack Eichel has led Vegas with 20 goals, 59 assists, and 202 shots on goal, while Mark Stone has added 17 goals, 40 assists, and 104 shots on goal. Ilya Samsonov is 15-8-3 with a 2.81 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this season.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres are 25-33-6 this year after they lost to Detroit by a score of 7-3 in their last game. Buffalo led 1-0 in the first and only trailed 4-3 after two periods, but they allowed three goals in the third to seal the loss. The Sabres were outshot by a total of 29-26, won 58.1% of the face-offs, and went 1-3 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Benson, Norris, and Thompson, while UPL stopped 22 out of 29 shots in the loss.
Prior to that blowout loss, the Sabres defeated the Oilers by a score of 3-2 but did lose to the Panthers by a score of 4-0 before that. Buffalo has lost seven of their last eight games and they are currently last in the Atlantic standings with 56 points. Buffalo has scored 3.13 goals per game and they have allowed 3.53 goals against per game, while also going 16.8% on the power play and 75.9% on the penalty kill this season. Tage Thompson has led Buffalo with 34 goals, 24 assists, and 181 shots on goal, while JJ Peterka (day-to-day) has added 19 goals, 32 assists, and 136 shots on goal. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 21-21-4 with a 3.20 goals against average and an .889 save percentage this year.
Why the Golden Knights will beat the Sabres
- The Sabres have lost each of their last four day games against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have won six of their last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Golden Knights have covered the puck line in six of their last eight games as favorites.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in three of their last four home games.
- The favorites have won the third period in each of the Golden Knights’ last four games.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sabres’ last five day games at KeyBank Center have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Five of the Golden Knights’ last six road games following a road win have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last 10 games as favorites against the Sabres.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last nine games following a road loss.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Rasmus Dahlin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six Saturday appearances at KeyBank Center.
- Tage Thompson has scored at least one goal in four of the Sabres’ last five games as underdogs.
- Joshua Norris has recorded at least one point in each of his last eight Saturday day home appearances.
Vegas Golden Knights Player Prop Facts
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one assist in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games as favorites.
- Tomas Hertl has scored at least one goal in four of his last five appearances with his team as a road favorite against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Jack Eichel has recorded at least one point in each of the Golden Knights’ last seven games as favorites.
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Golden Knights vs Sabres Prediction
Buffalo comes into this matchup desperately looking to gain some momentum, but they have really struggled over the last few weeks. The Sabres are 16-14-3 at home this year, while the Golden Knights are 15-12-4 on the road. Vegas has won five of their last seven games and even though they haven’t been as strong on the road, they are coming off of a shutout win in Columbus. Vegas is on the front end of a back-to-back here, so it will be interesting to see who gets the start in goal, but I am going with Vegas -1.5 here, as Buffalo continues to struggle.