Sabres vs Ducks Prediction 10/29/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

Sabres vs Ducks Prediction

Buffalo comes into this matchup after snapping their losing streak with a shutout win over San Jose in their last game, but they have scored three goals or fewer in four straight. The Sabres are 2-1-3 on the road this year, while the Ducks are 1-3-1 at home. Anaheim has lost four of their last five games and they are coming off of an epic collapse against the lowly Canucks. Anaheim has a ton of young talent, but they are not staying focused right now and they have allowed at least four goals in four of their last five. I think we are going to see a lot of goals in this one, as Anaheim has gone over 6.5 goals in three of their last five. Take the over here.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres are 5-4-3 this season after they defeated the Sharks by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Buffalo scored once in the second period and once in the third in the low scoring win. The Sabres out shot San Jose by a total of 40-23, won 44.8% of the face-offs, and went 0-3 on the power play in the game. Buffalo was led by Zach Benson, who had one goal, while Colten Ellis stopped all 23 shots in the shutout win.

Prior to that game, Buffalo lost to the Capitals by a score of 4-3 and the Flyers by a score of 3-1. The Sabres have scored 2.75 goals per game and they have allowed 3.33 goals against per game, while also going 9.8% on the power play and 71.4% on the penalty kill this season. Owen Power has led the team with two goals and nine assists, while UPL is 3-3-3 with a 3.56 goals against average and an .866 save percentage this season.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks are 5-6-1 this year after they lost to the Canucks in overtime by a score of 6-5 in their last game. Anaheim led 5-2 with 7:37 left in the third period, but they allowed the last three goals in regulation and lost in OT. The Ducks were out shot by a total of 33-23, won 63.2% of the face-offs, and went 1-2 on the power play in the game. Anaheim was led by AJ Greer, who had two goals, while Lukas Dostal stopped 27 out of 33 shots in the loss.

Prior to that game, Anaheim defeated the Flyers by a score of 5-4, but did lose to the Devils by a score of 4-1 before that. The Ducks have scored 3.08 goals per game and they have allowed 3.58 goals against per game, while also going 23.7% on the power play and 77.6% on the penalty kill this season. Leo Carlsson has led the team with four goals and 11 assists, while Lukas Dostal is 4-4-0 with a 3.56 goals against average and an .872 save percentage this year.

Why the Anaheim Ducks will win

• The Ducks have won three of their last four games as underdogs against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Sabres have lost five of their last six night games following a road win.
• The Ducks have covered the puck line in five of their last six games against the Sabres.
• The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last three games at Honda Center.
• The Sabres have lost the second period in five of their last six games when leading after the first period.

Why the Buffalo Sabres will win

• The Sabres have won 12 of their last 13 night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Ducks have lost each of their last six games after coming off overtime.
• The road team has covered the puck line in eight of the Sabres’ last nine games.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in seven of their last eight games at Honda Center.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in each of their last five home games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Total Goals Facts

• Six of the Sabres’ last seven road games against Pacific Division opponents have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Three of the Ducks’ last four games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 12 of the Ducks’ last 13 home games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last eight games at Honda Center.

Anaheim Ducks Player Prop Facts

• Beckett Sennecke has scored at least one goal in each of the Ducks’ last four games at Honda Center.
• Jackson LaCombe has recorded an assist in eight of the Ducks’ last nine games as underdogs.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Zach Benson has scored a goal in each of the Sabres’ last three road games against Pacific Division opponents.
• Owen Power has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last four games as favorites against the Ducks.

Positive Trend

As you can see above, we have some good trends that are pointing to the over. Anaheim has had at least two goals in the first period in 12 of their last 13 home games, while Buffalo has gone over 1.5 goals in the second period in their last eight games at the Honda Center. I think that scoring will continue here, as both teams have gone over 6.5 goals in three of their last five games. Anaheim is also allowing nearly 3.6 goals against per game. Take the over here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5