Sabres vs Sharks Prediction 3/19/2026 Today’s NHL Picks

In this article we will formulate a Sabres vs Sharks prediction for this NHL game on Thursday, March 19th at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres are 42-20-6 this year after they defeated the Golden Knights by a score of 2-0 in their last game. Buffalo scored once in the first period and added an empty net goal in the third to secure the shutout win. The Sabres were out shot by a total of 29-25, won 49.2% of the face-offs, and went 0-2 on the power play in the game. Buffalo got goals from Doan and Norris, while UPL stopped all 29 shots in the shutout victory. 

Prior to that game, Buffalo defeated the Maple Leafs by a score of 3-2, but lost to the Capitals by a score of 2-1 before that. The Sabres have won 10 of their last 11 games and they are currently first in the Atlantic standings with 90 points. Buffalo has scored 3.43 goals per game and they have allowed 2.94 goals against per game, while also going 20.5% on the power play and 83.2% on the penalty kill this season. Tage Thompson has led Buffalo with 34 goals and 36 assists, while Alex Tuch has added 28 goals and 29 assists. The projected starting goalie for Buffalo is Alex Lyon, who is 19-8-3 with a 2.62 goals against average and a .913 save percentage this year. 

San Jose Sharks Betting Preview

The San Jose Sharks are 32-28-6 this season after they lost to the Oilers by a score of 5-3 in their last game. San Jose tied the game at three in the second period, but they allowed two goals in the third for the loss. The Sharks were out shot by a total of 37-30, won 45.5% of the face-offs, and went 0-1 on the power play in the game. San Jose got goals from Regenda, Sherwood, and Orlov, while Nedeljkovic stopped 32 out of 37 shots, which was an .865 save percentage. 

Prior to that game, San Jose lost to the Senators by a score of 7-4, but did beat the Canadiens by a score of 4-2 before that. The Sharks have split their last four games and they are currently sixth in the Pacific standings with 70 points. San Jose has scored 3.11 goals per game and they have allowed 3.53 goals against per game, while also going 19.9% on the power play and 78.8% on the penalty kill this season. Macklin Celebrini has led SJ with 35 goals and 60 assists, while Will Smith has added 19 goals and 26 assists. The projected starting goalie for San Jose is Alex Nedeljkovic, who is 13-10-3 with a 2.85 goals against average and a .901 save percentage this year. 

Why the San Jose Sharks will win

• The Sharks have won eight of their last 10 games as underdogs following a road loss.
• The Sharks have covered the puck line in eight of their last nine home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in six of their last eight games as road favorites against opponents on a losing streak.
• Four of the last five games between the Sabres and Sharks, the team leading after the second period has won the third period.

Why the Buffalo Sabres will win

• The Sabres have won each of their last nine night games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Sharks have lost 19 of their last 20 night games at SAP Center at San Jose against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in 18 of their last 19 road games.
• The Sharks have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six night games at SAP Center at San Jose against opponents on a winning streak.
• The Sharks have lost the third period in 10 of their last 12 games as home underdogs following a road loss.

Total Goals Facts

• Seven of the Sharks’ last eight games at SAP Center at San Jose following a road loss have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• Each of the Sabres’ last four games as road favorites following a road win have gone UNDER the total goals line.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last seven games at SAP Center at San Jose.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sharks’ last eight games at SAP Center at San Jose against opponents on a winning streak.

San Jose Sharks Player Prop Facts

• Alexander Wennberg has recorded an assist in each of his last four appearances with the Sharks as underdogs.
• Macklin Celebrini has scored a goal in four of the Sharks’ last five games at SAP Center at San Jose.

Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts

• Alex Tuch has scored a goal in six of the Sabres’ last seven games against the Sharks.
• Rasmus Dahlin has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Sabres’ last eight games against the Sharks.

Sabres vs Sharks Prediction 

Buffalo comes into this matchup after winning 10 of their last 11 games and they are coming off of a shutout win in Vegas. The Sabres are 20-11-3 on the road this year, while the Sharks are 17-10-5 at home. San Jose has struggled over the last two weeks and they have allowed 5+ goals in three of their last five games. The Sharks have gone over 6.5 goals in three of their last five and they have scored at least four goals in three of their last four. Take the over once again here.

David Racey's Pick: Over 6.5