Edmonton Oilers Vs Buffalo Sabres features two teams who want to improve on strong seasons. The Oilers have a 34-22-8 record and are 4th in the Pacific Division, while the Sabres spot a 32-25-4 record and are 4th in the Atlantic Division; they are a few points away from earning the wildcard spot in the Eastern Conference.
These two teams would want to step up their game in the playoffs and today’s game should be a thrilling one due to this.
In this Preview, we sample the NHL Predictions Today for the Edmonton Oilers and Buffalo Sabres game happening tonight.
Buffalo Sabres Vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Preview
- Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo
- When: Monday, March 6th, 2023
- Time: 16:30 GMT
- Teams to play: Oilers and Sabres
- NHL Picks: MONEYLINE 2.064
Betting odds are provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.
Betting On The Edmonton Oilers
Season Record: 34-22-8
- 1XBet Spread: -1.5
- 1XBet Total: Over 7.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.064
- BetMGM Spread: -1.5
- BetMGM Total: Over 7
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.62
The Edmonton Oilers are having a blast this season, especially with their offense taking the lead with 3.88 goals per game, including 16 goals scored in the past three games. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl share 93 goals and 125 assists to head the top two lines, but the rest of the offensive line has done well too.
Zach Hyman, Ryan Nugent Hopkins and Ryan McLeod combine for 69 goals and 100 assists, and defensemen Darnell Nurse and Evan Bouchard added nine goals and 47 assists from the point to open up the offense.
The Oilers’ offense has been good but their defense has struggled, allowing 3.31 goals per game with 10 goals in the last two games. Darnell Nurse and Cody Ceci combined for 6.0 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has had a hard time, allowing opponents’ pucks to enter the offensive zone and find open shots on the net.
One bright spot for Edmonton is the goaltender Stuart Skinner, who has a .912 save percentage and a 2.88 goals-against average on 1119 shots with 7.2 goals saved above average.
Betting On The Buffalo Sabres
Season Record – 32-25-4
- 1XBet Spread: +1.5
- 1XBet Total: Under 7.5
- 1XBet: Moneyline: 3
- BetMGM Spread: +1.5
- BetMGM Total: Under 7
- BetMGM Moneyline: 2.35
The Buffalo Sabres are having a strong season, as they stand on the back of their offense line, scoring 3.74 goals per game, including 25 goals in the last 6 games. Tage Thompson and Jeff Skinner scored 88 goals and 76 assists leading the top line, the offense has been great generally.
Victor Olofsson, Dylan Cozens, and Casey Mittelstadt have combined for 56 goals and 68 assists, while defensemen Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power have added 18 goals and 68 assists from the point to carry the offense over the top.
Buffalo’s offense passes with flying colours, but its defense is nothing to write home about, conceding 3.56 goals per game with 15 goals in the last 3 games. Dahlin and Power combined for 6.7 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit struggled, giving opponents access to find open shots on the net at will.
Additionally, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen the Sabres goaltender fails with a .891 save percentage and a 3.53 goals-against average on 846 shots with -11.7 goals saved above average.
MatchPlug Prediction
Today’s match is going to be a good one between two great teams. The Oilers will want to come back from a tough loss but the Sabres will want to control the game on their home ice.
Buffalo has an average of 3.74 goals per game and will pile up goals on Edmonton’s defense that allows 3.31 goals per game, Thompson, Skinner and the other members of the forward unit carry the puck into the offensive zone and create open shots with swift puck movement.
Dahlin, Power and the rest of the Sabres’ defensive unit will rally around to destabilise the Oiler’s offense. They’ll create turnovers in the defensive zone and limit shots on the net, allowing goaltender Luukkonen to make plenty of big saves. Buffalo should win this game and offer great odds as home Underdogs.
Final Prediction: Buffalo Sabres moneyline.
