There are a variety of betting possibilities to consider for the upcoming game that has the Nashville Predators taking on the Buffalo Sabres at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 8. To get you ready to make a wager or build a parlay, take a look at our best bets and predictions below.

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Predators vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• A total of 23 Nashville games this season have gone over Saturday’s over/under of 6.5 goals.
• In Buffalo’s 53 games this season, 28 have finished with more goals than Saturday’s total of 6.5.
• The Predators score 2.58 goals per game, compared to the Sabres’ average of 3.11, adding up to 0.8 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
• This game’s over/under is 0.2 less than the 6.7 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -136

• The Predators have been victorious in 14 of their 34 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (41.2%).
• When it has played with moneyline odds of -136 or shorter, Nashville is 11-13 (winning 45.8% of the time).
• Based on this game’s moneyline, the Predators have an implied probability of 57.6% to win.

Sabres Moneyline: +115

• In Buffalo’s 35 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has 13 wins.
• The Sabres have nine wins in games when their odds are +115 or longer on the moneyline (in 25 opportunities).
• Buffalo’s implied probability to win is 46.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Buffalo 3

Predators Points Leaders

• One of Nashville’s top offensive players this season is Filip Forsberg, who has recorded 51 points in 53 games.
• Jonathan Marchessault has 16 goals and 25 assists for Nashville to compile 41 total points (0.8 per game).
• Roman Josi has created 36 points for Nashville in 49 games this season, netting a goal on 6.3% of his shots and putting up nine goals and 27 assists.
• In 41 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-23-6) has allowed 116 goals.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Buffalo’s Tage Thompson has recorded 22 assists and 26 goals in 47 games, good for 48 points.
• John-Jason Peterka is crucial for Buffalo’s attack with 41 total points (0.8 per game), including 16 goals and 25 assists through 51 games.
• Buffalo’s Rasmus Dahlin has 40 points (six goals, 34 assists) this season.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an .897 save percentage (47th in the league), with 951 total saves, while giving up 109 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put up an 18-15-4 record between the posts for Buffalo this season.

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Nashville vs. Buffalo Game Info

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• How to watch on TV: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
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• Location: Nashville, Tennessee
• Venue: Bridgestone Arena

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