There are plenty of betting options to consider for the upcoming game that has the Nashville Predators facing off against the Buffalo Sabres at 8:00 PM ET on Saturday, February 8. To get you prepared to place a wager or put together a parlay, see our best bets and predictions below.

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Predators vs. Sabres Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 6.2 goals)

• Nashville and its opponent have combined for more than Saturday’s over/under of 6 goals 25 times this season.
• There have been 36 Buffalo games with more than 6 goals this season.
• The Predators score 2.58 goals per game, compared to the Sabres’ average of 3.11, adding up to 0.3 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.
• These two teams are conceding a combined 6.7 goals per game, 0.7 more than this contest’s over/under.

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Moneyline Pick

Predators Moneyline: -141

• The Predators have been victorious in 14 of their 34 games when they were listed as a moneyline favorite this season (41.2%).
• In games it has played with moneyline odds of -141 or shorter, Nashville has compiled an 11-12 record (winning 47.8% of its games).
• The Predators have a 58.5% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this matchup.

Sabres Moneyline: +119

• In Buffalo’s 35 games as the moneyline underdog this season, it has 13 wins.
• The Sabres have eight wins in games when their odds are +119 or longer on the moneyline (in 23 opportunities).
• Buffalo has a 45.7% implied probability to win this game.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Nashville 4, Buffalo 3

Predators Points Leaders

• With 19 goals and 32 assists this season, Filip Forsberg is one of Nashville’s top contributors (51 points).
• Jonathan Marchessault has 16 goals and 25 assists for Nashville to compile 41 total points (0.8 per game).
• On 142 shots (for nine goals) and 27 assists, Roman Josi has recorded 36 points this season.
• In 41 games played this season, Juuse Saros (11-23-6) has given up 116 goals.

Sabres Points Leaders

• Tage Thompson has recorded 26 goals (0.5 per game) and dished out 22 assists (0.4 per game), averaging three shots per game and shooting 17.9%. That makes him among the leaders for Buffalo with 48 total points (one per game).
• John-Jason Peterka is a key contributor for Buffalo, with 41 total points this season. He has netted 16 goals and provided 25 assists in 51 contests.
• Buffalo’s Jason Zucker has 40 points (18 goals, 22 assists) this season.
• Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a record of 18-15-4 in 38 games this season, conceding 109 goals (3.0 goals against average) with 951 saves and an .897 save percentage, 47th in the league.

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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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