Anaheim Ducks vs Buffalo Sabres prediction 1-23-24 Picks

The Buffalo Sabres look for a win after winning 5 of their last 8 games. The Anaheim Ducks are riding a 3-game losing streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks prediction.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres recently beat the Sharks and Blackhawks while losing to the Lightning. The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 2.91 goals per game and are scoring on 14.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Jeff Skinner leads Buffalo with 17 goals, Casey Mittlelstadt has 27 assists and Rasmus Dahlin has 134 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 80.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Devon Levi has given up 59 goals on 531 shots faced, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 58 goals on 628 shots.

Buffalo Sabres Team Facts

• The Sabres have won each of their last six games following a home loss.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last eight games as favorites against Pacific Division opponents.
• The Sabres have won the third period in five of their last six games following a loss.

Anaheim Ducks Betting Preview

The Anaheim Ducks lost to the Capitals, Sharks, and Rangers during this streak. The Anaheim Ducks are averaging 2.5 goals per game and are scoring on 18.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Frank Vatrano leads Anaheim with 21 goals, Troy Terry has 20 assists and Mason McTavish has 90 shots on goal. Defensively, the Anaheim Ducks are allowing 3.48 goals per game and are killing 77.6 percent of their opponent’s power plays. John Gibson has given up 83 goals on 818 shots faced, while Lukas Dostal has allowed 67 goals on 668 shots.

Anaheim Ducks Team Facts

• The Ducks have lost each of their last six games at Honda Center.
• The Ducks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last five night games.
• The Ducks have lost the third period in each of their last six night games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in 13 of the Ducks’ last 16 home games against Atlantic Division opponents.

Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks prediction

The Buffalo Sabres have played some nice hockey over these last couple of weeks and this is a spot where things should continue. The Anaheim Ducks continue to pile up the losses and continue to be fade material. Playing at home also hasn’t helped the Ducks, where they’re 6-17-1 on the season. The Sabres have won 3 of the last 4 meetings against the Ducks, and that includes outscoring them 13-6 in the last 2 meetings. These are the games the Sabres need to take advantage of if they’re going to stay in the playoff conversation and at least make these next few months interesting. Give me the Sabres and the somewhat reasonable price.