Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction 3-16-24 Picks

The Buffalo Sabres and Detroit Red Wings meet Saturday in NHL action from the Little Caesars Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings prediction.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres come into this game looking to build on their three-game win streak after a 4-0 win over the Islanders last time out. Rasmus Dahlin leads the Sabres with 49 points with 15 goals and 34 assists. Jeff Skinner has 42 points with 21 goals while JJ Peterka has 40 points with 21 goals and 19 assists. Alex Tuch also has 41 points with 18 goals and 23 assists this season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 22-16-3 record with a 2.38 GAA and a .915 save percentage while Devon Levi is 9-7-2 with a 3.30 GAA and an .891 save percentage and Eric Comrie is 1-7 with a 3.91 GAA and an .864 save percentage this season in goal for the Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres Team Facts

• The home team has won each of the Sabres’ last five games.
• The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The Sabres have lost the third period in each of their last five day games against Atlantic Division opponents.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last eight day games against opponents on a losing streak.

Detroit Red Wings Team Preview

The Detroit Red Wings come into this one looking to snap a seven-game losing streak after a 4-1 loss to Arizona last time out. Dylan Larkin leads the Red Wings in scoring with 54 points including a team-high 26 goals while Alex DeBrincat has 54 points with 23 goals and 31 assists. Lucas Raymond also has 54 points with 19 goals and 35 assists and Shayne Gostisbehere has 43 points with 33 assists. Ville Husso has gone 9-5-2 in goal for Detroit this season with a 3.55 GAA and an .892 save percentage while James Reimer is 6-7-2 with a .903 save percentage and 3.09 GAA and Alex Lyon is 18-14-2 with a 3.03 GAA and a .904 save percentage this season.

Detroit Red Wings Team Facts

• The Red Wings have lost each of their last seven games.
• The Red Wings have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last seven games.
• The Red Wings have won the third period in each of their last four games against the Sabres following a loss.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Red Wings’ last eight day games against opponents on a winning streak.

Sabres vs. Red Wings Prediction

I’m on Buffalo here. The Sabres have been winning games a lot more frequently than Detroit has been as of late, and the Red Wings, despite being in a playoff position, haven’t shown that they actually want this. Of course they do, but they haven’t shown any fight in any of their losses during this losing streak and it looks like Detroit’s running out of steam. Give me the Sabres.