In this article, we will formulate a Sabres vs Kraken Prediction for this NHL game on Sunday, December 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this NHL matchup.
Seattle Kraken Preview
The Kraken have 30 points this season with a 12-11-6 record, and are 20-8 ATS and 11-17 in over/under. They have a 7-5-3 home record and a 5-6-3 road record and are sitting 6th in the Pacific Division. They are coming off a 3-5 road loss to the Mammoth, and their previous three games were a 3-2 home overtime win against the Kings, a 1-4 home loss against the Wild, and a 3-4 home loss against the Red Wings.
Offensively, the Kraken are averaging 2.50 goals per game and are scoring 19.5% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 2.93 goals per game and are killing 67.1% of their opponent’s power plays.
Jordan Eberle leads the Kraken with 18 points and 9 goals, while Matty Beniers leads the team in assists with 13. Joey Daccord is the starting goalie for the Kraken, and he has a 8-7-4 record, with 2.94 GAA and .893 SV%. Philipp Grubauer is the backup goalie and he has a 4-1-1 record, with 2.54 GAA and .900 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
The Sabres have 30 points this season with a 13-14-4 record, and are 13-18 ATS and 15-14 in over/under. They have a 9-5-2 home record and a 4-9-2 road record and are sitting 8th in the Atlantic Division. They are coming off a 3-2 road win over the Canucks, and their previous three games were a 4-3 road overtime win against the Oilers, a 4-7 road loss against the Flames, and a 1-4 road loss against the Jets.
Offensively, the Sabres are averaging 3.00 goals per game and are scoring 20.6% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they are allowing 3.48 goals per game and are killing 85.6% of their opponent’s power plays.
Tage Thompson leads the Sabres with 28 points and 15 goals, while Rasmus Dahlin leads the team in assists with 22. Alex Lyon is the starting goalie for the Sabres, and he has a 5-6-3 record, with 3.13 GAA and .902 SV%. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is the backup goalie and he has a 4-5-1 record, with 2.91 GAA and .884 SV%.
Buffalo Sabres @ Seattle Kraken Betting Trends: December 14, 2025
Why the Seattle Kraken will win
- The Kraken have won five of their last six games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Sabres have lost three of their last four games as road favorites.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a winning streak.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last six games as road favorites.
- The Sabres have lost the second period in each of their last six games as road favorites when leading after the first period.
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Kraken have lost each of their last 10 Sunday night games.
- The Sabres have won each of their last six games following a road win.
- The road team has covered the puck line in four of the last five games between the Sabres and Kraken.
- The Kraken have lost the second period in eight of their last nine night games at Climate Pledge Arena when leading after the first period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Kraken’s last seven games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- Seven of the Sabres’ last eight Sunday games have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in each of the last seven games between the Sabres and Kraken.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last seven games as road favorites.
Seattle Kraken Player Prop Facts
- Eeli Tolvanen has recorded a point in each of the Kraken’s last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Matthew Beniers has scored a goal in five of the Kraken’s last six games against the Sabres.
- Eeli Tolvanen has recorded at least one assist in each of the Kraken’s last four games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Tage Thompson has scored at least one goal in seven of the Sabres’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Rasmus Dahlin has recorded at least one assist in each of the Sabres’ last five games against Pacific Division opponents.
- Tage Thompson has recorded at least one point in each of the Sabres’ last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Seattle Kraken rank 32nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (66.67%).
- The Seattle Kraken rank 31st in the league for goals per game this season (2.52).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 2nd in the league in penalty kill percentage this season (85.56%).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank 28th in the league for goals against per game this season (3.48).
Sabres vs Kraken Prediction
The Kraken are 7-1 in their 8 meetings against the Sabres and the over is 7-1.
In this Sabres vs Kraken Prediction, the Sabres are coming as -115 road favorites. The wrong team is favored in this spot, as both teams have almost the same number of points this season, but the Sabres have been terrible on the road, with just 4 wins in 15 road games. On the flip side, the Kraken have been playing better hockey at home but have been struggling mightily lately, with a 1-7 record in their last 8 games. I cannot trust the Sabres on the road, as they will be playing their 6th straight game on the road and have won the Kraken only once in their 8 previous meetings. I like the hosts in a bounce-back spot today, so take the Kraken on the moneyline as home dogs for plus money.