The Buffalo Sabres and the Seattle Kraken meet Monday in NHL action from Climate Pledge Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Buffalo Sabres vs. Seattle Kraken prediction.
Buffalo Sabres Team Preview
The Buffalo Sabres come into this game looking to bounce back after a 4-1 loss to Detroit in their last game. Rasmus Dahlin leads the Sabres with 50 points with 15 goals and 35 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 42 points with 18 goals and 24 assists this season. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a 22-17-3 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 Sabres have won each of their last four games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last eight games as underdogs against Pacific Division opponents.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in each of the Sabres’ last eight games as underdogs against opponents on a losing streak.
- The Sabres have won the third period in seven of their last eight games against Pacific Division opponents.
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Seattle Kraken Team Preview
The Seattle Kraken come into this one looking to snap a four-game losing streak after a 4-1 loss to Nashville last time out. Jared McCann leads the Kraken in scoring with 53 points including a team-high 27 goals while Vince Dunn has 45 points with a team-high 34 assists. Oliver Bjorkstrand has 48 points with 18 goals and 30 assists as well this season. Joey Daccord has gone 17-14-10 with a 2.45 GAA and a .919 save percentage in goal for Seattle this season while Philipp Grubauer is 10-11-2 with a 2.86 GAA and a .900 save percentage this season.
Seattle Kraken Team Facts
- The road team has won each of the Kraken’s last seven games.
- The Kraken have covered the puck line in seven of their last eight games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The Kraken have won the first period in nine of their last 10 games as home favorites following a loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2’ market has hit in 14 of the Kraken’s last 15 games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
Sabres vs. Kraken Prediction
I’m on the Sabres here. I know the Kraken have won all five head-to-head meetings between these two teams, but there’s just no backing the Kraken right now who have looked miserable over the course of their current four-game slide. Buffalo, despite some inconsistencies, find themselves just five points out of the final Wild Card spot in the East, and I think this is all about a value spot with the better team playing better hockey. Give me Buffalo in this one.