Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings Prediction, 4/6/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings

Date: Thursday, April 6, 2023

Location: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

TV: Bally Sports Detroit

The Buffalo Sabres (37-32-7) are en route to Little Caesars Arena on Thursday where they will take on the Detroit Red Wings (35-33-9).

The Buffalo Sabres had a rough game after their 2-1 loss against the Panthers in their previous contest . Buffalo garnered 8 minutes in the box in this contest. The Sabres could have played much better offensively in this defeat. Additionally, they had 5 opportunities with more players on the ice and netted 1 goal. For the game, they scored on 1 of the 40 shots they looked to score on.

In the matter of their scoring capabilities, the Buffalo Sabres have accounted for 270 goals (5th in the NHL) for the season and have given up 275. For the current season, they have 81 points and their points percentage is sitting at .533. Buffalo steps onto the ice with 253 power play chances and they have notched 60 goals out of those tries, garnering them a rate of 23.72%. When at even strength, the Sabres have conceded 218 goals while scoring 210 on the offensive side of the ice. Buffalo has taken 2,451 shots and has a shooting percentage of 11.0%. The Sabres so far have had 2,522 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .891. Buffalo Sabres opponents have earned 213 power play tries (29th in professional hockey) and have a total of 57 goals in those attempts.

The man protecting the net in this game is Eric Comrie. During his career on the ice, Comrie has earned 20 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .465. He has a save percentage of .897 for his 2,622 minutes played. Comrie has had 1,404 shots against him and has recorded 1,259 total saves. Opponents have tallied 145 goals versus Comrie in his pro career and his goals against average per game is 3.32. He has earned a record of 22-19-2 and he was named the starter in 43 games. Comrie has played in 47 games during his NHL career.

In their last contest, Detroit faced off against the Canadiens in a game where the Red Wings ended up with the win by a score of 5-0. They had 3 opportunities on the power play in this outing and converted 1 out of those attempts. The Red Wings converted 5 goals of the 21 shots on goal they were seeking.

The Red Wings have earned 173 goals at even strength and 55 goals (13th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Detroit has put up 2,187 shots (28th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.43%, while allowing the opposition 2,350 shots. So far this season, the Detroit Red Wings have tallied 228 goals, 79 points, in addition to a points percentage of .513. They have allowed 249 goals to be scored by of a combination of 199 goals at even strength and 50 goals while they were shorthanded. They have earned 258 chances on the power play and they have accumulated a power play rate of 21.32%. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 78.81% on their opponents 236 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently sits at 89.4%.

Across the ice you are expected to see Ville Husso defending the goal. Teams are averaging 2.85 goals per contest and he has allowed 298 goals altogether. Husso's percentage of quality starts sits at 53.3% and he has qualified for 56 quality starting assignments in his career. He has started in 105 games and has played 6,283 mins. Husso has accrued a career record of 60-32-13 and has been in net for 109 games. He has recorded 2,901 saves out of 3,199 shots tried, giving him a save % of .907.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Detroit

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