Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, 3/21/2023 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres

Date: Tuesday, March 21, 2023

Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

TV: MSG Network

Odds/Point Spread: Predators (+105) Sabres (-125)

The Nashville Predators (34-26-8) are headed to KeyBank Center on Tuesday where they will try to beat the Buffalo Sabres (33-30-6). The odds on this game have the Predators at +105 while the Sabres are priced at -125. The over/under has been set at 6.

The Nashville Predators were on the wrong end of the scoreboard with a 7-0 loss against the Rangers in their previous contest . Nashville tallied 8 mins in the box in this matchup. The Predators offense left a lot to be desired in this loss. They also had 1 power play attempt but weren't able to make the most of that try. For the game, they took the loss without having netted any of the 22 shots they put on goal.

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When it comes to their goal scoring prowess, the Nashville Predators have earned 187 goals (28th in the NHL) for the season and have given up 200. For the current campaign, they have earned 76 points and their points percentage comes in at .559. Nashville steps onto the ice with 207 power play opportunities and they have notched 38 goals out of those chances, garnering them a percentage of 18.36%. At even strength, the Predators have allowed the opponent to score 159 goals while scoring 149 as an offensive unit. Nashville has tried 2,055 shots and is the owner of a shot percentage of 9.1%. The Predators have had 2,263 shots taken against them and have earned a save percentage of .912. Nashville Predators opponents have earned 226 power play opportunities (10th in pro hockey) and have come away with 41 goals in those attempts.

The player protecting the goal in this game is Juuse Saros. Over the course of his pro career, Saros has earned 160 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .620. His save percentage currently sits at .919 during his 15,751 minutes on the ice. Saros has had 8,372 shots taken against him and has accrued 7,694 saves. Opponents have been able to score 678 goals against Saros in his career and his goals against average per game is 2.58. He has accumulated an overall mark of 140-91-27 and he started in 258 games. Saros has been involved in 275 games over the course of his professional hockey career.

In their last game, Buffalo went up against the Bruins in a game where the Sabres took the defeat by a tally of 7-0. They had 4 power play attempts in this matchup but weren't able to put one in the back of the net. The Sabres recorded 0 goals out of the 26 shots on goal they pursued.

The Sabres have accumulated 191 goals at even strength and 56 goals (5th in the NHL) while on the power play. Buffalo has attempted 2,223 shots (16th in the league) and has a shooting percentage of 11.11%, while allowing the opposition 2,286 shots. So far this season, the Buffalo Sabres have tallied 247 goals, 72 points, as well as a points percentage of .522. They have permitted 254 goals to be scored by of a combination of 199 goals at even strength and 55 goals while they were shorthanded. They have a tally of 228 power play chances and they have accumulated a power play percentage of 24.56%. They have recorded a penalty kill percentage of 71.79% on their oppositions 195 chances on the power play, and their save percentage currently comes in at 88.9%.

Across the ice you are going to see Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen between the pipes. He has accrued 1,256 stops out of the 1,401 shots tried, giving him a save percentage of .897. Luukkonen has earned a lifetime record of 18-19-6 and has participated in 43 games. He has made the start in 43 games and has been on the ice for 2,487 minutes. Luukkonen's quality start rate sits at 41.9% and he has made 18 quality starting assignments in his professional career. Opponents are averaging 3.50 goals per contest and he has conceded 145 goals altogether.

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

Guy's Pick: Take Buffalo (-125)

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