Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers Prediction 1/25/2025

The Buffalo Sabres (18-25-5) travel to face off against the Edmonton Oilers (30-15-3) on Saturday, January 25th. This game will be played at Rogers Place in Edmonton and televised on ESPN+. The Oilers are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Sabres are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Red Wings. Puck drop is set for 4:00 ET.

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The Buffalo Sabres Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres fell to 18-25-5 this season. Buffalo led 1-0 after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second to secure the win. The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover.

Alex Tuch scored the Sabres’ only goal, finding the net at 11:39 in the first period. It was a short-handed goal, but Buffalo’s offense couldn’t add to it. The Red Wings tied the game at 7:49 in the second period and took the lead at 14:38, both on power-play goals from Dylan Larkin.

The Edmonton Oilers Are Coming Off A Win

With a 4-2 win over the Flames, the Oilers moved to 30-15-3 this season. Edmonton covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals fell just short of the 6.5 line.

All four of Edmonton’s goals came from different players, with Zach Hyman breaking a 2-2 tie at 9:50 in the third period. The Oilers added an empty-net goal with just 3 seconds left to seal the victory.

Buffalo Offense Breakdown

Buffalo fired 32 shots on goal but only managed to score once in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch netted his 5th goal of the season, which came shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period.

The Sabres had 13 giveaways and were unable to score in the second and third periods. Tuch took 5 shots on goal, while Buffalo finished with 0 assists in the game.

Oilers Offense Breakdown

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Edmonton’s offense produced 4 goals on 31 shots in their 4-2 win over Calgary. Leon Draisaitl netted his 9th goal of the season, while Zach Hyman added his 3rd, including a power-play goal. Mattias Janmark scored his 2nd goal on an empty net, and Jeff Skinner found the net for the 3rd time this season.

Draisaitl also picked up two assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Oilers had 10 giveaways and scored twice in the first period before adding two more in the third.

Buffalo Team Defense

Buffalo’s defense gave up two goals to the Red Wings, both of which came on the power play in the second period. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Sabres’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Edmonton Team Defense

Edmonton’s defense allowed the first two goals of the game, but they shut down the Flames after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Stuart Skinner made 29 saves with a 93.5% save percentage, and the Oilers’ defense added 2 takeaways and 19 hits.

Sabres vs Oilers Trends

  • Across the Sabres last five road games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 2-3 straight-up.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Oilers have a straight up record of 8-2 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 3 goals per game in this stretch.
  • Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 7-3 while going 6-4 straight up.
  • Looking back on the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Sabres have a straight up record of 1-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 1-4.

Sabres vs Oilers Prediction

If you’re interested in a pure moneyline wager, then the Oilers is the preferred option. However, with a payout of -243, it might be worth considering this bet as a component of a larger parlay.

For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Sabres to cover. Even if the Oilers secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Sabres should cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


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