The Buffalo Sabres (10-9-1) travel to face off against the San Jose Sharks (6-12-5) on Saturday, November 23rd. This game will be played at SAP Center in San Jose and televised on NBCS. Both the Sabres and Sharks will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 8:00 ET.

Sabres vs Sharks

The Buffalo Sabres Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

After a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres are now 10-9-1 this season. Buffalo led 1-0 after the first period, but Detroit scored twice in the second to hand the Sabres the defeat.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined 3 goals fell short. Buffalo, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover. Their only goal came from Alex Tuch, who scored at 11:39 in the first period.

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 3-2 loss to the Canucks, the Sharks fell to 6-12-5 this season. San Jose had taken a 1-0 lead in the second period, but Vancouver responded with three unanswered goals, including the game-winner with just 26 seconds left.

The total line was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short. As the underdog on the puck line, the Sharks failed to cover. Both of San Jose’s goals came from different players in this one.

Buffalo Offense Breakdown

Buffalo’s offense came up short in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the only goal for the Sabres. Tuch’s fifth goal of the season came on a shorthanded play, 8:21 into the first period.

The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but couldn’t find the net again. They also recorded 13 giveaways in the game.

Sharks Offense Breakdown

San Jose took 23 shots on goal but only found the net twice in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Nico Sturm scored his second goal of the season at 17:23 in the second period, while Mikael Granlund added his sixth goal at 1:17 in the third.

The Sharks recorded 16 giveaways and were shut out in the first period. Luke Kunin picked up his third assist of the season on Sturm’s goal, and Tyler Toffoli earned his fifth assist on Granlund’s goal. William Eklund now has seven assists this season.

Buffalo Team Defense

Buffalo’s defense gave up two goals, both in the second period, after leading 1-0. Both goals were power-play goals by Dylan Larkin, the first at 12:11 and the second at 5:22. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Sabres’ defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

San Jose Team Defense

San Jose’s defense will aim to bounce back after giving up the game-winning goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period in their last game against the Canucks. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves and posted a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

Sabres vs Sharks Trends

• Although Buffalo has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 6-4. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
• Although San Jose has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 6-4. The team averaged 2 goals per game in these games.
• Looking back on the team’s last ten games as the underdog, the Sharks have a straight up record of 3-7. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 8-2.
• In their last five contests as the favorite, Buffalo has a poor record vs the puck line going 0-5. But, they still put together a straight up mark of 3-2.

Sabres vs Sharks Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Sabres to secure a victory over the Sharks on the road. With the moneyline currently set at -160, I’m locking in my bet on the Sabres straight-up.

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

When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.

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