The San Jose Sharks (16-37-9) travel to face off against the Buffalo Sabres (24-29-6) on Tuesday, March 4th. This game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo and televised on NBCS. Both the Sharks and Sabres will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 ET.

Sharks vs Sabres

The San Jose Sharks Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

San Jose dropped to 16-37-9 with a 3-2 loss to the Canucks. The Sharks were underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 5 fell short of that mark.

The Sharks took the lead in the second period, but the Canucks tied it up and eventually scored the game-winner with just 26 seconds left in regulation.

The Buffalo Sabres Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Buffalo fell to 24-29-6 after a 2-1 road loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres were underdogs on the puck line, and the total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3.

Buffalo held a 1-0 lead after the first period, thanks to a short-handed goal by Alex Tuch at 11:39. However, the Red Wings responded with two power-play goals in the second period to secure the win.

San Jose Offense Breakdown

San Jose’s offense managed just two goals in their 3-2 loss to Vancouver. Mikael Granlund netted his 6th goal of the season, while Nico Sturm opened the scoring with his 2nd goal. The Sharks registered 23 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first period.

Sturm’s goal came 2:37 into the second period, and Granlund tied the game at 2-2 with 1:17 left in the third. The Sharks recorded 16 giveaways and failed to score on the power play.

Sabres Offense Breakdown

Buffalo’s offense managed 32 shots on goal but only found the net once in their 2-1 loss to Detroit. Alex Tuch scored his fifth goal of the season, and it came shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period.

The Sabres had 13 giveaways and were shut out in the second and third periods. None of their goals came on the power play.

San Jose Team Defense

On the defensive side, the Sharks will be looking to bounce back after giving up a late goal with just 26 seconds left in the 3rd period, which handed the Canucks a 3-2 victory. Mackenzie Blackwood made 25 saves with a save percentage of 89.3%. The Sharks’ defense also recorded 6 takeaways and 21 hits.

Buffalo Team Defense

Defensively, the Sabres will look to put together a full 60 minutes after giving up two second-period goals in their previous game, both on the power play. Buffalo’s defense did keep the Red Wings off the board in the first and third periods, and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Sharks vs Sabres Trends

• In their last five road games, San Jose has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 4-1.
• Across their five previous home games, Buffalo has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 4-1 while averaging 4 goals per game.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Sabres have a straight up record of 4-6 and an puck line mark of 6-4.
• The last three games that San Jose was favored, they have an puck line mark of 1-2 while going 1-2 straight up.

Sharks vs Sabres Prediction

When thinking about a moneyline wager in this game, our evaluation indicates that the Sabres will take down the Sharks. Nonetheless, given the current odds of -250, I’d recommend getting bet down on the puck line instead, as our predictions point to the Sabres winning by more than one goal.

For a puck line prediction, our preference is the Sabres to secure a win and cover. Anticipate the Sabres to win this one by multiple goals over the Sharks.

For those assessing the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will stay below that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the under.

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