The Oilers and Sabres are set to face off at 12:30 ET on ESPN+. The Sabres will host the game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The Oilers are the -1.5 goal favorites in this non-conference matchup against Sabres. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.

EDMONTON OILERS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Buffalo Sabres +1.5

This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 12:30 ET on Saturday, March 9th.

WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:

  • Even though they are 1.5 goal underdogs, we see the Sabres winning this game by a score of 4-2.
  • We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+156)
  • The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Do the Oilers Have What it Takes in Buffalo?

On the season, the Oilers are 38-21-2 and sit in 2nd place in the Pacific Division and 5th in the Western Conference. In games against other Western Conference foes, Edmonton is 23-13.

Over their last ten games, the Oilers have gone 6-4, and they have won four straight games when playing as the underdog. On the road this year, Edmonton is 18-13-0.

On the season, the Oilers have gone 29-32 against the puck line, including going 3-7 in their last ten games. In their 52 games as the favorite, the Oilers have gone 25-27 against the puck line, and they come in with an average scoring margin of +.6 goals per game.

So far, Edmonton has picked up 26 wins by multiple goals and has gone 12-18 against the puck line on the road. In their last ten road games, the Oilers have gone just 4-6 against the puck line.

This season, Edmonton’s games are averaging 6.4 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.6. The Oilers currently have an over/under record of 26-32-3.

Through their last three road contests, the Oilers offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 2. Edmonton posted an overall record of 2-1 while going 0-3 ATS.

On the offensive side, the Oilers are scoring an 3.5 goals per game this season, ranking 8th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 6th in the league. This season, the Oilers are 24-13 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 14-7 record.

Edmonton’s leading goal scorer is Zach Hyman. So far this season, he has 43 goals, placing him 3rd in the NHL. In addition to his goal scoring, Hyman has 19 assists this season.

Buffalo defense takes on the Oilers ranked 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.9 shots per game against Buffalo. They also are 12th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Buffalo, goalie Stuart Skinner has started 44 games in this season. His current record is 29-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.926%.

Will Buffalo Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Buffalo enters the game with a record of 29-31-5 and is in 6th place in the Atlantic Division. In the Eastern Conference, the Sabres are in 13th place. Over their last ten games, Buffalo has gone 5-5 and has lost three straight games.

At home this season, the Sabres have gone 14-17-1, and they are 16-21-4 as the underdog. Against teams in the Eastern Conference, Buffalo has gone 17-21 this season. Over their last five games, the Sabres have gone 2-3.

Buffalo comes into this game with a puck line record of 34-30 and their average scoring margin for the year sits at -0.1 goals per game. So far, the Sabres have gone 27-14 against the puck line as the underdog, and they have 21 losses by more than one goal.

As the underdog, Buffalo’s puck line record is at 27-14, and they have gone 14-18 against the puck line at home. In their last ten games at home, the Sabres have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line.

On average, Buffalo’s games have finished with 5.9 goals per game. The season’s average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Sabres come in with an over/under record of 25-37-2.

Across their three previous road games, Edmonton has an puck line mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-1 while averaging 2 goals per game.

Offensively, the Sabres come into the game at 2.9 goals per contest placing 24th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 11th position in the league. Looking at how the Sabres’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 27th in power play goals and 15th in shorthanded goals.

Buffalo’s leading scorer is JJ Peterka. So far, he has 20 goals which is 66th in the NHL. Peterka also comes into the game with 18 assists.

Buffalo defense takes on the Oilers ranked 22nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 28.9 shots per game against Buffalo. They also are 12th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Edmonton, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 36 games in this season. His current record is 19-16, and his save percentage stands at 0.796%.