The Buffalo Sabres (10-6-2) entertain the Minnesota Wild (5-8-4) at KeyBank Center on Tuesday at 7 p.m. ET. We analyze the Wild-Sabres odds and lines while providing NHL betting tips around this matchup.
Wild at Sabres: Projected starting goalies
Alex Stalock vs. Carter Hutton
Stalock has a .911 save percentage and a 2.37 goals against average to support a 3-3-0 record through seven starts and two relief appearances.
Hutton is 6-4-2 with a 2.73 GAA and .909 save percentage. The Buffalo starter has allowed 14 goals on his last 96 shots spanning three games (all losses).
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Wild at Sabres: Odds, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Sabres 5, Wild 3
Moneyline (ML)
The SABRES (-115) are dealing with regression as they struggle following a hot start. Their penalty kill is the worst in the league and Minnesota will be able to take advantage.
It will be a wild and crazy contest but Buffalo should be able to pull this game out late.
A $10 bet with Buffalo results in a $8.70 profit with a Sabres’ win.
Puck Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The Sabres are 11-9 against the spread while Minnesota is just 8-11. That is enough to pick BUFFALO (-1.5, +230) as a slight lean.
Placing a $10 wager here could result in a $23 profit if Buffalo wins by two or more goals.
(Over/Under (O/U)
The OVER 5.5 (-134) is a safe play Tuesday night. That number makes for a more palatable bet as the two teams could easily combine for seven or eight goals.
Placing a $10 bet here will give a bettor a solid $7.46 profit with a total of six or more goals scored.
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