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The Detroit Red Wings (4-5-1, riding a three-game losing streak) host the Buffalo Sabres (4-6-1) at Little Caesars Arena. The contest on Saturday, November 2 begins at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Saturday's contest.
Red Wings vs. Sabres Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final result of Red Wings 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Red Wings (-113)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Red Wings Splits and Trends
- The Red Wings have finished -1-1 in overtime matchups as part of an overall record of 4-5-1.
- Detroit is 1-0-1 (three points) in its two games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Red Wings scored only one goal, they've finished 1-1-0 (two points).
- Detroit finished 0-2-1 in the three games this season when it scored two goals (registering one point).
- The Red Wings have scored more than two goals five times, and are 3-2-0 in those games (to record six points).
- In the three games when Detroit has capitalized with a lone power-play goal, it went 1-2-0 to record two points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Detroit is winless (0-2-0).
- The Red Wings have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 4-3-1 to record nine points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres (4-6-1 overall) have posted a record of -1-1 in contests that have gone to OT this season.
- This season the Sabres scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- Buffalo failed to win the only game this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Sabres have scored three or more goals in seven games, earning nine points from those contests.
- Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in three games this season and has recorded two point from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 2-2-0 (four points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in seven games, going 2-4-1 to record five points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Red Wings Rank | Red Wings AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.7 | Goals Scored | 3.18 | 16th |
| 23rd | 3.4 | Goals Allowed | 3.64 | 27th |
| 32nd | 24.4 | Shots | 28.6 | 16th |
| 30th | 34.1 | Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 24th |
| 10th | 23.33% | Power Play % | 9.09% | 31st |
| 30th | 65.63% | Penalty Kill % | 74.29% | 22nd |
Red Wings vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan
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