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The Buffalo Sabres (23-27-5) will attempt to extend a five-game home win streak when they face the Anaheim Ducks (25-24-7) on Tuesday, February 25 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this matchup with a look at who we predict will emerge with the victory in Tuesday's contest.
The Ducks have totaled 32 goals during their past 10 outings, while giving up 26 goals. A total of 23 power-play opportunities during that span have turned into two power-play goals (8.7%). They are 7-2-1 over those contests.
Sabres vs. Ducks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Sabres 4, Ducks 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-195)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Ducks (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres are 23-27-5 overall and 4-5-9 in overtime contests.
- In the 17 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 7-6-4 record (good for 18 points).
- In the eight games this season the Sabres recorded only one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Buffalo has scored a pair of goals in 12 games this season (1-10-1 record, three points).
- The Sabres are 21-8-4 in the 33 games when they have scored at least three goals (to record 46 points).
- In the 21 games when Buffalo has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 9-11-1 to register 19 points.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 8-12-1 (17 points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 34 games. The Sabres went 15-15-4 in those matchups (34 points).
Ducks Splits and Trends
- The Ducks have a 8-7-15 record in overtime matchups this season and a 25-24-7 overall record.
- In the 21 games Anaheim has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 25 points.
- Across the 13 games this season the Ducks ended with just one goal, they have earned three points.
- Anaheim has earned seven points (2-10-3 record) this season when scoring two goals .
- The Ducks have scored three or more goals 25 times, earning 47 points from those matchups (22-0-3).
- Anaheim has scored a single power-play goal in 12 games this season and has registered 12 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Anaheim is 10-9-2 (22 points).
- The Ducks have been outshot by opponents in 34 games, going 14-15-5 to register 33 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Ducks AVG | Ducks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 3.22 | Goals Scored | 2.52 | 32nd |
| 28th | 3.38 | Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 20th |
| 20th | 27.9 | Shots | 28 | 18th |
| 21st | 29.1 | Shots Allowed | 32.3 | 32nd |
| 27th | 16.98% | Power Play % | 11.92% | 31st |
| 19th | 78.18% | Penalty Kill % | 73.58% | 27th |
Sabres vs. Ducks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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