Sabres vs. Sharks Prediction & Picks - March 4

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The Buffalo Sabres (24-29-6, on a three-game losing streak) host the San Jose Sharks (16-37-9) at KeyBank Center. The game on Tuesday, March 4 begins at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which squad will secure the win in Tuesday's hockey action.

During the past 10 games for the Sharks, their offense has put up 22 goals while their defense has allowed 36 (they have a 2-5-3 record in those games). In 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (24.0% success rate).

Sabres vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday

Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Sabres 4, Sharks 2.

  • Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-223)
  • Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
  • Spread Pick: Sabres (-1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

  • The Sabres are 24-29-6 overall and 4-6-10 in overtime contests.
  • In the 19 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-6-5 record (good for 21 points).
  • In the eight games this season the Sabres scored just one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
  • Buffalo has finished 1-12-1 in the 14 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering three points).
  • The Sabres have scored more than two goals 35 times, and are 22-8-5 in those games (to record 49 points).
  • In the 22 games when Buffalo has recorded a lone power-play goal, it registered 19 points after finishing 9-12-1.
  • In games when it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 9-12-2 (20 points).
  • The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 36 games. The Sabres finished 15-17-4 in those matchups (34 points).

Sharks Splits and Trends

  • The Sharks (16-37-9 overall) have posted a record of 5-9-14 in contests that have required OT this season.
  • San Jose has earned 25 points (10-12-5) in its 27 games decided by one goal.
  • In 12 games this season when the Sharks finished a game with just one goal, they earned a total of four points (1-9-2).
  • San Jose has 13 points (5-13-3) when scoring a pair of goals this season.
  • The Sharks have earned 24 points in their 27 games with at least three goals scored.
  • San Jose has scored a lone power-play goal in 22 games this season and has recorded 16 points from those matchups.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, San Jose is 5-9-1 (11 points).
  • The Sharks have been outshot by opponents 45 times this season, and earned 28 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Sabres Rank Sabres AVG Sharks AVG Sharks Rank
12th 3.17 Goals Scored 2.56 29th
29th 3.41 Goals Allowed 3.68 32nd
20th 27.9 Shots 26.9 28th
19th 28.9 Shots Allowed 32.1 32nd
27th 16.37% Power Play % 18.97% 25th
21st 76.67% Penalty Kill % 75.79% 24th

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