The Buffalo Sabres are slight 50.5 percent favorites over the Detroit Red Wings. The Sabres are favored by AccuScore simulations partly because they have a +2 edge in shots on goal and are projected for 31 shots on goal vs 29 shots for the Red Wings. The Red Wings goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 89.5% compared to the Sabres goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 89.1%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Alex Lyon 28, UkkoPekka Luukkonen 26 SHOTS: Alex DeBrincat 3.2, Jeff Skinner 3.2 GOALS: Dylan Larkin 0.44, Jeff Skinner 0.48 PTS: Dylan Larkin has a 55% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Jeff Skinner has a 52% chance of 1+PTs
' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Detroit Red Wings
| Detroit Red Wings | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 5-5, 50% 63 | Record at Home | 5-6, 45% -93 | Detroit Red Wings |
| VS Buffalo Sabres | 0-0 No Games | VS Detroit Red Wings | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team Under .500 | 10-3, 77% 629 | vs Team .500 or Better | 4-11, 27% -527 | Detroit Red Wings |
| Record as Road Favorite | 1-0, 100% 68 | Record as Home Underdog | 4-3, 57% 133 | Buffalo Sabres |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 11-9, 55% -564 | After 1 or More Days Off | 8-12, 40% -1381 | Detroit Red Wings |
PAST 30 DAYS
| Detroit Red Wings | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | UNITS EDGE |
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| Record on the Road | 2-3, 40% -71 | Record at Home | 2-2, 50% -12 | Buffalo Sabres |
| VS Buffalo Sabres | 0-0 No Games | VS Detroit Red Wings | 0-0 No Games | N/A |
| vs Team Under .500 | 5-1, 83% 257 | vs Team .500 or Better | 2-8, 20% -532 | Detroit Red Wings |
| Record as Road Favorite | 1-0, 100% 68 | Record as Home Underdog | 2-1, 67% 88 | Buffalo Sabres |
| After 1 or More Days Off | 5-4, 56% -550 | After 1 or More Days Off | 4-6, 40% -677 | Detroit Red Wings |
OVER-UNDER TRENDS
| Detroit Red Wings | RECORD | Buffalo Sabres | RECORD | O-U EDGE |
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| OVER-UNDER ON ROAD | 7-3, 70% Over | OVER-UNDER AT HOME | 9-5, 64% Over | UNDER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 4-1, 80% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS | 5-4, 56% Over | OVER |
| ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 12-14, 46% Over | HOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON | 16-12, 57% Over | UNDER |
| Opp Averages <2.8 G at Home | 5-1, 83% OVER | Opp Averages >2.8 G on Road | 8-11, 42% OVER | OVER |
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SIDE VALUE - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 5-5, 50% -298 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 4-7, 36% -290 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 3-2, 60% -54 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 1-3, 25% -209
MONEY LINE - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 7-3, 70% +154 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 4-7, 36% +-389 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 4-1, 80% +174 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 2-2, 50% -55
OVER-UNDER RECORD - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 5-5, 50% -45 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 6-5, 55% + 46 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Detroit Red Wings Road Games: 3-2, 60% + 73 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 1-3, 25% -209
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