Edmonton Oilers @ Buffalo Sabres - March 10, 2025

Alright, folks, let’s dive into this matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Buffalo Sabres. You’ve got two teams coming in with different vibes, and I’m here to break it down for you.

First off, the Oilers are riding high after a thrilling 5-4 victory against the Stars. They managed to put up some impressive offensive numbers, averaging around 3.2 goals per game and firing off about 32 shots on net. Their power play is something to be reckoned with too; they’re converting nearly 27% of their chances. That’s a significant edge when it comes to special teams.

Now, let’s talk about Buffalo. They’re struggling right now—losing five straight games and just getting blanked by the Panthers in their last outing. The Sabres have been putting up decent offensive stats at 3.3 goals per game but are shooting just over 28 times a night with a modest shooting percentage of about 12%. Their power play isn’t great either, sitting at around 17%. With these numbers, you can see why they’ve found themselves on the losing end lately.

Defensively, both teams have their issues but Edmonton edges out slightly in save percentage (89.3% compared to Buffalo’s 87.9%). However, neither team has been stellar on the penalty kill—Buffalo at just under 77% and Edmonton trailing behind at roughly 75%. This could be an area where we see some fireworks if either team gets an opportunity with the man advantage.

When it comes to betting lines, oddsmakers opened with Edmonton as -192 favorites which makes sense given their recent form compared to Buffalo’s struggles. Historically speaking though, betting against the spread hasn’t been kind to Edmonton lately—they’re just 3-10 ATS in their last thirteen games! But I believe that trend ends tonight; I expect them to cover that spread.

As for totals? The total opened at 6.5 but considering both teams’ recent trends—the Oilers going OVER in seven of their last ten while Buffalo has seen nine of its last thirteen go OVER—I think we might actually see this one fall UNDER tonight’s line instead. With Buffalo not scoring much lately and Edmonton having a tendency for tighter defensive play against lesser opponents like the Sabres, it feels like a low-scoring affair could be on deck.

In summary: I’m calling for an Edmonton win tonight over Buffalo; they’ll cover that spread too! And as far as totals go? Keep your eyes peeled for an UNDER outcome based on both squads’ current forms. So light those candles or do whatever ritual you need before placing your bets—this one feels good! Let’s hope for another legendary win!