The Seattle Kraken (17-22-3) will aim to break a four-game losing streak when they face the Buffalo Sabres (16-21-5) on the road on Saturday, January 11 at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here is a glimpse at which squad we predict will come out on top in Saturday's action on the ice.
The Kraken are 2-7-1 in their last 10 contests, scoring 24 goals while giving up 34 in that period. On 25 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (16.0%).
Sabres vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projections model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Sabres 4, Kraken 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-136)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have finished 4-5-9 in overtime games on their way to an overall record of 16-21-5.
- Buffalo has 10 points (3-5-4) in the 12 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the eight games this season the Sabres scored just one goal, they've finished 1-7-0 (two points).
- Buffalo has finished 1-6-1 in the eight games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering three points).
- The Sabres are 14-6-4 in the 24 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 32 points).
- In the 15 games when Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 7-7-1 to register 15 points.
- In games when it has outshot opponents, Buffalo is 5-7-1 (11 points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 29 games. The Sabres finished 11-14-4 in those contests (26 points).
Kraken Splits and Trends
- The Kraken have a 17-22-3 record this season and are 4-3-7 in contests that have needed overtime.
- Seattle has earned 11 points (5-5-1) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- This season the Kraken scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
- Seattle has two points (1-10-0) in 11 games this season when it has scored a pair of goals.
- The Kraken have earned 34 points in their 20 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Seattle has recorded a single power-play goal in 13 games has a record of 7-5-1 in those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 11-9-1 (23 points).
- The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 21 times this season, and earned 14 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Kraken AVG | Kraken Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th | 3.05 | Goals Scored | 2.83 | 23rd |
| 26th | 3.31 | Goals Allowed | 3.19 | 24th |
| 26th | 26.8 | Shots | 26.7 | 28th |
| 24th | 29.2 | Shots Allowed | 28.3 | 15th |
| 26th | 17.65% | Power Play % | 18.18% | 23rd |
| 19th | 78.46% | Penalty Kill % | 79.35% | 16th |
Sabres vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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