When the Buffalo Sabres hosted the Seattle Kraken in January, they were handed an ugly 5-2 loss at home. Tonight, the Sabres can get revenge at a crucial time.
Buffalo fell to an Atlantic Division rival, the Red Wings, on Saturday. That game would’ve been a massive victory in their rapid rally for a playoff spot. Instead, they’ll need to build another winning streak, beginning with tonight’s matchup.
Meanwhile, the Kraken’s playoff hopes are rapidly sinking. The team is wrapping up a five-game homestand tonight and seeking their first win of the stretch. Let’s see if Seattle can make it happen.
Quietly, this interconference clash could quell Stanley Cup aspirations for either side. Who will earn the two points that they need?
Seattle Kraken vs. Buffalo Sabres Betting Odds
| Team | Puck Line | Total | MoneyLine |
| Sabres | +1.5
-265 |
O 5.5
-115 |
-105 |
| Kraken | -1.5
+215 |
U 5.5
-105 |
-115 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Seattle Kraken vs. Buffalo Sabres Match Details
Fixture: Buffalo Sabres @ Seattle Kraken
Date and Time: Monday, March 18, 2024, 10:00 p.m. EST
Venue: Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Kraken | vs. | Sabres |
| 28-26-12 | Record | 32-31-5 |
| 2.68 | Goals Per Game | 2.93 |
| 28.7 | Shots Per Game | 31.3 |
| 9.4% | Shooting Percentage | 9.3% |
| 21.3% | Power Play | 17.1% |
| 47.5% | Faceoff | 45.9% |
| 528 | Penalty Minutes | 610 |
| 2.82 | Goals Against Per Game | 2.96 |
| 30.0 | Shots Against Per Game | 28.8 |
| .912 | Save Percentage | .902 |
| 78.8% | Penalty Kill | 79.1% |
| 3 | Shutouts | 5 |
Key Stats
Home Team
- Seattle is 28th in goals per game but eighth in goals allowed per game
- Jared McCann leads the Kraken in goals (27) and points (53)
- The Kraken have a five-game winless streak at home. They only scored multiple goals once in that span
- Vince Dunn is out for this game. Jaden Schwartz is questionable
- The Seattle Kraken are 1-3-1 in their last five games
Away Team
- Buffalo has a three-game winless streak on the road
- The Sabres are 26th in power play percentage this season
- Rasmus Dahlin leads the Sabres in assists (35) and points (50)
- Jack Quinn is out for this game
- The Buffalo Sabres are 3-2-0 in their last five
Match Prediction
Seattle has been miserable at home lately, especially during this four-game homestand. That won’t last forever. For no other reason than the fact that they’re overdue for two points at home, take the Kraken to win. They beat the Sabres by three in Buffalo and in a battle of defensive-minded teams, Seattle is stronger.
Buffalo only has four goals in their last three road games without exceeding two in any of those contests. Seattle may have seven goals in their last five home games, but four of those came in one loss. The Kraken are struggling to find the back of the net multiple times in a game these days. Take the under in a Kraken bounce-back win.
Final Pick
Seattle Kraken ML (-115); Under 5.5 (-105)
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