The Buffalo Sabres take on the Detroit Red Wings tonight on Wednesday Night Hockey
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The Buffalo Sabres (25-32-6) head to the Motor City for a date with the Detroit Red Wings (30-28-6) in an Atlantic Division showdown on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. The puck is set to drop at 7:30 PM Eastern Time, with the matchup being broadcast nationally on TNT.
The Red Wings hit the ice as -160 home favorites, with the total (over/under) pinned at 6.5 goals. Can Dylan Larkin and company snap out of their six-game funk and defend their barn against the inconsistent Sabres?
We’ve got you covered with our Sabres vs Red Wings prediction for Wednesday Night Hockey.
Sabres vs Red Wings Prediction
I’m riding with the Red Wings to break out of their slump and get a much-needed W against the Sabres. Sure, Detroit’s mired in a six-game slide, but they’ve been money at Little Caesars Arena this year, piling up 18 wins on home ice.
A deeper dive into the advanced stats suggests the Red Wings are poised for a turnaround. Over their last 10 tilts, Detroit has majorly underachieved compared to their expected goal total (14 actual vs 25.84 expected) despite flexing some serious possession muscle (51.86 CF%, 53.39 FF%, 54.97 SF%). Tack on an unsustainably low PDO of 0.943, and it’s clear the hockey gods haven’t been kind to the Red Wings lately.
Tonight's #LGRW game recap:
What a STUPID way to lose a hockey game. There's more to this loss than the missed call, but the refs not calling the easiest high-stick they'll see all year absolutely robbed Detroit of a point.
Gut punch as the Red Wings drop both to CBJ in reg. pic.twitter.com/xEZjei6LBn
— Ryan Hana (@RyanHanaWWP) March 2, 2025
As for Buffalo, their road woes are legit – the Sabres have stumbled to a 9-18 record away from home. Even worse, their defense has been brutal in enemy territory, coughing up a whopping 3.48 goals per game (30th in the NHL). And while Buffalo’s offense can bring the firepower (12th in goals scored), it’s been hit-or-miss on the road.
The Sabres just got a huge win over Edmonton, which is fresh in the minds of bettors. However, it’s important to note that Buffalo had dropped five straight games before halting the skid. Furthermore, Lindy Ruff’s club has managed only one victory in their past five contests against Detroit.
Count on the Red Wings to come out swinging in front of an amped-up home crowd. Buffalo’s road struggles play right into Detroit’s hands here. I’m banking on offensive studs like Dylan Larkin (56 points) and Lucas Raymond (66 points) to feast on the Sabres’ flimsy defense and power the Red Wings to a statement victory.
Wednesday Hockey Pick:
Red Wings ML (-160 at Caesars)
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