Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings Sharp Betting Pick & Odds – Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The Buffalo Sabres (25-32-6) aim to even the four-game season-series with the Detroit Red Wings (30-28-6) on Wednesday, March 12 at 7:30 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. MyBookie offers the Red Wings as slight favorites at home with a moneyline at -135.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Sabres just ended their six-game losing streak with a 3-2 win over the Edmonton Oilers. This was only their second time in a seven-game stretch where they scored three goals, with the other one being a loss.

Edmonton did not take the lead at all in this game, which is one reason why the struggling Sabres were able to clinch it late. They scored first in the first period and were able to steadily add goals throughout the game to give themselves a chance at success.

Buffalo has a huge amount of penalty minutes (611) in comparison to the Red Wings (387). During their power play opportunities they have scored 30 goals and have allowed 44, resulting in a weaker power play percentage at 16.6.

The Sabres have been averaging 3.13 goals a game while taking 27.7 shots. Their defense is allowing opposing teams to get 3.48 goals and 29.1 shots. They cannot afford these defensive breakdowns and expect to get the win.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Red Wings have lost their last six games, with three each going to away and home games. Their recent defeat was a 2-1 outing against the Ottawa Senators. During this losing streak, they have scored three goals in a game just once, while everything else has been less.

Ottawa scored first in the second period and then later capitalized on a power play (their second one with a goal this game) in the third period to win it. It was not for a lack of trying for the Red Wings, as they put up an enormous 49 shot attempts but only connected on one.

Detroit has a slightly lower penalty kill percentage at 69.5 compared to the Sabres at 76.8. However, they have scored 53 power play goals and have allowed 46 to showcase a power play percentage at 28.2.

The Red Wings are putting together 2.80 goals and 27.6 shots per game. Their defense is holding teams to 3.19 goals and 28.8 shots per battle. This negative margin is not that great, but is slightly more appealing than what the Sabres are getting each game.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie offers compelling Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings betting odds, which favor the Red Wings. Buffalo is 9-18-3 on the road, while Detroit is stronger at home with a 16-15-3 record. The Red Wings are appealing to win here.

Final Pick: Detroit Red Wings -135