NHL Preview: Buffalo Sabres vs. Detroit Red Wings – Monday, Dec. 9, 2024

The Detroit Red Wings (10-13-4) and Buffalo Sabres (11-13-3) have a perfect opportunity to get back on track when they face off on Monday, December 9 at 7:00 PM ET at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Current NHL betting odds reveal that the Sabres are favored at home with a moneyline of -145.

Detroit Red Wings Betting Preview

The Red Wings have lost their last five games, with two of those betting on the road. Their latest defeat was a 2-1 showing against the Colorado Avalanche.

Lucas Raymond stood out on offense as the only goal that could come up with. Surprisingly, they took 30 shot attempts and could only land one goal. In fact, this marked their second game in a row allowing two goals and only scoring one.

Over this losing streak, they have allowed 17 points total and have only scored 12. To be fair, two of these five losses have ended in overtime. Looking ahead, they just stop the bleeding here before taking another tough road test.

The Red Wings are getting 2.48 goals and are taking 25.1 shot attempts. Defensively they are allowing 3.07 goals and 31.3 shot attempts a game. This margin is slightly negative, which does not bode well for their chances.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Sabres are also on a losing streak, but they have lost their last six games. Their most recent defeat was a 5-2 outing against the Utah Hockey Club.

They started off the game with a solid offense, as they nailed a goal with Tyson Kozak in the first period. This was also his first NHL goal, but the joy did not last long.

The Hockey Club would go on to score three goals unanswered in the second period, which lowered the Sabres chances significantly for victory. They took 25 shots but allowed the Hockey Club to get 28.

The Sabres are putting up 2.93 goals and firing off 28.4 shots a game to get there. Defensively they have been allowing opponents to average 3.19 goals on 29.0 shots. While this ratio is slightly negative, it is slightly more appealing than Red Wings’ attempt.

Odds, Series Trends, and Free Pick

MyBookie showcases the NHL betting odds for the Detroit Red Wings vs. Buffalo Sabres battle. This will be the third time this season that these two teams have met, with the series tied one game each.

In those matchups, the Sabres are averaging three goals and allowing the Red Wings to put up 2.50 goals a game. This is a slightly positive ratio between the two, which is something that the Sabres aim to improve upon while at home. Overall, the Sabres stand out at home and had a great opportunity to break the losing cycle.

Final Pick: Buffalo Sabres -145