How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 15
Published 12:36 pm Tuesday, January 14, 2025
On Wednesday, January 15 at 6:00 PM ET, the Carolina Hurricanes are slated to match up with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. For best bets, picks, and predictions for this game, keep reading.
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Hurricanes vs. Sabres Picks
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Total Pick
Pick OU: Under 6.5 (model projecting 6.3 goals)
- Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Wednesday’s total (6.5 goals) 17 times this season.
- In Buffalo’s 43 games this season, 22 have finished with more goals than Wednesday’s total of 6.5.
- These two teams combine for 6.4 goals per game, 0.14 less than the total set for this contest.
- This game’s over/under is 0.4 more than the 6.1 goals these two teams allow per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -181
- In the 40 times this season the Hurricanes have been favored on the moneyline, they have gone 24-16 in those games.
- Carolina is 13-8 (winning 61.9% of its games) when it has played with moneyline odds of -181 or shorter.
- Based on this game’s moneyline, the Hurricanes have an implied probability of 64.4% to win.
Sabres Moneyline: +150
- In Buffalo’s 28 games as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has nine wins.
- The Sabres have won a single game with moneyline odds of +150 or longer (in six such games).
- Buffalo’s moneyline gives it an implied probability of 40.0% to win this game.
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, Buffalo 3
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- A productive offensive player this season for Carolina, Martin Necas has recorded 50 points.
- Sebastian Aho is another of Carolina’s important contributors currently with 44 total points (13 goals and 31 assists) to his name.
- On 122 shots (for 15 goals) and 17 assists, Andrei Svechnikov has recorded 32 points this season.
- In the 28 games Pyotr Kochetkov has played this season, his save percentage is .901, 35th in the league.
Sabres Points Leaders
- Tage Thompson has recorded 19 goals (0.5 per game) and collected 15 assists (0.4 per game), averaging 3.0 shots per game and shooting 16.4%. That makes him among the leaders for Buffalo with 34 total points (0.9 per game).
- John-Jason Peterka is a key contributor for Buffalo, with 32 total points this season. He has netted 11 goals and provided 21 assists in 41 games.
- Jason Zucker has scored 15 goals and contributed 16 assists for Buffalo, giving him a point total of 31.
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen’s record stands at 13-13-4 on the season, allowing 90 goals (3.0 goals against average) and collecting 775 saves with an .896 save percentage (45th in the league).
Hurricanes’ Schedule
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| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9/2025 | Maple Leafs | W 6-3 | Home | -179 |
| 1/10/2025 | Canucks | W 2-0 | Home | -175 |
| 1/12/2025 | Ducks | L 3-2 | Home | -513 |
| 1/15/2025 | Sabres | – | Away | -181 |
| 1/17/2025 | Golden Knights | – | Home | – |
| 1/20/2025 | Blackhawks | – | Away | – |
| 1/21/2025 | Stars | – | Away | – |
Sabres’ Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6/2025 | Capitals | W 4-3 | Home | +129 |
| 1/9/2025 | Senators | W 4-0 | Away | +130 |
| 1/11/2025 | Kraken | L 6-2 | Home | -139 |
| 1/15/2025 | Hurricanes | – | Home | +150 |
| 1/17/2025 | Penguins | – | Home | – |
| 1/20/2025 | Kraken | – | Away | – |
| 1/21/2025 | Canucks | – | Away | – |
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Carolina vs. Buffalo Game Info
- Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Time: 6:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: TNT
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- Location: Buffalo, New York
- Venue: KeyBank Center
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