Sabres vs Red Wings Picks and Prediction – 4/7/2024

By: Thomas Pemberton |

Last Updated: 04/06/2024 at 9:13 PM ET

Buffalo Sabres at Detroit Red Wings 04/07/24 - NHL Picks & Predictions
Game Start: 4/7/2024, 5:00 PM UTC
Latest Odds: DET -130; O/U 6.5

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The Buffalo Sabres head to Detroit to take on the Red Wings on Sunday. Buffalo is 6th in the Atlantic Division with a 37-35-5 record. The Sabres are 5-5 over their last ten games but are riding a two game win streak. Buffalo carries a 17-16-4 road record. The Sabres are averaging 3 goals scored per game. Stay up to date with our expert's NHL Picks. 

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will make the start in net for the Buffalo Sabres this season. Luukkonen is 26-20-3 on the season with five shutouts. Luukkonen has allowed 121 goals and carries a 2.55 goals against average. The Buffalo Sabres are allowing an average of 2.99 goals against per game. 

The Detroit Red Wings are 5th in the Atlantic Division with a 37-31-8 record. Detroit is 4-4-2 over their last ten games but lost to the NYR 4-3 in their last game. The Red Wings carry a 21-12-5 home ice record. Detroit is 9th best in the NHL averaging 3.32 goals scored per game. 

Alex Lyon will protect the net for the Detroit Red Wings. Lyon is 19-17-4 on the season with two shutouts. Lyon has allowed 114 goals and carries a 3.03 goals against average. The Detroit Red Wings are allowing an average of 3.32 goals against per game. 

Sabres vs Red Wings Prediction

Sabres vs Red Wings Pick Analysis

Betting Trends for Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres

Sabres

The Buffalo Sabres have hit the 3P Moneyline in 43 of their last 86 games.
The Buffalo Sabres have hit the Game Total Under in 47 of their last 86 games.

Red Wings

The Detroit Red Wings have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 46 of their last 81 games.
The Detroit Red Wings have covered the 2P Puck Line in 26 of their last 41 games at home

Our Free NHL Pick for Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo Sabres +105

The Buffalo Sabres have the momentum behind them as they are seeking a third straight win. Buffalo has scored 10 goals over their last two games. Buffalo seeks revenge after allowing 4 goals against Detroit back in March. The Sabres show the best value as a small underdog. Final Score Prediction, Buffalo Sabres 3-2.