Wild vs Sabres Picks and Prediction – 11/28/2024

Last Updated: 11/26/2024 at 8:40 PM ET

Minnesota Wild at Buffalo Sabres 11/27/24 - NHL Picks & Predictions

Game Start: 11/28/2024, 12:00 AM UTC

Latest Odds: MIN -122 ; O/U 6.25

Wild vs Sabres Prediction

The Minnesota Wild look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory on the road Wednesday when visiting the Buffalo Sabres. Minnesota is 13-4-4 with 30 points and second in the Central division, 6 points behind first-place Winnipeg. The Wild were defeated by the Jets 4-1 on Monday night. Minnesota has lost two straight and three of the last five. Keep up to date with all the NHL action, with our expert NHL picks.

Kirill Kaprizov is leading Minnesota in goals with 13, assists with 21 and points with 34. In goal, Filip Gustavsson is 9-4-3 with a goals-against average of 2.18 and a save percentage of .923. Gustavsson has one shutout. Minnesota has a goals-for average of 3.33 and a goals-against average of 2.48. Minnesota’s power play is 17th in the NHL and its penalty kill is 27th.

The Buffalo Sabres look for their fourth consecutive victory on Wednesday when hosting the Minnesota Wild. Buffalo is 11-9-1 with 23 points and fourth in the Atlantic division, five points behind the first-place Toronto Maple Leafs. Buffalo defeated the San Jose Sharks 4-2 on Saturday night. Alex Tuch scored with the Sabres short-handed to help lead Buffalo to the win.

Tage Thompson is the leader in goals for Buffalo with 11 while Alex Tuch is the leader in assists with 14 and points with 21. In goal, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 8-4-1 with a goals-against average of 2.55 and a save percentage of .910. Buffalo has a goals-for average of 3.24 and a goals-against average of 3.10. Buffalo’s power play is 22nd in the NHL and its penalty kill unit is 12th.

Wild vs Sabres Pick Analysis

The Buffalo Sabres will pick up a victory on their home ice on Wednesday when hosting Minnesota. Buffalo has won four of the last five overall and the Sabres have played well versus opponents from the Western Conference, winning the last seven in that situation. Minnesota has lost for the last five played on the road versus Buffalo and the Wild have lost five of the last six overall versus the Sabres. Final Score Prediction, Buffalo Sabres win 4-2.