How to Pick the Hurricanes vs. Sabres Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – January 15
Published 12:39 pm Tuesday, January 14, 2025
On Wednesday, January 15 at 6:00 PM ET, the Carolina Hurricanes are slated to clash with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center. For best bets, picks, and projections for this matchup, continue 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)
- This season, Carolina and its opponent have combined to outscore Wednesday’s total of 6.5 goals 17 times.
- A total of 22 of Buffalo’s games have finished with over 6.5 goals this season.
- The Hurricanes score 3.34 goals per game, compared to the Sabres’ average of 3.02, adding up to 0.1 fewer goals than this contest’s over/under of 6.5.
- This game’s over/under is 0.4 more than the 6.1 goals these two teams concede per game combined.
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Moneyline Pick
Hurricanes Moneyline: -181
- The Hurricanes have gone 24-16 this season when listed as a moneyline favorite.
- Carolina is 13-8 in games it has played with moneyline odds of -181 or shorter (61.9% win percentage).
- The Hurricanes have a 64.4% chance (based on the moneyline’s implied probability) to win this game.
Sabres Moneyline: +150
- In Buffalo’s 28 games playing as the underdog on the moneyline this season, it has nine wins.
- The Sabres have a single victory in matches with moneyline odds of +150 or longer (in six chances).
- Buffalo has a 40.0% chance to win this game (implied from its moneyline odds).
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Score Prediction
Prediction:
Carolina 4, Buffalo 3
Hurricanes Points Leaders
- Martin Necas is one of Carolina’s leading contributors this season with 50 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 14.3%.
- Sebastian Aho has 13 goals and 31 assists for Carolina to compile 44 total points (one per game).
- On 122 shots (for 15 goals) and 17 assists, Andrei Svechnikov has created 32 points this season.
- Pyotr Kochetkov (16-9-2) has a 2.5 goals against average and a save percentage of .901 for Carolina.
Sabres Points Leaders
- Tage Thompson’s 19 goals and 15 assists in 38 matchups give him 34 points on the season, making him a key part of his team’s offense.
- Buffalo’s John-Jason Peterka has racked up 32 total points (0.7 per game), with 11 goals and 21 assists.
- Buffalo’s Jason Zucker has 31 points, courtesy of 15 goals (second on team) and 16 assists (sixth).
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has an .896 save percentage (45th in the league), with 775 total saves, while conceding 90 goals (3.0 goals against average). He has put up a 13-13-4 record between the posts for Buffalo this season.
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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