Sabres vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - Dec. 14

Seattle Kraken v Utah Mammoth

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The Buffalo Sabres (13-14-4) and Seattle Kraken (12-11-6) play at Climate Pledge Arena on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Sabres knocked off the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in their last outing, while the Kraken are coming off a 5-3 loss to the Utah Mammoth.

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Ahead of watching this matchup, here's a peek at which team we pick to bring home the victory in Sunday's action on the ice.

In the past 10 games for the Kraken, their offense has put up 22 goals while their defense has allowed 31 (they have a 3-6-1 record in those games). In 36 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with five goals (13.9% conversion rate).

Sabres vs. Kraken Predictions for Sunday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Kraken 4, Sabres 3.

  • Moneyline Pick: Kraken (+105)
  • Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6.1 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

  • The Sabres have a 13-14-4 record overall, with a 4-4-8 record in contests that have gone to overtime.
  • In the seven games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 3-0-4 record (good for 10 points).
  • In the four games this season the Sabres scored only one goal, they finished 0-3-1.
  • Buffalo finished 1-5-0 in the six games this season when it scored exactly two goals (registering two points).
  • The Sabres have scored at least three goals 18 times, and are 12-3-3 in those games (to register 27 points).
  • In the 11 games when Buffalo has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 6-3-2 to register 14 points.
  • In the 13 games when it outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 4-7-2 (10 points).
  • The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 18 games. The Sabres went 9-7-2 in those contests (20 points).

Kraken Splits and Trends

  • The Kraken have a 5-6-11 record in overtime contests this season and a 12-11-6 overall record.
  • In the 13 games Seattle has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 17 points.
  • This season the Kraken recorded only one goal in five games and they finished 0-4-1 in those matchups.
  • Seattle has three points (1-3-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
  • The Kraken have scored three or more goals in 17 games, earning 25 points from those contests.
  • This season, Seattle has recorded a lone power-play goal in 13 games and picked up 16 points with a record of 6-3-4.
  • When outshooting its opponent this season, Seattle is 3-6-1 (seven points).
  • The Kraken have been outshot by opponents 16 times this season, and earned 21 points in those games.

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Team Stats Comparison

Sabres Rank Sabres AVG Kraken AVG Kraken Rank
17th 3.00 Goals Scored 2.52 31st
27th 3.48 Goals Allowed 3.00 16th
13th 28.5 Shots 25.4 27th
27th 29.8 Shots Allowed 27.6 12th
12th 20.62% Power Play % 17.58% 21st
3rd 85.56% Penalty Kill % 66.67% 32nd

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