Buffalo Sabres (20-21-4) vs. Anaheim Ducks (15-28-1)
Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks 1/23/24 – As NHL regular season action rages on, two NHL giants, Buffalo Sabres and Anaheim Ducks will square off at Honda Center on January 23, 2024, in California. It promises to be an engaging contest as both squads vie to make an impressionable statement regarding standings contention. We’ll dive deep into stats, team dynamics and betting trends related to this contest; offering valuable insights as well as NHL daily predictions ahead of this highly-anticipated clash between these teams!
Buffalo Sabres have posted 20 wins, 21 losses and 4 overtime losses so far this season; Anaheim Ducks have struggled, compiling only 15 victories to 28 losses with one overtime defeat tallied up. Buffalo finds itself in an advantageous spot in terms of standings; therefore this game offers them the chance to solidify playoff hopes further while Anaheim can look to turn things around and climb back up the standings ladder.
Anaheim Ducks offensive production has been led primarily by players such as Frank Vatrano, Troy Terry, and Mason McTavish. Right wing Frank Vatrano leads his team with 21 goals while adding 12 assists for 33 points over 44 games; right-wing Troy Terry contributed 11 goals and 16 assists during 41 contests and Mason McTavish has added 12 goals with 15 assists across 37 contests; these players have kept Anaheim competitive enough for fans.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks 1/23/24 Game Info
| When: | Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 10:00 PM ET |
| Where: | Honda Center |
| TV: | ESPN+ |
| Stream: | NHL.TV |
Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen vs. Goaltender John Gibson
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen leads the Buffalo Sabres goaltending staff. Luukkonen has appeared in 23 games so far and posted 11 wins, 9 losses, and two overtime defeats with an overall goal-against average (GAA) of 2.64 and save percentage of 0.909; facing 613 shots against him while making 557 saves to prove himself reliable between the pipes.
John Gibson will serve as goaltender for Anaheim Ducks this season and has amassed 8 wins to 18 losses while maintaining an GAA of 3.06 with an save percentage of 0.901. Over 800 shots were attempted and 721 saved! Both goaltenders will play key roles in deciding the outcome of this matchup.
NHL Odds/Point Spread: TBD, Total Odds: TBD
As for betting odds, no odds for this match-up have yet been released, so bettors should remain up-to-date with recent updates from sportsbooks to make informed decisions nearer the game time.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Trends
Sabres have managed to win two out of their last five games while going 3-2 vs the spread over that span – particularly impressive on their road games with 14-8 against the spread and low scoring matches when one out of every five totals went over in an away matchup! Furthermore, in 23 home games since they last went vs spread they went 8 times; an encouraging sign.
Anaheim Ducks Betting Trends
Anaheim Ducks have won three out of their past five games, showing signs of improvement. Even more impressively against the spread, they went 4-1-2 over that stretch – even more impressive on their road journey (12-9 against). Similar to Buffalo Sabres’ totals going over only once during that span whereas at home nine times did. These numbers point towards higher scoring affairs at home ice.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Anaheim Ducks 1/23/24 Betting Picks
At first glance, it would seem the Buffalo Sabres hold the upper hand in terms of overall standing and offensive firepower in this matchup, however the Anaheim Ducks have shown significant improvement and hold an excellent home record against the spread compared to their opponents. Betting odds for this encounter are yet to be decided so bettors need to stay updated!
Regarding overall dynamics, the Sabres may hold an edge; however, don’t count out Anaheim on home ice! This game promises to be highly contested; much will depend upon goaltender performance in particular.
Overall, while the Sabres may be considered favorites for this matchup, bettors must still exercise caution when betting this matchup. As is customary in betting situations like this one, bettors should based their decisions based on current odds and personal analysis; expert handicappers also provide invaluable updates that provide premium play prediction updates.
Free Pick and Prediction: Buffalo Sabres 3, Anaheim Ducks 2