Buffalo Sabres @ Detroit Red Wings Player Props, Picks and Predictions - 3/12/2025 7:30 PM EDT

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Buffalo Sabres @ Detroit Red Wings Pick

Best Moneyline Odds: Detroit Red Wings -134 (BetRivers), Buffalo Sabres +110 (BetRivers).

Game Info

Date: March 12, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM EDT
Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TV: -

Buffalo Sabres @ Detroit Red Wings Preview

The Buffalo Sabres (25-32-6) are coming off a 3-2 victory against the Edmonton Oilers, led by Tage Thompson's two-goal performance. Meanwhile, the Detroit Red Wings (30-28-6) are looking to bounce back after a 2-1 loss to the Ottawa Senators, despite outshooting their opponent 49-23. Both teams are struggling in recent games, with the Sabres going 3-6-1 in their last 10 and the Red Wings at 2-7-1. This will be the fourth meeting between these teams this season, with Detroit winning the most recent matchup in a shootout, 6-5.

Historic Head-to-Head Stats and Analysis

In their last 10 meetings, the Buffalo Sabres hold a slight edge with a 5-4-1 record against the Detroit Red Wings. Here’s a breakdown of their recent matchups:

Date	Result	Sabres Goals	Red Wings Goals
11/30/2022	Sabres 5-4 (W)	5	4
12/29/2022	Sabres 6-3 (W)	6	3
4/6/2023	Sabres 7-6 (W)	7	6
12/5/2023	Red Wings 5-3 (L)	3	5
3/12/2024	Sabres 7-3 (W)	7	3
3/16/2024	Red Wings 4-1 (L)	1	4
4/7/2024	Red Wings 3-1 (L)	1	3
10/26/2024	Sabres 5-3 (W)	5	3
11/2/2024	Red Wings 2-1 (L)	1	2
12/9/2024	Red Wings 6-5 (L - Shootout)	5	6

Pick: Total Over 6.5 Goals

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Both teams have shown a tendency for high-scoring games in their recent matchups. The Sabres are averaging 3.2 goals per game in their last 10, while the Red Wings are at 2.5. Additionally, their last meeting ended in a 6-5 shootout, and the total has gone over in 7 of the last 10 games between these teams. With both teams struggling defensively, this game has the potential to be another high-scoring affair.

Top Player Prop Picks

Tage Thompson Over 0.5 Goals

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Tage Thompson is coming off a two-goal performance and has been a key offensive contributor for the Sabres. He has the ability to find the back of the net, especially against a Red Wings defense that has allowed 3.6 goals per game in their last 10.

Alex DeBrincat Over 0.5 Assists

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DeBrincat has been a consistent playmaker for the Red Wings, with 24 assists this season. He has the potential to set up scoring opportunities, especially on the power play.

Dylan Larkin Over 2.5 Shots on Goal

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Larkin has been active offensively, averaging 4.9 shots per game in his last 10. With Detroit looking to break their losing streak, expect Larkin to take plenty of shots in this matchup.

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