The Detroit Red Wings will meet the Buffalo Sabres at the KeyBank Center in the NHL on Monday (October 31).
The Red Wings are only one position below the Buffalo Sabres in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Both teams are coming off a win in their previous game and are fighting for the third spot.
The Sabres have three wins and two losses for the season, while the Red Wings have four wins, two losses, and two overtime losses. The battle of the Atlantic Division is going to be an interesting one.
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Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres: Betting Odds
The Detroit Red Wings had a pretty ordinary last season, finishing sixth in the division with an overall record of 32-39 and failing to qualify for the playoffs. Their start to the new season has been a bit bumpy, but they won their first game against the Montreal Canadiens (3-0).
The Red Wings followed that up with another win, against the New Jersey Devils (5-2). They then faced back-to-back overtime defeats to the Los Angeles Kings (5-4) and Chicago Blackhawks (4-3). However, Detroit bounced back with a comfortable 5-1 win against the Anaheim Ducks.
In the reverse fixture, the New Jersey Devils took revenge over Detroit (6-2), who lost 5-1 to Boston Bruins in their next game. In their last outing, the Red Wings beat the Minnesota Wild 2-1 to return to winning ways.
The Sabres, meanwhile, have fared a bit better compared to the Red Wings. They have five wins and three losses. Their best win came against the Calgary Flames (6-3). Playing at home makes them the favorites in tonight's matchup.
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Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres: Match Details
Fixture: Detroit Red Wings @ Buffalo Sabres
Date & Time: Monday, October 31; 07:00 pm EDT
Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, New York
Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres: Pick
After a dry spell, Victor Olofsson came into form in the last game for the Sabres. He scored two goals, scored two points, and had six shots on goal.
In the upcoming contest, there will be a lot of expectations on him to perform against the Red Wings.
Pick: Victor Olofsson Total Points Over 0.5 (+100)
Red Wings vs Sabres: Prediction
The Red Wings have won six of their last ten games against the Buffalo Sabres, including the last four. However, the situation is different this time, as Buffalo is on course to make the playoffs.