NHL: Oilers vs Sabres Prediction, Odds, and Picks (Mar 6)
- Buffalo Sabres looking for a second straight win
- Edmonton Oilers have gone 4-3-3 over their last ten
A tight matchup is expected in the NHL on Monday, as the Buffalo Sabres bid to pick up a second straight win. However, the Edmonton Oilers could be better valued to return to winning ways.
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The Buffalo Sabres picked up a big win in their last game to enhance their playoff aspirations. However, they will face a big test to maintain that winning run when they play host to the Edmonton Oilers.
How To Watch
- When: Monday, March 6, 2023, at 7:30 p.m ET
- Where: KeyBank Center, Buffalo
- How To Watch: NHL TV
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The Buffalo Sabres remain out of the playoff places in the Eastern Conference, but they still look good value to finish in the top eight. They come into this game sitting ninth, as they have won six of their last ten games. They boast an impressive win rate of .557, and have gone 13-16-2 at home.
Buffalo was excellent in their latest game, as they picked up a solid 5-3 home win against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Jeff Skinner, Tage Thompson, and Tyson Jost all scored goals in that victory.
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Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers already sit in the top eight of the Western Conference. They come into this game occupying sixth in the West, having gone 34-22-8 this term. However, over their last ten games, they have picked up just four victories.
The Oilers were beaten in their most recent game, as they suffered a 7-5 loss away from home against the Winnipeg Jets. They will need to get back to winning ways on the road on Monday ahead of showdowns against the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs later in the week.
Picks
We are inclined to side with the Sabres on Monday. They have been in solid recent form, and they have picked up four wins from their last five against the Oilers.
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