- Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs Anaheim Ducks
- Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
- Venue: Honda Center, Anaheim, CA
- Broadcast: MSG Network, FOXLA+
- Betting Odds: Sabres (-130) Ducks (+110)
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The Anaheim Ducks (5-6-1) are set to take on the Buffalo Sabres (5-4-3) at Honda Center this Thursday. The betting line indicates Buffalo at -130, while Anaheim is listed at +110. The total is projected at 6.5 goals.
The Buffalo Sabres emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over the Sharks in their most recent matchup. During this game, Buffalo incurred 6 penalty minutes and had 3 opportunities on the power play, but failed to capitalize. Overall, their offensive display was subpar; they managed to convert just 2 out of 40 shots into goals.
This season, opponents have had 42 power play opportunities against the Buffalo Sabres (ranked 15th in the league) resulting in 12 goals. The Sabres have faced 315 shots this season and possess a save percentage of .873. With 330 shots taken themselves, Buffalo holds a shooting percentage of 10.0%. At even strength, they have allowed 28 goals while scoring 29. On power plays, Buffalo has had 41 chances, converting 4 of them for a success rate of 9.76%. Overall, the Sabres have accumulated 13 points with a points percentage of .542, scoring 33 goals this season (24th in the league) while conceding 40.
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen will be the goalie for Buffalo. Throughout his professional career, he has achieved 103 quality starts, resulting in a quality start rate of .534. His career save percentage stands at .899, having spent 10,933 minutes on the ice. Luukkonen has faced 5,602 shots, making 5,035 saves, with 569 goals conceded for a goals-against average of 2.95. His record is 96 wins, 77 losses, and 21 overtime losses, starting in 193 games across 199 NHL appearances.
In their latest game, the Anaheim Ducks lost to the Canucks, ending in a 6-5 scoreline. Anaheim had 2 power play attempts and successfully converted 1. They scored 5 goals out of 23 shots taken.
This season, the Ducks have netted 28 goals at even strength and 9 goals (ranking 13th in the league) on the power play. With only 282 shots (29th in the NHL), they hold a shooting percentage of 13.12%, while allowing their opponents 332 shots. Currently, the Ducks have recorded 37 goals, earned 11 points, and possess a points percentage of .458. They have conceded 43 goals, including 32 at even strength and 11 with a manpower disadvantage. Anaheim has had 38 power play chances, achieving a conversion rate of 23.68%, and a penalty kill percentage of 77.55% against 49 power play attempts from their opponents, coupled with a save percentage of 87.0%.
In goal for Anaheim will be Lukas Dostal. On average, his opponents score 3.30 goals per game, and he has allowed a total of 564 goals. Dostal has a quality start rate of 52.6%, logging 90 quality starts in the NHL. He has started in 171 games and played 435 minutes, holding a career record of 76 wins, 82 losses, and 18 overtime losses across 186 games. He has produced 4,913 saves out of 5,477 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .897.
Who will secure victory in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Recommendation: Choose Buffalo (-130)
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