Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings Forecast, 11/15/2025 NHL Predictions, Top Bets & Odds

• Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs Detroit Red Wings
• Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
• Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
• Broadcast: Fanduel Sports Network
• Betting Odds: Sabres (+110) Red Wings (-132)

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This matchup will take place at Little Caesars Arena, where the Detroit Red Wings (9-7-0) face off against the Buffalo Sabres (5-7-4) this Saturday. The moneyline is set with the Sabres at +110 and the Red Wings at -132. The over/under for this contest is established at 6.5.

The Buffalo Sabres are eager to recover from their recent 5-2 loss to the Mammoth. In that matchup, the Sabres fell short offensively, managing to score only 2 goals from 19 shots. They also squandered 2 power play opportunities and incurred 24 penalty minutes during the game.

This season, the Buffalo Sabres have scored a total of 42 goals (ranking 29th in the NHL) while allowing 54 goals against. Currently, they sit with 14 points, translating to a points percentage of .438. Buffalo has had 48 power play opportunities, converting 8 into goals for a power play percentage of 16.67%. At even strength, they have allowed 49 goals while scoring 34. The Sabres have taken 453 shots, achieving a shooting percentage of 9.3%. On the defensive end, they have faced 509 shots and hold a save percentage of .894. Their opponents have had 50 power play opportunities (22nd in the league), netting 5 goals against them.

Guarding the net will be Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Throughout his career, Luukkonen has achieved 82 quality starts, with a quality start rate of .532. His save percentage stands at .898 from over 8,223 minutes of gameplay. He has faced 4,512 shots, making 4,050 saves. Opponents have found the back of the net 462 times against him, resulting in a goals-against average of 3.00 per game. Luukkonen’s professional record is 72-66-16, with 154 games started out of 158 matches played.

In their last encounter, the Detroit Red Wings faced the Blackhawks, suffering a defeat with a score of 5-1. Detroit managed to convert only 1 goal from 46 shots and failed to capitalize on 5 power play opportunities.

Detroit has attempted 467 shots so far (ranking 19th in the NHL) with a shooting percentage of 9.42% and has allowed 432 shots against. Their penalty kill rate stands at 80.00% against 45 opposing power plays, with a save percentage of 88.2%. They have recorded 53 power play opportunities, converting 10 of them (18.87%). At even strength, they have scored 34 goals while giving up 51 goals from 42 strength plays and 9 while short-handed. This season, the Detroit Red Wings total 44 goals, 18 points, and an overall points percentage of .563.

Across the rink, John Gibson will be in goal. His career record spans 208 wins, 222 losses, and 63 overtime losses over 515 games. With a 54.1% quality start rate, he has contributed 272 quality starts throughout his professional career. Gibson has made 14,235 saves from 15,649 shots faced, resulting in a save percentage of .910. Opponents average 2.81 goals per game against him, culminating in a total of 1,414 goals allowed. He has been the starting goaltender in 503 games, with a total ice time of 26,839 minutes.

Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL battle against the spread or moneyline?

Prediction: Bet on Buffalo (+110)