Buffalo vs Minnesota Prediction 17 January 2026
🔊 The matchup between Buffalo and Minnesota promises to be exciting and high-scoring. It's a crucial game for both teams: Buffalo are fighting to secure their playoff spot, while Minnesota aim to maintain their position among the top three in the conference.
Head-to-Head
📊Review of the official head-to-head statistics between the teams Buffalo Sabres and Minnesota Wild:
- played in 32 matches;
- the home team has 15 wins (including overtime), while the away team has 17;
- goals scored: 74 against 101;
- average total of the match - 5.19.
The last time the sides met was on 30 November 2025 at the arena of the team Minnesota Wild - match score 2:3.
Head-to-head statistics Buffalo - Minnesota
Buffalo Sabres Team Overview
Buffalo are showcasing consistent form. Over their last ten games, they have secured eight victories and suffered only two losses, boasting an impressive average of 4.1 goals per game.
On home ice, the team performs even more confidently, averaging 3.71 goals scored and allowing 2.75 goals per game. Among their strengths are a powerful offense and the ability to capitalize on opportunities, even against tough defensive opponents.
Match Results: Buffalo Sabres
Minnesota Wild Team Overview
Minnesota are not in their best form, with just one win in their last five games. However, they traditionally perform well on the road, having avoided regulation time losses in eight of their last nine away matches. Minnesota's average scoring is around 3.13 goals per game, but they concede quite a bit, up to 3.7 goals per match.
Yet, when facing Buffalo, they tend not to concede many goals, usually allowing only 1-3 per game. We believe this trend will continue this time as well.
Match Results: Minnesota Wild
Prediction for the 1st period
First Period Statistics: Buffalo Sabres (home) vs Minnesota Wild (away)
- Number of matches played in the tournament: 24 vs 23;
- Number of wins: 9 (37.5%) vs 9 (39.13%);
- Number of losses: 7 (29.17%) vs 5 (21.74%);
- Number of draws: 8 (33.33%) vs 9 (39.13%).
- Average total goals scored: 1.08 vs 0.87;
- Average total goals conceded: 0.83 vs 0.48.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Number of wins: 4 vs 5;
- Number of losses: 5 vs 2;
- Number of draws: 1 vs 3;
- Average total for the first period: 2.2 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 1.1) vs 1.7 (scored - 1, conceded - 0.7).
- Buffalo Sabres have not won the 1st period in 14 of last 16 home games against Minnesota Wild (NHL).
- Buffalo Sabres have not won the 1st period in 9 of last 10 games against Minnesota Wild (NHL).
- Minnesota Wild have not lost the 1st period in 15 of last 16 away games (NHL).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- Number of encounters - 32;
- Number of wins for the home team - 15, for the away team - 17.
Prediction on the over/under
Statistics: Buffalo Sabres vs Minnesota Wild
- average total in the tournament: 6.22 vs 5.6;
- average total goals scored: 3.33 vs 3.13;
- average total goals conceded: 3.11 vs 2.83;
- Buffalo Sabres: average total at home in the tournament - 3.71;
- Minnesota Wild: average total away in the tournament - 3.13;
- last 10 matches (average total goals scored): 4.1 (home - 4.5) vs 3.3 (away - 3.71).
- Buffalo Sabres scored under 3.5 goals in last 6 games against Minnesota Wild (NHL).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The match promises to be intense, and we believe there won't be many goals. Both teams are experiencing a slight downturn and haven't been prolific in their head-to-head encounters. The under 5.5 total has hit six times in a row. We think it's reasonable to bet on this trend once again. Today, the attacking lines are unstable and are unlikely to deliver a high-scoring performance.No comments
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