The Kraken will play the Sabres on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2023-24 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Seattle Kraken and Buffalo Sabres. The puck hits the ice on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Seattle Kraken currently have a 89.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Buffalo Sabres heading into this matchup with a 87.00 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Seattle Kraken - The Seattle Kraken have a 7-6-6 record as an away team, ranking them 7th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Seattle Kraken now rank 9th for away team losses.
- Home Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres start this game with a 8-9-1 record as a home team. That puts them 8th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 5th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2023-24 NHL season, the Seattle Kraken rank 21st (106) for goals scored. Their opponent, the Buffalo Sabres, currently rank 15th (120) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Seattle Kraken rank 15th (115) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the Buffalo Sabres, they've given up 134 goals this season, ranking them 7th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Seattle Kraken have a 1-4 shootout win-loss record, with the Buffalo Sabres owning a 0-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Seattle Kraken have a 16-14-9 record and the Buffalo Sabres hold a 17-19-4 at this point in the 2023-24 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round as I, the magical master of words, cast my spell of preview upon thee. On the eve of January 9th, 2024, the mystical battle commences between the Seattle Kraken and the Buffalo Sabres. Behold, for the 2023-24 NHL season takes shape before our very eyes!
With a standing of 16-14-9, the Kraken set sail with a 0.410 win percentage, tallying 41 points. The Sabres, on the other enchanted hand, stand at 17-19-4, with a 0.425 win percentage and 38 points. The battle for victory shall be a fierce one indeed!
Before the first puck is hurled into the fray, let us delve into the depths of each team's stats and standing. Analyze their strengths and weaknesses, for knowledge is power in this realm of icy battles. (Review each team's stats and standing before the game begins.)
But lo and behold, my dear spectators, there is more to this mystical encounter than meets the eye. Peer into the realm of prop bets, for they hold the promise of fortune and glory. (Have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below.) Should you dare to dance with destiny, consider placing a bet at BetRivers, BetMGM, or BetWay. The gods of chance may smile upon you! (Consider placing a bet at BetRivers, BetMGM, or BetWay.)
Now, gather 'round, my apprentices of wagering, and I shall reveal the secret to mastering the art of hockey betting. Seek the wisdom of SportsBetting3.com, for they shall guide you on this mystical path. (Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com.) With this knowledge in your grasp, venture forth and embrace the enchantment of the game!
And so, my magical friends, prepare yourselves for a clash of titans on January 9th. The Seattle Kraken versus the Buffalo Sabres, a battle that shall reverberate throughout the realms of ice and glory. Let the game begin, and may the best team emerge victorious!
Best Kraken at Sabres Odds
| Underdog Seattle Kraken | Favorite Buffalo Sabres |
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| Underdog Seattle Kraken | Favorite Buffalo Sabres |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Buffalo Sabres are the -110 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Seattle Kraken are the -110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The Buffalo Sabres are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Seattle Kraken are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Kraken
Sabres
1/09/24 7:08pm EST | -110-110 |
- Seattle Kraken bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Seattle Kraken is 52.38%.
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 52.38%.
Seattle Kraken at Buffalo Sabres Prop Bets
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Kraken
Sabres
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
1/09/24 7:08pm EST | Yes -190No +140Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1253 u -110Bet |
Kraken
Total Goals
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 3 o -1203 u -115Bet |
Alex Tuch
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1350.5 u +100Bet |
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Alexander Wennberg
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1300.5 u -175Bet |
Andre Burakovsky
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1400.5 u -190Bet |
Casey Mittelstadt
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1250.5 u -110Bet |
Dylan Cozens
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1150.5 u -155Bet |
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Eeli Tolvanen
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1100.5 u -150Bet |
Jack Quinn
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1300.5 u -175Bet |
Jaden Schwartz
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet |
Jared McCann
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -140Bet |
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Jeff Skinner
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1300.5 u -105Bet |
JJ Peterka
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1100.5 u -150Bet |
Jordan Eberle
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -140Bet |
Matty Beniers
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1100.5 u -150Bet |
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Oliver Bjorkstrand
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1050.5 u -145Bet |
Owen Power
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1550.5 u -210Bet |
Rasmus Dahlin
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1450.5 u +110Bet |
Tage Thompson
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1650.5 u +125Bet |
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Vince Dunn
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o -1050.5 u -130Bet |
Yanni Gourde
Points Scored
STL at BUF 1/09/24 7:08pm EST | 0.5 o +1250.5 u -165Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 39 | 37 | 6 | 0.476 | 84 | 37 | 246 | 244 | +2.0 | 21-19-1 | 18-18-5 | 2-1 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| Seattle Kraken | 82 | 34 | 35 | 13 | 0.415 | 81 | 31 | 217 | 236 | -19.0 | 17-18-6 | 17-17-7 | 3-4 | 4-6-0 | W1 |
Seattle Kraken & Buffalo Sabres Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Seattle Kraken Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Kraken | +8000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +8000 Bet |
Seattle Kraken & Buffalo Sabres Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024 at 7:08 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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