Sabres vs. Kraken Prediction & Picks - March 28

The Buffalo Sabres (44-21-8) will attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they play the Seattle Kraken (32-29-10) at home on Saturday, March 28 at 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will capture the win in Saturday's game.

The Kraken have a 3-6-1 record over their past 10 contests. They have totaled 31 goals while giving up 37 in that period. On the power play, 23 opportunities have resulted in four goals (17.4% success rate).

Sabres vs. Kraken Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final result of Sabres 4, Kraken 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-194)
• Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.0 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Kraken (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

• The Sabres have a 44-21-8 record overall, with a 7-8-15 record in contests that have needed overtime.
• Buffalo has 26 points (9-3-8) in the 20 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the seven games this season the Sabres registered only one goal, they finished 0-6-1.
• Buffalo has finished 5-8-0 in the 13 games this season when it scored two goals (registering 10 points).
• The Sabres have scored at least three goals 50 times, and are 39-4-7 in those games (to record 85 points).
• In the 26 games when Buffalo has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it went 17-5-4 to record 38 points.
• In games when it has outshot opponents, Buffalo is 16-10-2 (34 points).
• The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 45 games, going 28-11-6 to register 62 points.

Kraken Splits and Trends

• The Kraken have a 7-10-17 record in overtime games this season and a 32-29-10 overall record.
• Seattle has earned 27 points (11-5-5) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
• This season the Kraken registered just one goal in 10 games and they finished 0-9-1 in those matchups.
• Seattle has earned eight points (2-12-4 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
• The Kraken have scored more than two goals in 41 games, earning 64 points from those contests.
• Seattle has scored a lone power-play goal in 31 games this season and has recorded 37 points from those matchups.
• When it outshoots its opponent this season, Seattle has posted a record of 6-11-3 (15 points).
• The Kraken's opponents have had more shots in 46 games. The Kraken finished 24-17-5 in those matchups (53 points).

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Sabres vs. Kraken Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York

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