When the Nashville Predators face off against the Buffalo Sabres on Friday at 7:00 PM ET, will Steven Stamkos score a goal? Below, we dig into the stats and trends you need to consider before making any prop bets.

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Will Steven Stamkos score a goal against the Sabres?

Odds to score a goal this game: +185 (Bet $10 to win $18.50 if he scores a goal)

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Stamkos stats and insights

• Stamkos has scored in 15 of 49 games this season, including multiple goals in a game twice.
• This is his first matchup of the season versus the Sabres.
• On the power play, Stamkos has accumulated nine goals and five assists.
• Stamkos’ shooting percentage is 16%, and he averages 2.2 shots per game.

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Sabres defensive stats

• The Sabres have given up 170 goals in total (3.4 per game), which ranks 26th in the league in goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Sabres have not earned a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 20.9 hits and 14.5 blocked shots per game.

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Stamkos recent games

Predators vs. Sabres game info

• Game Day: Friday, January 31, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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