Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction, 3/17/2026 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights

Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Location: T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, NV

TV: Vegas 34

The Vegas Golden Knights (31-22-14) will take on the Buffalo Sabres (41-20-6) at T-Mobile Arena on Tuesday.

The Buffalo Sabres had a decent effort after finishing in a 2-2 tie against the Maple Leafs their last time out. Buffalo amassed 15 penalty minutes in this contest. In addition, they had 4 power play opportunities and were able to notch 1 goal. The Sabres didn't have their best offensive outing in this game. For the game, they were able to notch a goal on 2 out of the 33 shots they put on goal.

Buffalo Sabres opponents have 181 power play opportunities (25th in the NHL) and have a total of 31 goals in those attempts. The Sabres so far have had 1,978 shots tried against them and hold a save percentage of .899. Buffalo has attempted 1,888 shots and holds a shooting percentage of 12.2%. While at even strength, the Sabres have allowed 169 goals while notching 189 when they are on offense. Buffalo comes into tonight with 203 power play chances and they have notched 42 goals out of those advantages, garnering them a percentage of 20.69%. For the year, they have earned 88 points and their points percentage comes in at .657. In relation to their goal scoring prowess, the Buffalo Sabres have notched 231 goals (3rd in the league) this year and have allowed 200.

The man in goal for this game is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen. Opponents have scored 520 goals versus Luukkonen in his pro hockey career and his goals against average per contest is 2.95. Luukkonen has been involved in 181 matchups over the course of his professional hockey career. His save percentage currently sits at .899 in his 8,277 minutes on the ice. He has an overall mark of 86-73-17 and he has gotten the start in 176 games. Throughout his time in hockey, Luukkonen has accumulated 96 quality starts and his quality starts percentage is .545. Luukkonen has had 5,136 shot attempts against him and has recorded 4,616 total saves.

In their last contest, Vegas faced off against the Blackhawks in a matchup where the Golden Knights notched a win by a score of 4-0. The Golden Knights scored 4 goals of the 32 shots on goal they pursued. They had 5 opportunities on the power play in this matchup and notched 2 out of those tries.

The Golden Knights are sitting with 171 goals at even strength and 48 goals (6th in professional hockey) while on the power play. Vegas has tried 1,904 shots (10th in hockey) and has accumulated a shot percentage of 11.50%, while allowing their opponents 1,649 shots. So far this year, the Vegas Golden Knights have accumulated 219 goals, 76 points, and a points percentage of .567. They have allowed 203 goals to be scored by of a combination of 174 goals at even strength and 29 goals while they were shorthanded. They have recorded 188 chances on the power play and they have earned a power play rate of 25.53%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 82.32% on the other teams 164 power play tries, and their save percentage is 87.7%.

Across the ice you are likely to see Adin Hill defending the net. He has recorded 4,875 stops out of the 5,381 shots attempted against him, which gives him a save % of .906. Hill has accrued a lifetime record of 104-70-16 and has been in net for 205 games. He was named a starter in 192 games and has played for a total of 9,902 minutes. Hill's percentage of quality starts is 51.0% and he has accumulated 98 quality starts in his NHL career. Teams are averaging 2.64 goals per game and he has surrendered 506 goals altogether.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Guy's Pick: Take Vegas

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