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The Buffalo Sabres (39-19-6) will try to prolong a seven-game win streak when they take on the San Jose Sharks (30-25-6) at home on Tuesday, March 10 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before watching this matchup, here's our prediction for which club will take home the victory in Tuesday's hockey action.
In the last 10 outings for the Sharks, their offense has scored 28 goals while their defense has given up 34 (they have a 3-4-3 record in those games). In 29 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored four goals (13.8% success rate).
Sabres vs. Sharks Predictions for Tuesday
Our computer projections model for this encounter expects a final tally of Sabres 4, Sharks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-201)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Sharks (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres (39-19-6 overall) have a 6-6-12 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Buffalo is 9-2-6 (24 points) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
- In the six games this season the Sabres scored only one goal, they finished 0-5-1.
- Buffalo has scored a pair of goals in 10 games this season (3-7-0 record, six points).
- The Sabres are 36-4-5 in the 45 games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 77 points).
- In the 24 games when Buffalo has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 15-5-4 to register 34 points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 13-8-2 (28 points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 41 games, going 26-11-4 to register 56 points.
Sharks Splits and Trends
- The Sharks have a 30-25-6 record this season and are 12-6-18 in matchups that have gone to overtime.
- San Jose has earned 35 points (15-5-5) in its 25 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sharks scored only one goal in nine games and they finished 0-8-1 in those matchups.
- San Jose has earned eight points (3-7-2 record) this season when scoring a pair of goals .
- The Sharks have earned 57 points in their 37 games with at least three goals scored.
- San Jose has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 25 points from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, San Jose has posted a record of 10-9-1 (21 points).
- The Sharks have been outshot by opponents in 40 games, going 19-16-5 to register 43 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Sharks AVG | Sharks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th | 3.47 | Goals Scored | 3.07 | 18th |
| 14th | 3.02 | Goals Allowed | 3.46 | 29th |
| 16th | 28.1 | Shots | 26 | 26th |
| 26th | 29.8 | Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 30th |
| 14th | 20.92% | Power Play % | 19.9% | 17th |
| 5th | 82.76% | Penalty Kill % | 78.95% | 15th |
Sabres vs. Sharks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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