Should you bet on Filip Forsberg to light the lamp when the Nashville Predators and the Buffalo Sabres go head to head on Friday at 7:00 PM ET? In the piece below, we dig into the numbers and trends you need to consider before making any bets.

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Will Filip Forsberg score a goal against the Sabres?

Odds to score a goal this game: +125 (Bet $10 to win $12.50 if he scores a goal)

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Forsberg stats and insights

• Forsberg has scored in 15 of 49 games this season, and had multiple goals in three of those games.
• He has not faced the Sabres yet this season.
• On the power play, Forsberg has accumulated six goals and 10 assists.
• Forsberg averages 3.6 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 10.1%.

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Sabres defensive stats

• On the defensive side, the Sabres are giving up 170 total goals (3.4 per game) which ranks 26th in the league.
• So far this season, the Sabres have not shut out an opponent. They are averaging 20.9 hits and 14.5 blocked shots per game.

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Forsberg 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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