The Minnesota Wild (14-7-4, riding a seven-game winning streak) host the Buffalo Sabres (9-11-4) at Grand Casino Arena. The contest on Saturday, Nov. 29 begins at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Before this matchup, here's who we project to bring home the win in Saturday's hockey action.
The Sabres are 4-6-0 over their last 10 contests, putting up 35 goals while giving up 36 in that time. On 24 power-play opportunities during that span, they have scored four goals (16.7%).
Wild vs. Sabres Predictions for Saturday
Our computer projection model for this encounter calls for a final result of Wild 4, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Wild (-146)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.2 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Wild (-1.5)
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Wild Splits and Trends
- The Wild have gone 6-4-10 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall record of 14-7-4.
- Minnesota is 3-1-4 (10 points) in its eight games decided by one goal.
- In the five games this season the Wild recorded only one goal, they've finished 0-3-2 (two points).
- Minnesota has scored two goals in five games this season (3-2-0 record, six points).
- The Wild are 11-2-2 in the 15 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 24 points).
- In the nine games when Minnesota has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 12 points after finishing 5-2-2.
- In the nine games when it outshot its opponent, Minnesota is 4-2-3 (11 points).
- The Wild have been outshot by opponents in 16 games, going 10-5-1 to record 21 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a 2-4-6 record in overtime games this season and a 9-11-4 overall record.
- In the five games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up six points.
- This season the Sabres registered only one goal in three games and they finished 0-2-1 in those matchups.
- Buffalo failed to win all four games this season when it scored exactly two goals.
- The Sabres have earned 21 points in their 14 games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in seven games and registered 10 points with a record of 4-1-2.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 2-5-2 (six points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 15 times this season, and earned 16 points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Wild Rank | Wild AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd | 2.88 | Goals Scored | 3 | 19th |
| 9th | 2.76 | Goals Allowed | 3.5 | 27th |
| 16th | 28 | Shots | 28.5 | 14th |
| 25th | 30.4 | Shots Allowed | 30.4 | 25th |
| 4th | 25% | Power Play % | 17.39% | 21st |
| 24th | 77.97% | Penalty Kill % | 88.06% | 2nd |
Wild vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 8 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Grand Casino Arena in Saint Paul, Minnesota
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