When the Nashville Predators square off against the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET, will Ryan O’Reilly light the lamp? Below, we analyze the numbers and trends you need to know before making any player prop bets.

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Will Ryan O’Reilly score a goal against the Sabres?

Odds to score a goal this game: +280 (Bet $10 to win $28.00 if he scores a goal)

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O’Reilly stats and insights

• In 11 of 50 games this season, O’Reilly has scored — including two games with multiple goals.
• He has not scored versus the Sabres this season in one game (four shots).
• He has six goals on the power play, and also five assists.
• O’Reilly averages 1.8 shots per game, and has a shooting percentage of 14.9%.

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Sabres defensive stats

• The Sabres have conceded 178 goals in total (3.4 per game), which ranks 25th in the NHL in goals allowed.
• So far this season, the Sabres have not secured a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 21.1 hits and 14.7 blocked shots per game.

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O’Reilly recent games

Predators vs. Sabres game info

• Game Day: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Game Time: 8:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+

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