NHL Prop Bets: Anaheim Ducks vs Buffalo Sabres (March 22, 2026)
The Buffalo Sabres (44-20-6) face the Anaheim Ducks (38-27-4) at Honda Center. Let's take a look at the NHL Prop Bets for Sunday's matchup.
- The Sabres have a 42-28 Puck Line record this season, while the Ducks hold a record of 33-36.
The total goals line is set at 6.5, with OVER at -120 and UNDER at +100.
- The Sabres have a 31-36-3 O/U record this season (meaning 31 games have gone over the total points line, 36 have gone under and three have resulted in a push). The Ducks have a 39-29-1 O/U record.
Goals For Insights
- The Sabres are averaging 3.46 goals per game this season (5th in the league). Comparatively, the Ducks are averaging 3.20 (13th).
- Defensively, the Sabres are giving up 2.87 goals per game this season (8th in the league), while the Ducks are giving up an average of 3.43 goals (29th).
Shots
- Looking at creating chances to score, Buffalo is averaging 28.0 shots per game this season (17th in the NHL). Meanwhile, Anaheim is allowing its opposition 29.0 shots per game (20th).
- Flipping that script, the Sabres are allowing 29.4 shots per game (25th in the NHL), while the Ducks are performing better on the other end, averaging 30.2 shots (3rd).
Power Play
- Buffalo holds a power play percentage of 20.7%, ranking 16th in the league this season, while Anaheim sits 27th with 16.8% of its power play opportunities converted.
Penalty Kill %
- On the opposite end, the Sabres have a penalty kill rate of 83.1% (ranked 3rd), compared to the Ducks at 78.3% (20th).
P1 Result
Buffalo is +160 to win the first period, while Anaheim is +180.
- Here are their first period records in 2025/26.
| Total | Home | Road | Last 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo | 24-23-23 | 14-10-10 | 10-13-13 | 5-1-4 |
| Anaheim | 17-26-26 | 11-15-8 | 6-11-18 | 3-2-5 |
To Go To Overtime
Sunday's matchup is +285 to go to overtime.
- The Sabres have played in 13 games that have gone to overtime this season, while the Ducks have appeared in 19.
To Go To a Shootout
- The Sabres have played in 4 games that have gone to a shootout this season, while the Ducks have appeared in 8.
Last Time They Met
Buffalo recorded a 5-3 victory over Anaheim at KeyBank Center when these teams last met on January 10. Despite being on the wrong side of that result, Leo Carlsson did all he could for his team, recording 1 goal and 1 assist. The Sabres have now won three straight against the Ducks.
