Nashville Predators vs Buffalo Sabres predictions, Jan 20, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an exciting NHL matchup on January 20, 2026, the Nashville Predators will face off against the Buffalo Sabres at home. Both teams have displayed a strong recent form, with each winning 3 of their last 5 matches.

The Nashville Predators have shown a consistent performance on the ice with their ability to secure crucial wins. Their strong defensive strategy and skilled offense have been key factors in their recent successes. On the other hand, the Buffalo Sabres have also been formidable opponents, showcasing their offensive prowess and resilience in their matches.

With bookmakers placing equal odds on both teams, this match is expected to be closely contested. Our model predicts a 36.2% chance of a home win, 23.9% chance of a draw, and 41.8% chance of an away win.

It will be interesting to see how the teams match up tactically and whether they can capitalize on each other’s weaknesses. Fans can anticipate a thrilling and competitive game between these two talented teams.

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Nashville
39.1%

Draw
22.2%

Buffalo
38.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Buffalo Sabres: 1.37% Nashville Predators: 0.55%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.51	4.37	2.48
	2.39	4.27	2.47

Latest Results

17.01.26 Vegas Golden Knights – Nashville Predators – 7:2
16.01.26 Colorado Avalanche – Nashville Predators – 3:7
13.01.26 Nashville Predators – Edmonton Oilers – 4:3 OT
11.01.26 Nashville Predators – Washington Capitals – 3:2
10.01.26 Nashville Predators – Chicago Blackhawks – 0:3

17.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Minnesota Wild – 4:5 OT
15.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 5:3
14.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Philadelphia Flyers – 5:2
12.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Florida Panthers – 3:4
10.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Anaheim Ducks – 5:3

Facts

Enjoy a meeting between a mid-ranked team and one of the leaders (ranked 11 and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Nashville won 4.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

Recently, Buffalo has had a series of home games.

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Nashville won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 65:58. (average 3.3:2.9).

Including home matches between the teams, Nashville won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 30:33. (average 3:3.3).

Latest Head To Head

08.02.25 Nashville Predators – Buffalo Sabres – 6:4
31.01.25 Buffalo Sabres – Nashville Predators – 4:3
07.03.24 Nashville Predators – Buffalo Sabres – 4:2
03.12.23 Buffalo Sabres – Nashville Predators – 1:2
21.03.23 Buffalo Sabres – Nashville Predators – 3:7

Standings

Main

Western Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Colorado Avalanche	46	30	3	8	5	185:110	74
2	Dallas Stars	48	23	4	9	12	162:135	63
3	Minnesota Wild	49	18	9	9	13	155:140	63
4	Vegas Golden Knights	47	17	7	12	11	160:145	60
5	Edmonton Oilers	49	19	5	8	17	165:158	56
6	Utah Mammoth	49	19	6	4	20	153:135	54
7	San Jose Sharks	47	13	11	3	20	148:168	51
8	Seattle Kraken	47	15	6	9	17	130:141	51
9	Anaheim Ducks	48	14	10	3	21	158:172	51
10	Los Angeles Kings	48	12	7	13	16	125:136	51
11	Nashville Predators	48	16	7	4	21	138:161	50
12	Calgary Flames	48	17	4	4	23	126:143	46
13	St. Louis Blues	48	18	1	8	21	120:163	46
14	Chicago Blackhawks	48	15	4	7	22	133:154	45
15	Winnipeg Jets	47	17	2	6	22	144:148	44
16	Vancouver Canucks	48	10	6	5	27	126:176	37

Eastern Conference

		Pl	W	WO	LO	L		Pts
1	Carolina Hurricanes	49	21	9	4	15	171:144	64
2	Tampa Bay Lightning	46	23	6	4	13	162:119	62
3	Detroit Red Wings	49	21	8	4	16	153:150	62
4	Montreal Canadiens	49	17	10	7	15	168:164	61
5	Boston Bruins	49	21	7	2	19	164:150	58
6	Buffalo Sabres	47	20	6	5	16	157:148	57
7	New York Islanders	48	17	9	5	17	141:134	57
8	Toronto Maple Leafs	48	17	7	8	16	162:158	56
9	Pittsburgh Penguins	47	18	4	11	14	150:144	55
10	Washington Capitals	49	21	3	6	19	157:143	54
11	Florida Panthers	47	22	3	3	19	145:156	53
12	Philadelphia Flyers	47	15	7	8	17	141:149	52
13	Columbus Blue Jackets	48	13	9	7	19	148:160	51
14	Ottawa Senators	47	17	5	6	19	156:159	50
15	New Jersey Devils	48	16	8	2	22	127:149	50
16	New York Rangers	49	14	7	6	22	132:150	48

NHL Outrights

1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.35 (25.01%)

2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.75 (10.81%)

3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.88 (9.44%)

4. Edmonton Oilers: 10 (8.38%)

5. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.38%)

6. Florida Panthers: 11.5 (7.29%)

7. Dallas Stars: 16 (5.24%)

8. Minnesota Wild: 21 (3.99%)

9. Washington Capitals: 30 (2.79%)

10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 41 (2.04%)

11. Los Angeles Kings: 43.5 (1.93%)

12. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.64%)

13. Detroit Red Wings: 61 (1.37%)

14. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.37%)

15. New Jersey Devils: 71 (1.18%)

16. Utah Mammoth: 71 (1.18%)

17. New York Islanders: 71.5 (1.17%)

18. Ottawa Senators: 78.5 (1.07%)

19. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

20. Pittsburgh Penguins: 101 (0.83%)

21. Philadelphia Flyers: 126 (0.66%)

22. Winnipeg Jets: 151 (0.55%)

23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.55%)

24. Boston Bruins: 176 (0.48%)

25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

26. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

27. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.26%)

28. Calgary Flames: 326 (0.26%)

29. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.21%)

30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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