Our rankings
Wild 75%
Wild #2 vs Sabres #27 in our rankings (network centrality).
Wild vs Sabres Prediction
Overall: venue ignored · using games through Nov 2, 2026
Our pick
Our pick: Wild, 65% to win · projected 3.4–2.8
Common opponents
Wild 78%
Wild by 2.8 goals here, from 5 comparisons.
Efficiency
Wild 56%
Projected Wild 3.4, Sabres 2.8 from opponent-adjusted goals scored and allowed.
Wild vs Sabres head to head this season
- Wild L 2–3 away, Oct 6
Wild and Sabres common opponents · 4
Against the same teams: Wild went 4–0, Sabres went 1–3. The edge compares average margins, as played.
| Opponent | Wild | Sabres | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
 Mammoth |
W 3–1 away, Oct 27 | L 1–4 home, Oct 10 | MIN +5.0 |
 Capitals |
W 5–1 away, Nov 1 | L 3–4 away, Oct 24 | MIN +5.0 |
 Blue Jackets |
W 2–1 home, Oct 18 | L 3–6 away, Oct 1 | MIN +4.0 |
 Panthers |
W 4–1 away, Oct 10 | W 5–3 home, Oct 12 | MIN +1.0 |