When the Nashville Predators play the Buffalo Sabres on Friday at 7:00 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: +230 (Bet $10 to win $23.00 if he scores a goal)

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O’Reilly stats and insights

• In 11 of 46 games this season, O’Reilly has scored — including two games with multiple goals.
• He has not faced the Sabres yet this season.
• O’Reilly has picked up six goals and four assists on the power play.
• O’Reilly’s shooting percentage is 16.1%, and he averages 1.8 shots per game.

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Sabres defensive stats

• The Sabres are 26th in goals allowed, giving up 170 total goals (3.4 per game) in the league.
• So far this season, the Sabres have not earned a shutout victory. Their skaters are averaging 20.9 hits and 14.5 blocked shots per game.

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O’Reilly recent games

Predators vs. Sabres game info

• Game Day: Friday, January 31, 2025
• Game Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: NHL Network
• Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)

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