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Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers odds and lines, with expert NHL picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (37-31-7) visit the Florida Panthers (39-31-7) Tuesday. Puck drop from FLA Live Arena in Sunrise, Fla., is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sabres have 81 points with 7 regular-season games remaining, currently 5 points behind the Pittsburgh Penguins for the remaining wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. Buffalo is also 4 points back of Florida, another team giving chase, with 2 games in hand, so this is a must-win game for both sides.

Buffalo is making a late run, picking up 9 out of a possible 10 points in the last 5 games (4-0-1), including 2 straight road victories.

Florida pounded the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-0 last time out on Saturday, and it won 3 in a row to complete a 4-game road trip, outscoring Toronto, Montreal and Columbus by a combined 15-4.

The last time these teams met in Sunrise, the Sabres skated away with a 3-1 win on Feb. 24. In fact, the road team has won all 3 matchups this season, with Florida winning in Buffalo on both Oct. 15 and Jan. 16.

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Sabres at Panthers odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Monday at 11:23 p.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Sabres +165 (bet $100 to win $165) | Panthers -200 (bet $200 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +1.5 (-155) | Panthers -1.5 (+125)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 7 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Sabres at Panthers projected goalies

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (17-11-4, 3.61 GAA, .892 SV%) vs. Alex Lyon (6-3-1, 3.24 GAA, .899 SV%, 1 SO)

UPL is projected to get the nod in this crucial game. The Finn was solid last time out, allowing just 3 goals on 42 shots in a 6-3 win at Philadelphia Saturday.

If Luukkonen isn’t in the blue ice, it might be rookie Devon Levi, who won his pro debut Friday in a 3-2 overtime victory over the New York Rangers. He was getting the look with Craig Anderson dealing with an upper-body injury, unavailable to play in the front-end of a back-to-back set.

Lyon is confirmed to start Tuesday. He has been red-hot, winning 3 straight starts on the recent road trip, including a 21-save shutout in Columbus on Saturday.

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Sabres at Panthers picks and predictions

Prediction

Panthers 4, Sabres 2

Moneyline

The Panthers (-200) are a little too expensive to play straight up, costing 2 times your potential return.

This is an important game, and Florida has the benefit of playing on home ice. Of course, that’s another reason to be cautious, as the road team has won all 3 meetings this season. The Panthers are 11-4 in the last 15 games inside the Atlantic, and 69-29 in the past 98 games at home dating back to last season, a winning percentage of .704.

PASS, and look to the puck line instead.

Puck line/Against the spread

The PANTHERS -1.5 (+125) halted a 4-game losing skid with 3 straight wins to close out the recently completed road trip. It won the final 2 games in Montreal and Columbus by a combined 12-2, easily covering the puck line as the favorite.

As a favorite on the puck line, Florida has a 5-4 mark in the last 9 outings. Instead of risking nearly 2 times your return straight up, roll the dice on the puck line instead.

Over/Under

UNDER 7 (-105) is the best bet here.

While the Over is 6-2-2 in the last 10 games for the Sabres, the Under is 8-1 in the last 9 after Buffalo scored 5 or more goals in the previous outing.

In addition, the Under is 2-0-2 in the last 4 meetings in this series, while going a strange 1-0-4 in the last 5 games overall for the Panthers.

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New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Friday’s New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers (44-21-10) visit the Buffalo Sabres (35-31-7) Friday. Puck drop from KeyBank Center is set for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Sabres odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

New York lost 2-1 at the New Jersey Devils as a +126 underdog Thursday. The loss snapped a 3-game win streak, but the Rangers are still 7-2 in their last 9 games as they now sit in 3rd in the Metropolitan Division.

Buffalo suffered a 4-3 shootout loss as a -165 favorite at home vs. the Montreal Canadiens Monday. The loss snapped a 2-game win streak and the Sabres are just 2-5 in their last 7 games. The Sabres are 7 points back of the final Eastern Conference Wild Card with 9 games remaining in their regular season.

The Rangers lead the season series 1-0 after winning in a 2-1 OT battle on Mar. 11 in Buffalo. Two games remain in the season series.

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Rangers at Sabres odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:43 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Sabres +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+160) | Sabres +1.5 (-190)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -140 | U: +112)

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Rangers at Sabres projected goalies

Jaroslav Halak (10-8-3, 2.68 GAA, .905 SV%) vs. Devon Levi

Halak has not faced Buffalo yet this season, but is 13-4-0 with a 2.08 GAA and .923 SV% (406 saves on 440 shots) in his career against them.

Levi was drafted with the 212th pick by the Florida Panthers in the 2020 draft before his signing rights were traded to the Sabres along with a first-round pick in 2022 in exchange for C Sam Reinhart. Levi is expected to make his NHL debut in this game.

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Rangers at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Sabres 2

Moneyline

BET RANGERS (-145).

New York should be able to win this game despite being on the road. The home team is 5-2 in the last 7 meetings between these 2 squads but that is outweighed by the Rangers being 4-1 in the last 5 meetings in Buffalo. The favorite is also 45-17 in the last 62 meetings.

Puck line/Against the spread

LEAN SABRES +1.5 (-190).

This is a bet with a heavy -190 favorite attached which does add some risk, but this is a pretty safe bet. However, the last 4 meetings between these clubs, and 7 of the last 10, have been 1-goal games including 4 games that needed overtime or a shootout to resolve.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 6.5 (+112).

The Under is 9-4 in the last 13 meetings overall between these teams and 21-7 in the last 28 meetings in Buffalo. The Under has been the overwhelming safer bet when it comes to recent meetings between these teams.

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Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Buffalo Sabres at Washington Capitals odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (33-28-5) meet the Washington Capitals (32-29-7) on Wednesday at Capital One Arena. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Capitals odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sabres picked up a 4-3 win at the Toronto Maple Leafs Monday, snapping an 0-3-1 skid. It was also the team’s first victory away from home since Feb. 24 in Tampa (0-2-0).

The Capitals suffered a 5-3 setback Tuesday against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden, and Washington is now just 1-2-1 in its last 4 games.

Buffalo posted a 7-4 victory at KeyBank Center when these teams last met on Feb. 26. The Sabres also posted a 5-4 overtime win at Capital One Arena on Jan. 3.

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Sabres at Capitals odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:10 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Sabres +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Capitals -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +1.5 (-240) | Capitals -1.5 (+175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Sabres at Capitals projected goalies

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (15-10-3, 3.54 GAA, .894 SV%) vs. Charlie Lindgren (12-8-2, 2.74 GAA, .905 SV%)

Luukkonen allowed 2 goals on 26 shots last time out in a 2-1 loss in overtime against the Rangers Saturday. He has failed to pick up a win in his past 3 outings, but he has allowed just 5 goals on 65 shots in the past 2 turns. His most recent win came Feb. 26 in Buffalo against the Capitals.

Lindgren’s last appearance came in relief of a shaky G Darcy Kuemper on Feb. 26 in Buffalo. The Minnesota native allowed 2 goals on 18 shots in a period and a half of work. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his past 19 appearances since Nov. 26.

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Sabres at Capitals picks and predictions

Prediction

Sabres 4, Capitals 3

Moneyline

The SABRES (+100) roll into D.C. with a little renewed confidence after the road victory against Toronto on Monday. Buffalo has had the number of the Capitals all season, outscoring Washington 12-8 in the first 2 meetings. The road team has cashed in 6 of the past 8 meetings in this series, too.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Sabres +1.5 (-240) will cost you nearly 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward if you require a little insurance and can’t bring yourself to play them straight up.

AVOID.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (-120) is the lean, but play a half-unit play at most.

The Over has cashed in 6 of the past 7 meetings between these teams in Washington and is 6-1-1 in the past 8 meetings overall.

The Over is also 8-2-1 in the past 11 games for the Sabres when working on a single day of rest and is 9-3-2 in the past 14 games for the Caps against Atlantic Division foes.

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New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The New York Rangers (36-19-9) visit the Buffalo Sabres (32-28-4) Saturday at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Sabres odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers eased by the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 in a shootout Thursday, snapping a 2-game skid. New York is still just 3-5-1 across the past 9 games. The Over is an impressive 4-1-1 in the past 6 outings for the Blueshirts.

The Sabres were embarrassed by a 10-4 score at home against the Dallas Stars Thursday. Buffalo has dropped 3 games in a row and 5 of its last 6 outings.

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Rangers at Sabres odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:39 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -145 (bet $145 to win $100) | Sabres +125 (bet $100 to win $125)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+150) | Sabres +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Rangers at Sabres projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (28-11-7, 2.67 GAA, .908 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (15-10-2, 3.61 GAA, .893 SV%)

Shesterkin turned aside 23 of the 26 shots he faced in a 4-3 shootout victory against the Canadiens Thursday. He is 2-1-0 with a 2.90 GAA and .885 SV% across 3 starts in March.

Luukkonen was on the short end of a 3-2 loss at the New York Islanders Tuesday, allowing 3 goals on 39 shots. He has allowed 3 or more goals in 4 straight starts and 6 of his past 7 outings.

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Rangers at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 5, Sabres 3

Moneyline

The RANGERS (-145) have to be licking their chops after seeing the Stars hang a 10-spot on the Sabres Thursday.

Buffalo appeared to be getting dangerous toward the end of February, like a team in the process of revving up for a playoff run. However, the Sabres have dropped 5 of their last 6 games and find themselves in 13th place in the Eastern Conference, 6 points out of a playoff spot. The skid has seen Buffalo fall behind other teams giving chase like the Florida Panthers, Ottawa Senators and Washington Capitals.

Puck line/Against the spread

The RANGERS -1.5 (+150) are a risky play, so go with a half-unit play at most. While New York has won 3 of its last 5 games, it has won by 2 or more goals just once during the span. New York is just 1-6 as a favorite on the puck line in its last 10 games.

Still, the Rangers are playing a team that allowed 10 goals last time out, so the opportunity is there for New York to get loose.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-130) is the play.

The Rangers are 4-1-1 to the Over in their last 6 games and 4-1-1 in the last 6 outings playing on a day of rest.

The Over has cashed in 6 of the past 7 games at home for the Sabres and is 6-2 in their last 8 games against winning teams. The Over is 10-4 in Buffalo’s last 14 games and 18-7-1 in its last 26 against the Metropolitan Division.

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Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (32-26-4) face the New York Islanders (32-25-8) on Tuesday. Puck drop at UBS Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sabres have hit the skids a little, dropping 3 of the past 4 games overall, while yielding 3 or more goals in 5 straight, and 12 of the past 14, outings. Buffalo finds itself 3 points out of the last wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Islanders earned a 4-1 matinee win against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. New York has cashed the Under in 5 straight games while alternating wins and losses.

Buffalo won the most recent meeting 3-2 score in overtime at KeyBank Center on Jan. 19. This is the 2nd of 3 regular-season meetings, with the final meeting scheduled for March 25 in New York.

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Sabres at Islanders odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Sabres +145 (bet $100 to win $145) | Islanders -170 (bet $170 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +1.5 (-170) | Islanders -1.5 (+135)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Sabres at Islanders projected goalies

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (15-9-2, 3.63 GAA, .891 SV%) vs. Ilya Sorokin (21-18-6, 2.34 GAA, .925 SV%, 5 SO)

Luukkonen was on the short end of a 7-1 loss Thursday at the Boston Bruins, stopping 35 of the 40 shots he faced. He has allowed 4 or more goals in 3 straight starts and 5 of his past 6 outings overall. Luukkonen stopped 24 of 26 shots in the 3-2 OT win over the Islanders on Jan. 19.

Sorokin allowed just a single goal on 23 shots in a 4-1 win against the Red Wings Saturday. He has won 4 of his past 6 starts, allowing 8 total goals across the past 5 assignments. Sorokin was on the short end of that OT setback in Buffalo in mid-January, although he sparkled with 42 saves on 45 shots.

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Sabres at Islanders picks and predictions

Prediction

Islanders 3, Sabres 2

Moneyline

The ISLANDERS (-170) are a little on the expensive side, but New York should be able to get it done on home ice.

The Sabres just haven’t played very well lately, and it is extremely concerning that the Buffalo defenders and goaltenders have had a difficult time keeping the puck out of its own net.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SABRES +1.5 (-170) are quite pricey, but it isn’t terribly out of line if you’d like a little insurance. This should be a close game, similar to the OT decision we saw in Buffalo in the first meeting in mid-January.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-115) appears to be a little risky, as Buffalo has coughed up 22 goals across the past 5 games. However, New York has scored just 13 goals across the past 5 contests, while yielding just 9 goals in the previous 6 outings. The Isles’ inability to score, while solid play from their blue liners and solid goaltending, is what is driving this Under train.

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Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Columbus Blue Jackets (19-35-6) meet the Buffalo Sabres (31-23-4) Tuesday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+/hulu). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Blue Jackets vs. Sabres odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Blue Jackets are coming off a heartbreaking 3-2 loss in overtime at the Minnesota Wild on Sunday, although Columbus has managed to pick up points in 5 of the last 6 games overall.

Buffalo is on a roll, picking up 3 straight victories, and 5 wins in the last 6 outings. The Sabres are averaging 5.0 goals per game (GPG) across the last 6 contests.

The Sabres picked up a 9-4 win against the Sabres in Columbus in the 1st meeting on Dec. 7 and will play the final regular-season meeting there on April 14.

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Blue Jackets at Sabres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Blue Jackets +180 (bet $100 to win $180) | Sabres -210 (bet $210 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Blue Jackets +1.5 (-130) | Sabres -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -135 | U: +115)

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Blue Jackets at Sabres projected goalies

Elvis Merzlikins (6-15-2, 4.14 GAA, .876 SV%) vs. Craig Anderson (9-7-2, 2.70 GAA, .920 SV%, 1 SO)

Merzlikins has allowed exactly 3 goals in each of his last 5 starts, and 7 of the previous 8 starting assignments. He is 1-1-2 with a 2.92 GAA and .908 SV% in 4 February starts. It might not seem like much, but it is easily his most productive month of the season.

Anderson allowed just a single goal on 50 shots in a win at Florida last Friday, and he is 1-1-0 with a 2.53 GAA and .930 SV% in 2 starts and 3 appearances in February.

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Blue Jackets at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Sabres 4, Blue Jackets 2

Moneyline

The Sabres (-210) will cost you more than twice your potential return, and that’s quite expensive, even for a red-hot team trying to keep its playoff hopes afloat.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SABRES -1.5 (+110) are a much better value on the puck line at plus-money. Buffalo has snuck into 4th place in the Atlantic Division, and it is within a single point of the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

While that’s nice, Buffalo is still just 12-15-2 in 29 games at home. The Sabres have covered the last 4 games on the puck line when favored.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (+115) is worth a look at plus-money.

While the Over has dominated for the Sabres lately, winning 6 of the last 8 games overall, the Under is 6-0 in the last 6 after scoring 5 or more goals in the previous outing.

The Under is also 6-1 in the last 7 games overall for the Blue Jackets, while cashing in 5 of the last 6 against winning teams. The Under is 5-1-1 in the last 7 games on the road.

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Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Sunday’s Washington Capitals at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Washington Capitals (29-26-6) travel to meet the Buffalo Sabres (30-23-4) Sunday at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 1 p.m. (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Capitals vs. Sabres odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Capitals picked up a much-needed 6-3 victory at home against the New York Rangers Saturday afternoon, snapping a 6-game losing streak. Evgeny Kuznetsov and T.J. Oshie scored a pair of goals, while Alex Ovechkin had a pair of assists for his 1st points since returning from a personal leave.

The Sabres swept a 2-game Sunshine State trip, topping the Tampa Bay Lightning 6-5 in OT on Thursday, and beating the Florida Panthers 3-1 on Friday. Buffalo has won 4 of its last 5 games overall.

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Capitals at Sabres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Capitals +100 (bet $100 to win $100) | Sabres -120 (bet $120 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Capitals +1.5 (-250) | Sabres -1.5 (+200)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: +105 | U: -115)

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Capitals at Sabres projected goalies

Charlie Lindgren (12-8-2, 2.71 GAA, .906 SV%) vs. Craig Anderson (9-7-2, 2.70 GAA, .920 SV%, 1 SO)

Lindgren gets the nod after Darcy Kuemper started at home on Saturday. While Lindgren has been on the losing end of his last 2 starts, while earning just a single victory in his last 5 starts and 7 appearances, it’s not his fault.

Lindgren has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of his last 5 starts, but he has received just 11 goals of support during the span, or 2.2 goals per game (GPG).

Anderson turned aside a whopping 49 out of 50 shots in Friday’s 3-1 win at Florida, and he has managed a 1-1-0 record, 2.53 GAA and .930 SV% in 2 starts and 3 appearances in February.

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Capitals at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Sabres 4, Capitals 2

Moneyline

The SABRES (-120) are playing great hockey, as they make a push for a playoff spot for the 1st time since the 2010-11 season.

The Capitals (+100) grabbed a much-needed win Saturday, but they’re still on the outside looking in for a playoff spot, too. This is a very important game for both teams, but a tough spot for Washington. It is 1-7 in the last 8 games when playing on no rest, while going 1-4 in the last 5 against Atlantic Division teams.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SABRES -1.5 (+200) are worth playing lightly for the chance to double up. It might take an empty-net goal late to push this bet across the finish line, but the way Buffalo is playing, it is worth a roll of the dice.

Over/Under

The UNDER 6.5 (-115) is way to go in Sunday’s matinee action.

The Caps have cashed the Under in 6 of the last 8 outings, although it did hit the Over Saturday. However, the Under is 3-1-1 in the last 5 on the road, while going 7-0-2 in Washington’s last 9 when playing on no rest.

The Sabres have cashed the Under in 5 of the last 7 games against Eastern Conference foes, while going 4-1-1 in the last 6 against Metropolitan Division opponents.

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Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Tuesday’s Toronto Maple Leafs at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Toronto Maple Leafs (34-15-8) head down the QEW to face the Buffalo Sabres (28-22-4) Tuesday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+/hulu). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Maple Leafs vs. Sabres odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Maple Leafs were stunned on the road by the Chicago Blackhawks Sunday as a heavy favorite (-310). The Leafs have scored 3 or more goals in 5 straight games, and 2 or more goals in 17 consecutive outings since Jan. 5.

The Sabres doubled up the San Jose Sharks by a 4-2 score on Saturday night, and Buffalo has outscored the opposition 11-5 in the last 2 victories. The Over is 3-1 in the last 4 games overall for the Sabres.

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Maple Leafs at Sabres odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:51 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Maple Leafs -160 (bet $160 to win $100) | Sabres +140 (bet $100 to win $140)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Maple Leafs -1.5 (+150) | Sabres +1.5 (-175)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -135 | U: +115)

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Maple Leafs at Sabres projected goalies

Ilya Samsonov (19-7-2, 2.38 GAA, .915 SV%, 3 SO) vs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (14-7-2, 3.41 GAA, .898 SV%)

Samsonov was hammered for 4 goals on 27 shots in a 5-3 loss in Chicago on Sunday. He had a 30-save shutout in Columbus on Feb. 10, but he has been rather erratic in February, going 2-2-0 with a 2.78 GAA and .904 SV%.

Luukkonen turned aside 33 of the 35 shots he faced in a 4-2 win in San Jose, snapping a personal 3-game winless skid. He is just 1-2-0 with a 4.37 GAA and .880 SV% in 3 games this month.

Luukkonen allowed 4 goals on 23 shots in a 5-2 loss in Toronto in his 1st start of the season.

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Maple Leafs at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Sabres 4, Maple Leafs 3

Moneyline

The SABRES (+140) are a decent moderate underdog on home ice.

It’s the perfect storm for the ‘dog to cash, as Toronto heads into this game with just a single win in the last 5 road outings, while going 2-5 in the last 7 inside the Atlantic Division.

On the flip side, Buffalo is just 2-6 in the last 8 at home, but it is 4-0 in the last 4 games after 2 days of rest. And the home team is 38-15 in the past 53 games in this series, while the Leafs are 16-38-2 in the past 56 trips to Buffalo.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SABRES +1.5 (-175) are a little on the expensive side on the puck line, and if its gets any more expensive, shy away.

Buffalo has covered 4 of the last 7 on the puck line as an underdog, while Toronto is just 2-2 in the last 4 as a favorite on the puck line.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (-135) is the lean, but go very lightly.

The Over has cashed at a 5-2-1 clip in the last 8 games overall for the Maple Leafs, while going 6-2 in the last 8 games for the Sabres against the Atlantic Division. The Over is also 6-2 in the last 8 games when playing on 2 days of rest, too.

The Over is 22-8-4 in the past 34 games in this series, while going 15-5-2 in the past 22 meetings in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Buffalo Sabres at Los Angeles Kings odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (26-21-4) and Los Angeles Kings (29-18-7) clash Monday at Crypto.com Arena. The opening faceoff will be at 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Kings odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

A streaky Buffalo club appears to be on one of its slides downward after going 5-0-0 from Jan. 19-26. In a stretch wrapped around the league’s all-star break, the Sabres are 0-2-1 and have coughed up 16 goals in 3 games since the win streak.

The Kings opened the 2nd half with a Saturday 6-0 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Los Angeles is 4-1-1 over its last 6 games and has scored 4 or more goals 4 times over that stretch.

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Sabres at Kings odds

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  • Moneyline: Sabres +130 (bet $100 to win $130) | Kings -150 (bet $150 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +1.5 (-180) | Kings -1.5 (+155)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -130 | U: +110)

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Sabres at Kings projected goalies

Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (13-7-2, 3.43 GAA, .896 SV%) vs. Pheonix Copley (16-3-1, 2.77 GAA, .901 SV%)

Luukkonen allowed 7 goals on 40 shots Saturday against the Calgary Flames. He’s looking to recapture the form that saw him post a 4-1-1 mark and a .920 SV% over his last 6 starts in January.

Copley pitched a 25-save shutout in Saturday’s win over the Pens. He owns a 2.50 GAA and .907 SV% at home but is also looking to exercise the demons of a misfire last time out against Buffalo (6 GA Dec. 13).

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Sabres at Kings picks and predictions

Prediction

Sabres 4, Kings 3

Moneyline

Buffalo has the superior offense and dominated meeting No. 1 back in December.

Monday’s contest is the opener of a 4-game road swing for the Sabres; they have fared well in trip openers the last couple of months.

BACK BUFFALO (+130).

Puck line/Against the spread

One of L.A.’s last 4 wins has been by multiple scores. This is a decent price for bettors unsure about how the visitors will perform defensively and in goal.

BACK BUFFALO +1.5 (-180).

Over/Under

Both clubs are in the top half of the NHL in scoring and both have effective powerplays. The Over is a lean and worth a line watch. Consider a partial-unit Over play if the price on 6.5 drops to -125. Otherwise, PASS.

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Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Wednesday’s Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Carolina Hurricanes (33-9-8) hit the road to face the Buffalo Sabres (26-19-4) Wednesday at KeyBank Center. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (TNT). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Hurricanes vs. Sabres odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Hurricanes fell behind 4-1 against the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday in Raleigh before rallying for 3 goals in the 3rd period to force overtime. Eventually, Sebastian Aho scored the game-winning goal in OT, his 5th straight game lighting the lamp, too.

The Sabres were tripped up 3-2 in a shootout in Minnesota on Saturday, snapping a 5-game winning streak. However, Buffalo has picked up at least a point in 7 games in a row. The Under is 3-1 in the past 4 outings.

The Hurricanes (-205) won the 1st meeting against Buffalo this season 5-3 on Nov. 4 in Carolina as the 6.5 Over cashed.

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Hurricanes at Sabres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Hurricanes -155 (bet $155 to win $100) | Sabres +135 (bet $100 to win $135)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Hurricanes -1.5 (+145) | Sabres +1.5 (-170)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Hurricanes at Sabres projected goalies

Antti Raanta (12-2-3, 2.55 GAA, .897 SV%, 2 SO) vs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (13-5-2, 3.26 GAA, .901 SV%)

Raanta allowed 3 goals on 29 shots in a 5-4 overtime win against the San Jose Sharks last time out on Friday night in Raleighwood. He actually was on the short end of a 3-2 score, and the Sharks scored an empty-net goal to make it 4-2. However, the Canes rallied for 2 goals with an extra attacker, and he ended up winning in OT.

UPL allowed a pair of goals on 35 shots in Saturday’s 3-2 SOL against the Wild, snapping a 3-game winning streak. He is 6-2-1 with a 3.06 GAA and .907 SV% in 9 starts in January.

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Hurricanes at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Sabres 4, Hurricanes 3

Moneyline

The SABRES (+135) are a solid value on home ice in the final game before the All-Star break for both sides.

The Hurricanes (-155) had an emotional comeback win in OT over the Kings on Tuesday night, and then hopped a flight to western New York. According to flightaware.com, the Canes didn’t land in Buffalo until 12:27 a.m. ET, so they likely didn’t get to the team hotel until at least 2 a.m. It’s a tough turnaround playing in less than 24 hours, while the Sabres are rested, last playing Saturday.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SABRES +1.5 (-170) aren’t priced terribly out of line if you’d like a little bit of insurance. While I like Buffalo straight up due to the tough back-to-back situation for Carolina, the Sabres are a solid play on the puck line, too. Buffalo has covered the puck line as an underdog in 4 straight outings, while going 5-1 in the last 6 on the puck line as a ‘dog.

Over/Under

The OVER 6.5 (-110) is the lean, as Raanta has allowed 3 or more goals in all 3 of his starts in January, and 7 of his last 9 starts since the start of December.

The Over is also 6-1 in the last 7 games for the Canes on the road, while going 6-2 in the last 8 when playing on no rest.

The Over is 16-5-1 in the last 22 against Metropolitan Division teams for the Sabres, while cashing at a 16-5-5 clip in the last 26 meetings with the Canes.

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