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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

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  • 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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Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Philadelphia Flyers at Buffalo Sabres odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Philadelphia Flyers (15-18-7) face the Buffalo Sabres (20-15-2) Monday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Flyers vs. Sabres odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Flyers are coming off a 6-2 beating at home at the hands of the Toronto Maple Leafs Sunday, snapping a 4-game win streak. Philadelphia hits the road with a 14-42 mark in its last 56 games away from home.

The Sabres have registered victories in 8 of the past 9 games dating back to Dec. 13, and have a 4-0-1 record in the past 5 games at home dating back to Dec. 1.

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Flyers at Sabres odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Flyers +190 (bet $100 to win $190) | Sabres -220 (bet $220 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Flyers +1.5 (-130) | Sabres -1.5 (+110)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Flyers at Sabres projected goalies

Samuel Ersson (3-0-0, 2.90 GAA, .905 SV%) vs. Craig Anderson (7-5-1, 2.61 GAA, .923 SV%, 1 SO)

The rookie Ersson turned aside 28 of the 29 shots he faced in Anaheim last time out last Monday. He has won each of his past 3 starts — his first victories in the NHL — and has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of those outings.

Anderson allowed just 2 goals on 32 shots in Ottawa on New Year’s Day against his former organization. He has allowed 3 or fewer goals in each of the past 3 starts, and 6 of his past 8 outings overall.

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Flyers at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Sabres 5, Flyers 3

Moneyline

The Sabres (-220) will cost you over 2 times your potential return, and that’s just too expensive for a standalone wager despite that Buffalo has more than a good chance of topping the ice-cold Flyers.

PASS.

Puck line/Against the spread

The SABRES -1.5 (+110) are a much better value on the puck line. This does come with some risk, however. Buffalo is 8-1 across the past 9 games, but each of the past 3 victories was by just 1 goal in overtime.

The Flyers are just 14-42 in the past 56 games on the road, and 17-35 in the past 52 against the Atlantic Division. Plus, Philly just played Sunday and is 13-39 in the past 52 games when playing on no rest.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-120) might be the best play on the board.

The Over has cashed in 7 of the past 9 games overall for the Flyers while going 3-0-1 in the past 4 in the second end of a back-to-back. The Over is also 5-0 in the past 5 against Eastern Conference foes for Philly.

The Over is 5-1-1 in the past 7 games at home for the Sabres, too, while cashing at a 20-7-1 clip in the past 28 against Metropolitan Division foes. The Over has also hit in 4 straight meetings between these teams in Buffalo.

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Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Buffalo Sabres at Boston Bruins odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (17-14-2) visit the Boston Bruins (28-4-3) Saturday in a divisional matchup. Face-off from TD Garden is set for 1 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Bruins odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sabres are riding hot on a 5-game win streak that includes a 6-3 win in their last game vs. Detroit Thursday. That win came at the hands of RW Kyle Okposo and his hat trick that included 2 goals during the team’s 4-goal second period.

The Bruins are coming off a 3-1 win vs. New Jersey Wednesday night that came just 5 days after beating that same New Jersey team. It was the defense and goaltending in that game that impressed for the Bruins as G Linus Ullmark posted 30 saves on an SV% of .968.

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Sabres at Bruins odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Sabres +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Bruins -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +1.5 (-120) | Bruins -1.5 (+100)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Sabres at Bruins projected goalies

Craig Anderson (7-4-1, 2.65 GAA, .922 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Linus Ullmark (20-1-1, 1.90 GAA, .938 SV%, 2 SO)

The 41-year-old veteran is expected to receive the start between the pipes Saturday. He was solid in a 3-1 loss to Boston earlier this year with 27 saves on 30 shots. He’s 2-0-1 with a 1.99 GAA and .942 SV% in 3 starts this month.

Ullmark has shown no signs of slowing down as he’s 7-0-1 with a 1.72 GAA and .943 SV% this month. He hasn’t faced the Sabres this year, but it’s all the same to the frontrunner for the Vezina trophy.

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Sabres at Bruins picks and predictions

Prediction

Bruins 4, Sabres 2

Moneyline

AVOID. 

The Sabres are hot right now, but the Bruins are simply the better team. This is the second of the 4-game season series between these teams, and I see the Bruins winning the series 3-1, including a win in this one. And while I am confident in the Bruins, the moneyline is just a bit too strong for me to advise you to risk your money on this bet when there are better ones on the board.

Puck line/Against the spread

BET BRUINS -1.5 (+100).

The Bruins will end the Sabres’ win streak and will likely do so by 2 or more goals. As of late, the Bruins have shown their poise by winning close games. But this is a game that if the Bruins let the Sabres get close and stay in it for too long, they could lose. The Bruins will need to come out of the gates hot and not stop that momentum throughout the game. If they do that then this will be your best bet for this game.

Over/Under

LEAN UNDER 6.5 (-105).

Boston won the last matchup Nov. 12 by a 3-1 score. Buffalo’s offense has been producing as they have been averaging 5 goals per game over their 5-game winning streak, but none of those wins came against Boston. The Bruins are a top team in the NHL, and that is largely due to their defense, as their offense doesn’t need to put up so many goals. The Under here is safer but with 2 good teams there is always a risk that the Over will be eclipsed.

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Buffalo Sabres at Vegas Golden Knights odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Buffalo Sabres at Vegas Golden Knights odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (15-14-2) wrap up a 3-game road trip Monday against the Vegas Golden Knights (22-10-1) at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Puck drop is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Golden Knights odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sabres have won 3 in a row, including a 4-2 victory Thursday at the  Colorado Avalanche to kick off the road trip. The Over in Saturday’s 5-2 win  at Arizona snapped a 3-0 Under run for the Sabres.

The Golden Knights were humbled 5-2 at home against the New York Islanders last time out Saturday, snapping a modest 2-game win streak. Vegas has been struck in neutral lately, going 6-6-0 in the last 12 games.

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Sabres at Golden Knights odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 8:09 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Sabres +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Golden Knights -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +1.5 (-180) | Golden Knights -1.5 (+140)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Sabres at Golden Knights projected goalies

Ukko-Pekko Lukkoken (4-3-1, 3.62 GAA, .880 SV%) vs. Logan Thompson (14-8-0, 2.64 GAA, .917 SV%, 2 SO)

The Finn turned aside 39 of the 41 shots he faced in a 4-2 win Thursday in Colorado. He has won 3 of his last 4 starts, although he has conceded 3 or more goals in 5 of his last 6 starts.

Thompson was dinged for 3 goals on 24 shots Saturday against the New York Islanders in a loss, and he has dropped 3 of his last 4 starts, while going just 2-4-0 with a 3.17 GAA and .906 SV% in 6 December starts.

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Sabres at Golden Knights picks and predictions

Prediction

Sabres 4, Golden Knights 3

Moneyline

The SABRES (+155) are worth a roll of the dice on the road as moderate favorites.

Buffalo will also have revenge on its mind after the Golden Knights (-180) tuned up the Sabres 7-4 on Nov. 10 in Western New York. Jack Eichel, public enemy No. 1 in Buffalo, had a hat trick in that game, but he is on the injured reserve list for this game.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Sabres +1.5 (-180) is a little on the pricey side, so if you like Buffalo, just take it straight up. This comes with some heavy risk, though, as the Sabres have never won in Vegas (0-4).

PASS.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-115) has dominated lately for the Sabres, going 5-2 in the last 7 games on the road, while cashing at a 6-2 clip in the last 8 games against Western Conference foes.

The Under has dominated lately for the Golden Knights, but the Over is 4-0 in the last 4 for Vegas when its opponent allows 2 or fewer goals in the previous outing.

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Buffalo Sabres at Colorado Avalanche odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Buffalo Sabres at Colorado Avalanche odds and lines, with NHL expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Buffalo Sabres (13-14-2) and Colorado Avalanche (15-10-2) meet Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sabres are coming off a 6-0 victory against the Los Angeles Kings Tuesday behind G Craig Anderson. Buffalo has racked up 4 or more goals in 8 of the past 11 outings, including a 6-4 loss at home to the Avalanche on Dec. 1.

The Avalanche scored 3 power-play goals in that 6-4 win in Buffalo, with G Alexandar Georgiev making 24 saves on 28 shots in the victory. However, Colorado has been struggling lately with just 11 goals across the 6 outings since that 6-goal explosion in Buffalo.

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Sabres at Avalanche odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Sabres +155 (bet $100 to win $155) | Avalanche -180 (bet $180 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +1.5 (160) | Avalanche -1.5 (+130)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -125 | U: +105)

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Sabres at Avalanche projected goalies

Craig Anderson (6-4-1, 2.71 GAA, .921 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Alexandar Georgiev (11-5-2, 2.65 GAA, .920 SV%, 1 SO)

Anderson scored his 1st shutout of the season against the Kings Tuesday and now he gets a crack at the Avalanche. The veteran Sabres backstop hasn’t won consecutive starts since winning his first 3 starts of the season between Oct. 13-29.

Georgiev allowed just 1 goal on 29 shots in a 2-1 shootout loss against the New York Rangers Friday, snapping a string of 4 straight starts with 4 or more goals allowed. He is 0-2-1 in his previous 3 starts since his last win Dec. 1.

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Sabres at Avalanche picks and predictions

Prediction

Avalanche 4, Sabres 2

Moneyline

The AVALANCHE (-180) is right at my personal limit for a standalone moneyline play, but Colorado is the play based on its dominance in this series over the years.

The Avs have won 9 of the past 10 meetings in Denver, while going 21-6 in the previous 27 meetings in this series — including Dec. 1 in Buffalo.

Puck line/Against the spread

The AVALANCHE -1.5 (+130) are worth a roll of the dice on the puck line, as Colorado lit the lamp 6 times in the first meeting between these teams. While the Avs will be facing Anderson, coming off a shutout, instead of G Ukko Pekka Luukkonen, the results will be the same.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (+105) is the lean here.

While all of the trends point to the Over for the Sabres, the Under has cashed in 4 in a row for the Avalanche and gone 4-0 in their past 4 games at home. The Under is 7-2-1 in the past 10 games against Eastern Conference foes for the Avs, too.

This won’t be a defensive slog, but it won’t go over 7 total goals, either.

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Buffalo Sabres at Montreal Canadiens odds, picks and predictions

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

The Buffalo Sabres (7-11-0) and Montreal Canadiens (9-8-1) meet Tuesday at Bell Centre. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (NHL Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Canadiens odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Sabres are looking to slap the brakes on an 8-game losing skid dating back to Nov. 4. Buffalo lost 5-2 last time out in Toronto Saturday, and has been outscored 38-19 during the skid.

The Canadiens posted a 5-4 shootout win against the Philadelphia Flyers last time out on Saturday. While the Habs are just 4-3-0 across the past 7 outings, the offense has not been the problem, averaging 3.6 goals per game during the stretch.

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Sabres at Canadiens odds

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  • Moneyline (ML): Sabres -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Canadiens -115 (bet $115 to win $100)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Sabres +0.5 (-105) | Canadiens -0.5 (-115)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -120 | U: +100)

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Sabres at Canadiens projected goalies

Craig Anderson (3-3-0, 2.82 GAA, .910 SV%) vs. Jake Allen (6-6-0, 3.33 GAA, .898 SV%)

Anderson came on in relief against his former team — the Ottawa Senators — on the road Wednesday, allowing just 1 goal on 15 shots. However, he is having a rough November, going 0-3-0 with a 3.84 GAA and .881 SV% in 3 starts and 1 relief appearance in the month.

Allen has been dinged for 4 goals in each of his past 3 starts, and he has a 3-3-0 record, 3.80 GAA and .888 SV% across 6 starts in November.

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Sabres at Canadiens picks and predictions

Prediction

Canadiens 4, Sabres 3

Moneyline

The CANADIENS (-115) are worth a play, mainly because the Sabres have been struggling so badly and showing no signs of life.

Buffalo has allowed 4 or more goals in 3 games in a row, and in 7 of the 8 losses on its skid, and it’s struggled to light the lamp for itself. The Sabres are averaging just 2.2 goals per game during the past 6, which is well below the team’s season average of 3.4 GPG, which ranks 9th in the league.

Puck line/Against the spread

There is no puck line available in this game at the time of publishing, as the line is listed as a pick ’em.

AVOID.

Over/Under

OVER 6.5 (-120) is the lean here.

The Over is 8-3 in the past 11 games overall for the Sabres while cashing at a 5-2 clip in their last 7 games against Eastern Conference foes.

The Over has cashed at a 4-1 clip in the past 5 games for the Canadiens, while going 4-1 in the past 5 at home, too.

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