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NY Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

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

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The New York Rangers (14-12-1) travel upstate to battle the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4) Wednesday. Puck drop from the KeyBank Center is scheduled for shortly after 7 p.m. ET (TNT / truTV / Max). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s NHL odds around the Rangers vs. Sabres odds and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

Season series: Sabres lead 1-0

The Sabres took the first matchup this season 6-1 as +172 underdogs Nov. 7 at Madison Square Garden with the Over (6.5) hitting. Rangers G Igor Shesterkin was pulled in the second period after already allowing 5 goals on 12 shots.

Both clubs hover around .500 and aim to halt losing streaks.

The Rangers enter on a 2-game slide, recently falling 2-1 as big -235 home favorites to the Chicago Blackhawks Monday. Shesterkin stood tall with 30 saves on 32 shots but was outdueled by Chicago G Arvid Soderblom, who stopped 29 of 30 shots.

Meanwhile, the Sabres are on a 7-game skid, recently suffering a 6-5 shootout loss as -127 home favorites vs. the Detroit Red Wings Monday with the Over (6.5) cashing. It was a tough one for Buffalo, which led 3-2 after the first period and 5-3 after the second. LW Jason Zucker scored 2 goals in the loss.

Both teams feature a skater worth watching for goals. Rangers LW Artemi Panarin and Sabres RW Tage Thompson are tied for eighth in the NHL with 15 tallies.

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Rangers at Sabres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of NHL odds. Lines last updated at 12:21 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -140 (bet $140 to win $100) | Sabres +120 (bet $100 to win $120)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+170) | Sabres +1.5 (-210)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Rangers at Sabres projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (9-10-1, 2.95 GAA, .910 SV%, 1 SO) vs. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (8-7-3, 2.82 GAA, .902 SV%, 1 SO)

Shesterkin’s tough-luck loss against the woeful Blackhawks marked the third time in 4 games that he only gave up 2 goals. He lost 3 of those games and has sustained an ‘L’ in 6 of his past 7 contests.

The Russian has faced 633 shots, the second-most in the league behind Nashville’s Juuse Saros’ 668. Shesterkin ranks third with 576 saves; Saros has 608 and Winnipeg’s Connor Hellebuyck is second at 583. Shesterkin’s woes can significantly be blamed on a dormant Rangers offense and a defense in transition following Friday’s trade of D Jacob Trouba to Anaheim.

Luukkonen resides in a similar letdown spot, having fallen victim to a Sabres club that allows him to face pepperings continuously. He allowed 5 goals in his last start — against 28 shots — in a 5-2 home loss to Utah Saturday.

The Finn is 0-3-2 in his past 5 games, carrying just a .882 SV% in that window. Compared to Shesterkin’s 6.3 goals saved above expected (13th, per Moneypuck), Luukkonen has significantly lagged at 1.5 (T-30th), so this presents a mismatch.

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Rangers at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Rangers 3, Sabres 2

Moneyline

A more competent Rangers attack would reward Shesterkin’s form. Though the score doesn’t produce optimism over how much they will score to support their netminder, the Rangers will hit their stride post-Trouba trade.

BET RANGERS (-140).

Puck line/Against the spread

Despite their weak record, Buffalo has overperformed for betting purposes, leveling at 14-14-0 on the puck line.

The score prediction posits the Sabres to lose by just a goal, but this shouldn’t prompt bettors to pounce on Buffalo’s bland -210 PL juice.

PASS.

Over/Under

Given their bouts with inconsistent goaltending, both squads sit at .500 or better on the total. New York at 13-13-1 O/U, while Buffalo is 14-10-4.

However, Shesterkin has thrived on the road so far this season (2.42 GAA/.930 SV%, compared to .331/.895 SV% at Madison Square Garden).

His luck will turn, though the scatterbrained Rangers forecheck likely won’t overperform on offense to the extent that justifies laying the wood on the Over.

BET UNDER 6 (-110).

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New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and predictions

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

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The New York Rangers and the Buffalo Sabres open their 2023-24 National Hockey League regular seasons Thursday at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Rangers vs. Sabres odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers lost the 3-game season series to the Sabres in 2022-23, dropping 2 of 3 meetings. None of the matchups were able to be decided in regulation, and 4 straight in the series have needed either overtime or a shootout while 10 of the last 12 in the series have been decided by a single goal. The last time a team won by more than 1 goal in this series was a 3-1 win by the Blueshirts at MSG on April 27, 2021.

The Sabres figure to be much better this season, and they’re looking to snap the league’s longest active postseason drought. Buffalo has failed to make the playoffs in 12 straight seasons, last appearing seeing postseason action in 2010-11.

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Rangers at Sabres odds

Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:52 a.m. ET.

  • Moneyline (ML): Rangers -130 (bet $130 to win $100) | Sabres +110 (bet $100 to win $110)
  • Puck line (PL)/Against the spread (ATS): Rangers -1.5 (+180) | Sabres +1.5 (-225)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 6.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)

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Rangers at Sabres projected goalies

Igor Shesterkin (37-13-8, 2.48 GAA, .916 SV%, 3 SO – 2022-23) vs. Devon Levi (5-2-0, 2.94 GAA, .905 SV% )

Shesterkin was actually better, statistically, on the road than at home last season. He was 17-4-0 with a 2.36 GAA and .920 SV% in 25 away starts, while going 20-9-0 with a 2.57 GAA and .913 SV% in 33 home appearances. He was 1-0-1 with a sparkling 1.42 GAA and .958 SV% in 2 starts vs. Buffalo.

Levi saw his first NHL action down the stretch last season, and his solid backstop play gave the team’s fans hope for the near future. He faced the Rangers in 2 of his 7 starts, going 2-0-0 with a 1.89 GAA and .934 SV%, allowing just 4 total goals on 61 shots.

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Rangers at Sabres picks and predictions

Prediction

Sabres 3, Rangers 2

Moneyline

The SABRES (+110) are a solid value as short ‘dogs at home with Levi in the blue ice. He shut the Rangers down last season, and Buffalo should be a lot better both on both ends of the ice. Look for the Sabres to get off to a hot start behind a raucous crowd.

Puck line/Against the spread

The Sabres +1.5 (-225) are a little on the pricey side, costing you more than twice your potential return should you decide you need a little insurance and you just cannot play Buffalo straight up.

It’s not a bad play, as 10 of the past 12 in this series have been decided by a single goal, and the past 4 meetings have ended up going to OT or SO. However, this is still quite expensive, so be careful. Personally, it’s too rich for me.

PASS.

Over/Under

UNDER 6.5 (-105) might be the best play on the board. We already know what we have in Shesty, and he was strong against the Sabres last season. While hile the sample size is rather small, when it comes to Levi, he was hard on the Blueshirts down the stretch.

The Under has hit in 3 in a row in this series and is 7-3 across the previous 10 meetings.

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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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New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Saturday’s New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Rangers (17-15-4) play the second of a two-game set against the Buffalo Sabres (7-23-6) Saturday with a 7 p.m. ET puck drop at KeyBank Center. Below, we analyze the Rangers-Sabres odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers won the front end of the back-to-back set Thursday, posting a 3-2 victory in overtime as the Under connected. New York has won two of the past three, and they have won three of the past five games on the road.

The Sabres lost for the 19th time in the past 20 games, but they have been competitive of late. Buffalo has picked up at least one point in each of the past three, including a 6-1 win against the Philadelphia Flyers on March 31.

Rangers at Sabres: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:15 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rangers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Sabres +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rangers -1.5 (+105) | Sabres +1.5 (-130)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: +100 | U: -120)

Rangers at Sabres: Projected starting goalies

Igor Shesterkin (9-8-1, 2.29 GAA, .924 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (6-5-3, 2.49 GAA, .920 SV%)

The 25-year-old was in between the pipes Thursday, as he turned aside 21 of the 23 shots he faced to win 3-2 in overtime. He has won two straight starts and five of his past six outings.

Shesterkin is also 3-0-0 with a 1.92 GAA and .917 SV% in three starts against the Sabres this season, with all three games decided by a 3-2 score, including two in overtime.

Ullmark allowed just one goal on 32 shots in a 6-1 win last time out against the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday, helping the Sabres snap a franchise-worst 18-game winless drought.

He heads into this one 1-0-1 with a 2.44 GAA and .928 SV% in two starts against the Rangers this season.

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Rangers at Sabres: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rangers 3, Sabres 2

Money line (ML)

The Rangers (-250) are a little too expensive for my liking, especially since four of the previous five meetings this season have been one-goal games. The Sabres (+210) really seem to play New York tough.

AVOID.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The SABRES +1.5 (-130) aren’t terribly expensive catching a goal and a half on home ice. They covered the puck line in the front end of the back-to-back, falling 3-2.

In fact, four of the previous five games in this series have been 3-2 scores, with the Rangers winning three of those outings. Two have been decided in overtime, too. Back Buffalo.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 6 (-120) is worth playing, as four of the five meetings this season have cashed the Under. The Under is also 10-5 in Shesterkin’s past 15 starts, including 3-0 in his three assignments against Buffalo.

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New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Rangers (16-15-4) kick off a two-game set against the Buffalo Sabres (7-23-5) Thursday with a 7 p.m. ET puck drop at KeyBank Center. Below, we analyze the Rangers-Sabres odds and lines, with NHL picks and predictions.

The Rangers picked up a 5-2 victory against the Washington Capitals Tuesday night behind G Igor Shesterkin. New York has won four of its past six games, while hitting the Over in four of its past five contests. That includes a 5-3 win March 22 in the most recent meeting with the Sabres at Madison Square Garden.

The Sabres finally snapped their franchise-worst 18-game losing skid with a 6-1 thumping of the Philadelphia Flyers Wednesday. It was Buffalo’s first win since Feb. 23; the skid was the longest in the NHL in 17 years. The Sabres also snapped an ugly 0-9-2 drought on home ice while giving interim head coach Don Granato his first victory behind the bench.

Rangers at Sabres: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:30 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rangers -250 (bet $250 to win $100) | Sabres +210 (bet $100 to win $210)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rangers -1.5 (+110) | Sabres +1.5 (-135)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -105 | U: -115)

Rangers at Sabres: Projected starting goalies

Igor Shesterkin (8-8-1, 2.32 GAA, .925 SV%) vs. Linus Ullmark (6-5-3, 2.49 GAA, .920 SV%)

Shesterkin looks to carry his momentum into April. He went 4-1-0 with a 2.05 GAA and .941 SV% in five starts in March, including a 3-2 victory over the Sabres. He also topped the Sabres in Buffalo Jan. 28, with the Rangers winning 3-2 in overtime.

Ullmark backed the Sabres to their first victory in over a month, and he was also in the crease for that one. He missed a month due to a lower-body injury, but he is 1-1-1 with a 2.68 GAA and .923 SV% in three starts since returning from the injured reserve list.

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Rangers at Sabres: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rangers 3, Sabres 2

Money line (ML)

The Rangers (-250) should be able to push the Sabres back into the loss column after Buffalo’s stunning 6-1 win Wednesday against Philadelphia; however, you can’t risk two times your potential return on the road team.

PASS.

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Against the spread (ATS)

The SABRES +1.5 (-135) are worth backing on home ice. No, really.

They finally snapped that ugly skid, and while I expected them to lose, three of the four meetings between New York and Buffalo this season were decided by one goal.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 6 (-115) is worth playing, as it cashed in three of the four meetings this season. While the Sabres lit the lamp 6 times Wednesday, they have still found the back of the net just 19 times across their past 10 games.

The Under is also 4-1 in the past five meetings, and 5-1 in the past six meetings in Buffalo.

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New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Thursday’s New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres NHL odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Rangers (1-4-1) travel to meet the Buffalo Sabres (3-3-1) at KeyBank Center Thursday for a 7 p.m. ET puck drop. Below, we analyze the Rangers-Sabres NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Rangers at Sabres: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:34 a.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rangers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Sabres -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rangers +1.5 (-300) | Sabres -1.5 (+230)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Rangers at Sabres: Projected starting goalies

Igor Shesterkin (0-2-1, 2.98 GAA, .886 SV%) at Linus Ullmark (2-1-1, 2.42 GAA, .912 SV%)

Shesterkin is confirmed for the crease, and he is looking to secure his first victory of the season. He has allowed three or more goals in each of his three starts. This will be his first-career appearances against the Sabres.

Ullmark is expected to get the nod for the homestanding Sabres. He rolls in on a two-start winning streak, including a 28-save effort in Tuesday’s 3-2 win in the front end of the back-to-back with the Blueshirts.

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Rangers at Sabres: Odds, lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Sabres 3, Rangers 2

Money line (ML)

The SABRES (-110) are the play here, although confidence is not terribly high. The Rangers are going to break out at some point, but they just haven’t shown a lot of consistency on offense outside of their top scoring line. While the Rangers are 8-3 in their past 11 trips to Western New York, the home team is 6-2 across the past eight in this series.

Against the spread (ATS)

The Sabres -1.5 (+230) are an awfully tempting play as you can more than double up with a cover. However, Tuesday’s victory against the Rangers was a one-goal win. Just one of the Sabres’ three victories so far would have covered the puck line. Conversely, you can’t play the Rangers +1.5 (-300) at three times your return. The best bet is to AVOID.

Over/Under (O/U)

UNDER 6 (-105) connected Tuesday, and this one is a likely Under or a potential push. There is very little chance this one goes Over. The Under is 2-1 in Buffalo’s three games at home, and the Rangers have cashed the Under in two of their three on the road, and four of six overall.

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New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres odds, picks and prediction

Previewing Tuesday’s New York Rangers at Buffalo Sabres NHL betting odds and lines, with hockey picks, tips and predictions.

The New York Rangers (1-3-1) and Buffalo Sabres (2-3-1) will play each other twice in the next three days at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. Tuesday’s puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET. Below, we analyze the Rangers-Sabres NHL odds and lines, with picks and predictions.

Rangers at Sabres: Odds, spread and lines

Odds via BetMGM; access USA TODAY Sports’ betting odds for a full list. Lines last updated at 12:52 p.m. ET.

  • Money line: Rangers -105 (bet $105 to win $100) | Sabres -110 (bet $110 to win $100)
  • Against the spread/ATS: Rangers +1.5 (-300) | Sabres -1.5 (+240)
  • Over/Under: 6 (O: -115 | U: -105)

Rangers at Sabres: Projected starting goalies

Alexandar Georgiev (1-1-0, .907 SV%, 2.40 GAA) vs. Linus Ullmark (1-1-1, .905 SV%, 2.55 GAA)

Georgiev started his season with a 23-save shutout against the rival New York Islanders, but he was torched for 4 goals on 20 shots in just two periods of work a week ago and hasn’t seen the ice since. He played the Sabres once last year and allowed 3 goals on 28 shots in a regulation loss.

Carter Hutton (undisclosed) is reportedly close to rejoining the lineup but Ullmark is expected to make a third start in five days. He stopped 28 of 31 shots against the Washington Capitals Sunday for his first win of the season.

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Rangers at Sabres: Odds, betting lines, predictions and picks

Prediction

Rangers 3, Sabres 2

Money line (ML)

The two teams are pretty evenly matched in key analytics of Corsi For percentage and scoring chances for at 5-on-5. The Sabres’ power-play unit has been the better of the two with 6 goals in 22 opportunities, while the Rangers have just 4 goals in 23 chances with the man advantage.

We can also give an edge to Georgiev in the goaltending battle. His two starts thus far couldn’t have gone much differently, but the season-opening shutout seems to be closer to what should be expected.

Ullmark has seen an increased workload with Hutton on the shelf and could begin to tire out against a Rangers team throwing 44.2 pucks toward the net, including blocked and missed shots, per game.

Against the spread (ATS)

AVOID the puck line. It’s rarely a profitable endeavor in NHL betting and that’s certainly the case between two evenly matched teams from the East Division.

Buffalo went to a shootout in back-to-back games against the Capitals and the Rangers have played to three straight 1-goal losses, with one against the Pittsburgh Penguins going to a shootout.

Over/Under (O/U)

Play the UNDER 6 (-105) while expecting Georgiev to bounce back from his awful outing against the Devils.

The Sabres are 4-2 against the Over/Under, but they’re playing to a modest 5.83 goals per game. The Rangers are combing for just 5.40 goals per game with their opponents.

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