Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Coyotes versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MSG-. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. This non-conference matchup DraftKings NY has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Sabres are favored to win at home vs. the Coyotes.
Arizona Coyotes Preview
Ahead of their matchup with Buffalo, the Coyotes have a 13-11-2 record. Their performance when favored is 7-1-1, while they hold a 6-10-1 record as underdogs. When they have hit the road, they have a 5-6-2 record this season, and they are 8-5-0 at home.
When looking at their offense, the Coyotes have an average of 3.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 31st in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Coyotes offense is 7th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 27th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Karel Vejmelka has started 10 games this season. His current record stands at 2-6, and his save percentage is 89.2%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
Currently, the Sabres hold an overall record of 11-14-3 for the season. On the road, Buffalo has a 6-7-2 record, while they are 5-8-1 at their home venue. They are currently positioned 7th in the Eastern Atlantic division and 14th in the Eastern conference.
For their offensive performance, the Sabres come in averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, which is 25th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 22nd in the league. In terms of the Sabres’ offense during power plays, they are 25th in power play goals and 22nd in shorthanded goals.
Heading into this matchup vs. Arizona, goalie Devon Levi has started 10 games in this season. His current record is 4-4, and his save percentage stands at 89.1%.
In the two games they played against each other last year, the Coyotes and Sabres achieved an even split in their series. Alongside their straight-up split, the teams also split their series when it came to the puck line.
In the two games they played against each other last year, the Coyotes and Sabres achieved an even split in their series. Alongside their straight-up split, the teams also split their series when it came to the puck line.
How to Bet Sabres vs. Coyotes in New York
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Coyotes to cover. Even if the Sabres secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Coyotes should cover the puck line. With an over/under line sitting at 6.5 goals, we like this game to surpass that mark and recommend getting a bet down on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Coyotes +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6.5