Betting on today’s Sabres and Avalanche game? Catch the action at Ball Arena in Denver, CO, as the Avalanche hosts this showdown at 9:30 ET on TNT. The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Avalanche are the home favorites against the Sabres in a non-conference matchup. If you’re interested in placing a wager, you can bet this game at BetMGM.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
Ahead of their matchup with Colorado, the Sabres have a 12-14-3 record. Their performance when favored is 5-3-1, while they hold a 7-11-2 record as underdogs. On the road, they have gone 6-7-2 this season and are 6-7-1 at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Sabres are averaging 2.9 goals per game this season, putting them in the 20th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. This year, the Sabres have recorded a 8-7 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. For games with fewer shots on goal, they have 4-7 record.
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen comes into the game having made 11 starts this season. So far, his record is 6-5 and he has a save percentage of 90.7%.
Colorado Avalanche Preview
This season, the Avalanche currently hold an overall record of 17-9-2. When playing on the road, Colorado has a 7-5-2 record, while they are 10-4-0 at home. They are currently positioned 1st in the Western Central division and 4th in the Western conference.
When looking at their offense, the Avalanche have an average of 3.5 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 4th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 8th in the league. Coming into the game, the Avalanche have 10-5 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 5-4.
Goalie Alexandar Georgiev comes into the game having made 23 starts this season. So far, his record is 14-7 and he has a save percentage of 89.6%.
In the two games they played against each other last season, the Sabres and Avalanche finished with a split. In additon to splitting their game straight-up, the teams split their series against the puck line.
In the two games they played against each other last season, the Sabres and Avalanche finished with a split. In additon to splitting their game straight-up, the teams split their series against the puck line.
How to Bet Avalanche vs. Sabres in New York
If you’re looking for a puck line bet, I’d suggest going with the Sabres to cover. Even in the event of a Avalanche victory, this game is expected to be closely fought, and the Sabres should cover the puck line. For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Sabres +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6.5