Planning on watching today’s Sabres and Rangers game? Catch the action at Madison Square Garden in New York, NY, as the Rangers hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on MSG. BetMGM New York has the over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Rangers are the home favorites against the Sabres in an Eastern conference matchup.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
Going into the game against New York, the Sabres hold a 14-17-3 record. They have a 5-5-1 record when favored and 9-12-2 as underdogs. For away games this season, they have a 7-9-2 record, while they are 7-8-1 when playing at home.
When looking at their offense, the Sabres have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 14th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 9th in the league. This season, the Sabres are 9-9 when getting more shots on goal than their opponents. And in games with fewer shots on goal, they have a 5-8 record.
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets the start and has made 13 starts this season. His record at this point is 6-8, and his save percentage is 0.6224489795918368%.
New York Rangers Preview
This season, the Rangers have an overall record of 22-8-1. On the road, New York holds a 12-4-1 mark, and they are 10-4-0 when playing at home. In the Eastern Metropolitan division, they are currently 1st, and in the Eastern conference, they come into the game sitting 1st.
On the offensive side, the Rangers are scoring an 3.3 goals per game this season, ranking 15th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 23rd in the league. In terms of the Rangers’ offense during power plays, they are 2nd in power play goals and 22nd in shorthanded goals.
Entering the game, goalie Igor Shesterkin has started 19 games this season. His current record stands at 12-7, and his save percentage is 0.8061224489795918%.
The Sabres held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 2-0-1 record. The Rangers had the upper hand against the puck line in these games, with a 3-0-3 record.
The Sabres held the advantage in the head-to-head series between the two teams, posting a 2-0-1 record. The Rangers had the upper hand against the puck line in these games, with a 3-0-3 record.
How to Bet Rangers vs. Sabres in New York
When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Sabres to cover. Even in the event of a Rangers victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Sabres 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: Sabres +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6.5