Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sabres and Golden Knights. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on MSG-, and it’s hosted by the Golden Knights at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, NV. Get ready to place your bets! The DraftKings odds for this non-conference game currently have the Golden Knights as the betting favorite with the over/under line sitting at 6 goals.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
Going into the game against Vegas, the Sabres hold a 12-15-3 record. They have a 5-3-1 record when favored and 7-12-2 as underdogs. On the road this season, they have a 6-8-2 record, while they are 6-7-1 in their games at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Sabres are averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 12th in the league. Looking at how the Sabres’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 26th in power play goals and 20th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Devon Levi gets the start and has made 11 starts this season. His record at this point is 5-4, and his save percentage is 0.5555555555555556%.
Vegas Golden Knights Preview
This season, the Golden Knights have an overall record of 20-5-5. On the road, Vegas holds a 9-3-3 mark, and they are 11-2-2 when playing at home. They are currently positioned 1st in the Western Pacific division and 1st in the Western conference.
On the offensive side, the Golden Knights are scoring an 3.4 goals per game this season, ranking 5th in the NHL. When it came to shots on target per game, they are 3rd in the league. So far this year, the Golden Knights are 11-5 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 8-0 in games with fewer shots on goal.
Goalie Logan Thompson comes into the game having made 15 starts this season. So far, his record is 9-3 and he has a save percentage of 0.7111111111111111%.
In the two games they played against each other last year, the Sabres and Golden Knights achieved an even split in their series. The puck line favored the Golden Knights in these matchups, as they posted a 2-0-2 record.
In the two games they played against each other last year, the Sabres and Golden Knights achieved an even split in their series. The puck line favored the Golden Knights in these matchups, as they posted a 2-0-2 record.
How to Bet Golden Knights vs. Sabres in New York
My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Sabres to cover. Even if the Golden Knights win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Sabres should cover the puck line. For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 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