Planning on watching today’s Hurricanes and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ESPN+. The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 in this Eastern conference contest against the Sabres. If you’re interested in placing a wager, you can bet this game at FanDuel. The game’s over/under currently sits at 6 goals.
Carolina Hurricanes Preview
On the year, Carolina has gone 34-18-5 and sits in 5th place in the Eastern Conference. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, the Hurricanes have gone 21-9. On the road, Carolina has gone 15-11-1 this season and has won their last two games away from home. In games where they have been favored, the Hurricanes have gone 31-14-5.
Over their last ten games, the Hurricanes have gone 7-3, and in their last five games, they have gone 4-1. In their last three games, Carolina has gone 2-1. For the season, the Hurricanes have scored 73 points, putting them in 2nd place in the Metropolitan Division.
On offense, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.3 goals per game which is 12th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 6th in the league. Carolina’s offense comes into the game ranked 3rd in power play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 6th in the NHL.
Goalie Spencer Martin comes into the game having made 13 starts this season. So far, his record is 6-8 and he has a save percentage of 0.458%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
At home, the Sabres have gone 12-16-1 this season, and they are currently on a two-game losing streak at home. In the Atlantic Division, Buffalo is in 6th place with a record of 8-8.
On the year, the Sabres are 26-27-4, and they have gone 15-19 against Eastern Conference opponents. Overall, Buffalo is in 13th place in the Eastern Conference with 56 points.
The Sabres come into the game scoring an average of 2.9 goals per game, putting them 21st in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 11th in the league. Coming into the game, the Sabres have a 16-18 record when they have more shots on goal than their opponent. When they have fewer shots on goal, they are 10-9.
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets the start and has made 30 starts this season. His record at this point is 16-14, and his save percentage is 0.776%.
The Hurricanes had the upper hand in the head-to-head series against the Sabres, achieving a 2-1-0 record. When considering the puck line, the Hurricanes registered a 2-1 record.
The Hurricanes had the upper hand in the head-to-head series against the Sabres, achieving a 2-1-0 record. When considering the puck line, the Hurricanes registered a 2-1 record.
How to Bet Sabres vs. Hurricanes in New York
My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Sabres to cover. Even if the Hurricanes win straight-up, this one should be close throughout and the Sabres should cover the puck line. When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Sabres +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6