Betting on today’s Panthers and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Panthers come into this Atlantic division matchup as the -1.5 goal favorite to pick up the win. Currently, the over/under for the game is at 6.5 goals at BetRivers.
Florida Panthers Preview
Heading into today’s game, the Panthers are in 2nd place in the Eastern Conference with 72 points. They have a record of 34-15-4 and have won three straight games. On the road, Florida has won nine straight games and is 18-7-2 for the season.
Against other teams in the Eastern Conference, the Panthers have gone 17-7 and are 29-12-2 when favored. Over their last ten games, Florida has gone 7-3 and has won three straight games when favored.
Offensively, the Panthers come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 11th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 1st position in the league. This season, the Panthers have a 25-13 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 7-2 record.
Goalie Anthony Stolarz comes into the game having made 14 starts this season. So far, his record is 8-5 and he has a save percentage of 0.433%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
At home this season, the Sabres have gone 12-14-1, and they are 7th in the Atlantic Division, 7th in the Eastern Conference, and 14th overall. In the Eastern Conference, Buffalo has a record of 13-18.
Over their last ten games, the Sabres are 5-5, and they have gone 3-2 over their last five games. In their last three games, Buffalo has gone 1-2. Overall, the Sabres have a record of 23-25-4 and 50 points.
Offensively, the Sabres come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 14th position in the league. Looking at how the Sabres’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 27th in power play goals and 22nd in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen comes into the game having made 26 starts this season. So far, his record is 13-13 and he has a save percentage of 0.731%.
In the head-to-head series between these two teams, the Panthers had the upper hand, achieving a 3-1-0 record. The Sabres went 3-1-3 against the puck line in these matchups.
In the head-to-head series between these two teams, the Panthers had the upper hand, achieving a 3-1-0 record. The Sabres went 3-1-3 against the puck line in these matchups.
How to Bet Sabres vs. Panthers in New York
My recommended pick for the puck line is to take the Sabres to cover. Even if the Panthers 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 6.5 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