Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Sabres. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals at FanDuel, and the Sabres are favored by -1.5 against the Senators in a Atlantic division matchup.
Ottawa Senators Preview
When playing on the road this season, the Senators have gone 11-20-2 and have been the underdog in 39 of their 70 games. Ottawa has gone 30-36-4 overall and is 15th in the Eastern Conference standings. Over their last ten games, the Senators have gone 5-5 and have won two straight games as the underdog.
So far this season, Ottawa has been the underdog in 31 games and has gone 15-20-4 in those matchups. Against other Eastern Conference teams, the Senators are 22-19 this year. Over their last five games, Ottawa has gone 2-3 and has a record of 2-1 in their last three contests.
The Senators come into the game scoring an average of 3.2 goals per game, putting them 15th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 13th in the league. In terms of power play goals, the Senators offense is 17th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they are 20th in the NHL.
Entering the game, goalie Joonas Korpisalo has started 41 games this season. His current record stands at 17-21, and his save percentage is 0.864%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
Buffalo enters the game in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings, with a record of 34-33-5. In the Atlantic Division, they are 6th, with a record of 10-11. Over their last ten games, the Sabres are 5-5, and they have gone 2-3 over their last five games.
At home this season, Buffalo is 17-17-1, and they have won three straight games at home. For the year, the Sabres have been favored in 26 of their 72 games, going 15-10-1 as the favorite. Against the Eastern Conference, Buffalo is 19-22, and they have gone 1-2 in their last three games.
The Sabres come into the game scoring an average of 3 goals per game, putting them 20th in the NHL. Regarding shots targeted at the goal per game, they are 14th in the league. The Sabres went 19-20 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 13-13.
Entering the game, goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has started 43 games this season. His current record stands at 24-18, and his save percentage is 0.873%.
The Senators had the upper hand in the head-to-head series against the Sabres, achieving a 2-1-1 record. Looking at the puck line, the Senators secured a 2-2 record.
The Senators had the upper hand in the head-to-head series against the Sabres, achieving a 2-1-1 record. Looking at the puck line, the Senators secured a 2-2 record.
How to Bet Sabres vs. Senators in New York
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Senators to cover. Even if the Sabres secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Senators should cover the puck line. When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6.5 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
- SportsBettingNY Puck Line Prediction: Senators +1.5
- SportsBettingNY OU Prediction: Over 6.5