Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Lightning versus the Sabres? The puck drops at 12:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The Lightning are favored in this Atlantic division showdown. If you’re interested in placing a wager, you can bet this game at BetMGM. The game’s over/under is currently at 6.5 goals.
Tampa Bay Lightning Preview
Heading into today’s game, the Lightning are 7th in the Eastern Conference and 4th in the Atlantic Division with a record of 23-17-5. In their last ten games, they have gone 6-4, and they have won four straight games.
On the road this season, Tampa Bay has gone 8-12-2, and they have been favored in 24 of their 45 games, going 15-8-1 in those contests. In games against other Eastern Conference teams, they have gone 9-11.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Lightning are averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, putting them in the 5th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 15th in the league. The Lightning went 15-11 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 8-5.
Entering the game, goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy has started 22 games this season. His current record stands at 13-9, and his save percentage is 0.689%.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
At home this season, the Sabres have gone 11-11-1, and in the Eastern Conference, they are 13-17. Overall, Buffalo has a record of 20-21-4, which has them in 7th place in the Atlantic Division and 14th in the Eastern Conference. Over the last ten games, the Sabres have gone 6-4, and they have won their last two games.
As the underdog, Buffalo has gone 10-15-3 this season, and they have been the underdog in 28 of their 45 games. Against other teams from the Eastern Conference, the Sabres have gone 7-6 this season. In their last three games, Buffalo has gone 2-1, and in their last five games, they have gone 3-2.
Offensively, the Sabres come into the game at 3 goals per contest placing 19th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 11th position in the league. The Buffalo offense is ranked 27th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 20th in the NHL.
Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets the start and has made 20 starts this season. His record at this point is 11-9, and his save percentage is 0.699%.
In the head-to-head series between these two teams, the Lightning had the upper hand, achieving a 2-1-1 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 Lightning had the upper hand, achieving a 2-1-1 record. The Sabres went 3-1-3 against the puck line in these matchups.
How to Bet Sabres vs. Lightning in New York
If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Sabres winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Sabres straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to 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