- The Panthers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sabres
- Sabres vs. Panthers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: SCRI | MSGB
The Buffalo Sabres (31-18) visit Amerant Bank Arena to take on the Florida Panthers (28-23) on Feb. 2 in Sunrise, FL. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Panthers are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+185).
The Sabres vs. Panthers Over/Under is 6 total goals.
Sabres vs. Panthers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
| Spread (Puck line) | Total (O/U) | 2-Way Moneyline | |
| Sabres | +1.5 -225 | 6 -102 | +105 |
| Panthers | -1.5 +185 | 6 -118 | -118 |
Sabres vs Panthers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Panthers will win this game with 58.8% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sabres vs Panthers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Panthers will cover the spread with 58.0% confidence.
This prediction against the spread factors in ATS performance for both teams, opening and current betting lines, plus public and sharp money already wagered on this matchup.
NHL Odds at the BetMGM Sportsbook
Sabres Best Bets & Trends
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+21.05 Units / 63% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 2P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+17.05 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+16.45 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the 2P Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+12.60 Units / 42% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 1P Puck Line in 11 of their last 14 games (+10.65 Units / 52% ROI)
Panthers Best Bets & Trends
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 25 games (+6.00 Units / 22% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 7 of their last 9 games (+5.20 Units / 56% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Moneyline in 3 of their last 8 games (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)
Sabres Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sabres are 31-23 against the spread this NHL season (+9 Units / 11.1% ROI).
- Sabres are 31-23 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.4 Units /15.04% ROI
- Sabres are 25-26 when betting the Over for -3.3 Units / -5.52% ROI
- Sabres are 26-25 when betting the Under for -1.45 Units /-2.43% ROI
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Panthers are 19-35 against the spread this NHL season (-14.5 Units /-19.95% ROI).
- Panthers are 28-26 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.25 Units / -13.29% ROI
- Panthers are 31-23 when betting the Over for +5.85 Units / 9.88% ROI
- Panthers are 23-31 when betting the Under for -11.3 Units / -18.88% ROI
Points Per Game Predictions for Panthers vs Sabres
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Power (BUF) | 0.5 +190 | 0.5 -250 |
| Ryan McLeod (BUF) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 0.5 -110 | 0.5 -120 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 0.5 -235 | 0.5 +170 |
| Josh Doan (BUF) | 0.5 +115 | 0.5 -155 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Panthers vs Sabres
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +105 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 2.5 -160 | 2.5 +115 |
| Josh Doan (BUF) | 1.5 -120 | 1.5 -110 |
| Rasmus Dahlin (BUF) | 2.5 +120 | 2.5 -165 |
| Sam Bennett (FLA) | 3.5 +135 | 3.5 -185 |
Sabres: Keys to the Game vs. Panthers
The Sabres were 34-45 (.430) last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sabres were 23-3 (.885) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .856
The Sabres were 16-14 (.533) when winning the xG advantage last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
The Sabres were 6-11 (.353) when tied after the second period last season — tied for 5th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Sabres
The Panthers were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers were 9-4 (.692) when allowing 35 or more shots on goal last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .444
The Panthers were 33-3 (.917) when allowing 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — tied for 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .856
The Panthers were 34-18 (.654) when outshooting their opponents last season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .553
Sabres Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Sabres had 86 forecheck chances in the second period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sabres had 19 cycle chances in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sabres had 8.6 points per game last season — tied for 9th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 8.1
Panthers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers had 90 forecheck chances in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers recorded 33.8 shots per game last season — 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 30.3
The Panthers had 69 second chance scoring opportunities in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers had 0.3 points per game while shorthanded last season — tied for 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
Sabres Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres allowed 1.3 goals per game in the second period last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Sabres allowed 1.31 expected goals per game in the third period last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.09
The Sabres had 57 successful stick checks on the power play last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sabres had 38 successful stick checks in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers allowed 1.8 rush chances per game in the second period last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 2.3
The Panthers allowed 0.9 goals per game while tied last season — tied for 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.0
The Panthers allowed opponents to score on 23% of rush chances while their opponent is shorthanded last season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 13%
The Panthers allowed 0.89 expected goals per game in the second period last season — tied for 3rd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.05
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