- The Panthers are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Sabres
- Sabres vs. Panthers Total (Over/Under): 6 goals
- TV Channel: SCRI | MSGB | RSN
The Buffalo Sabres (33-19) visit Amerant Bank Arena to take on the Florida Panthers (30-25) on Feb. 27 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 (+200).
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 -250 | 6 -102 | -105 |
| Panthers | -1.5 +200 | 6 -118 | -115 |
Sabres vs Panthers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Panthers will win this game with 65.5% 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 61.9% 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 (+19.30 Units / 53% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 2P Puck Line in 19 of their last 25 games (+16.00 Units / 47% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 3P Puck Line in 13 of their last 15 away games (+12.40 Units / 58% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 25 games (+11.45 Units / 39% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 1P Puck Line in 14 of their last 20 games (+9.75 Units / 32% ROI)
Panthers Best Bets & Trends
- The Florida Panthers have hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 25 games (+8.40 Units / 30% ROI)
- The Florida Panthers have hit the 1P Game Total Over in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.75 Units / 47% ROI)
Sabres Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sabres are 34-24 against the spread this NHL season (+11 Units / 12.43% ROI).
- Sabres are 33-25 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.15 Units /13.67% ROI
- Sabres are 28-27 when betting the Over for -1.45 Units / -2.26% ROI
- Sabres are 27-28 when betting the Under for -3.85 Units /-6.01% ROI
Panthers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Panthers are 20-38 against the spread this NHL season (-16.35 Units /-21.21% ROI).
- Panthers are 30-28 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.35 Units / -12.56% ROI
- Panthers are 34-24 when betting the Over for +7.85 Units / 12.36% ROI
- Panthers are 24-34 when betting the Under for -13.6 Units / -21.13% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Panthers vs Sabres
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson (Buf) | +140 |
| Sam Reinhart (Fla) | +150 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (Fla) | +220 |
| Alex Tuch (BUF) | +225 |
| Brad Marchand (FLA) | +225 |
| Carter Verhaeghe (Fla) | +230 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Panthers vs Sabres
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Power (BUF) | 0.5 +200 | 0.5 -275 |
| Ryan McLeod (BUF) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -130 |
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 0.5 -105 | 0.5 -125 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 0.5 -210 | 0.5 +155 |
| Brad Marchand (FLA) | 0.5 -135 | 0.5 +100 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Panthers vs Sabres
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Power (BUF) | 1.5 +115 | 1.5 -160 |
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 1.5 -150 | 1.5 +110 |
| Matthew Tkachuk (FLA) | 2.5 -185 | 2.5 +135 |
| Brad Marchand (FLA) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -165 |
| Josh Doan (BUF) | 1.5 -130 | 1.5 -105 |
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 are 32-23 (.582) this season — 5th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sabres are 16-1 (.941) when leading after the first period this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .745
The Sabres were 16-14 (.533) when winning the xG advantage last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
Panthers: Keys to the Game vs. Sabres
The Panthers are 126-90 (.583) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 6th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers were 47-33 (.588) last season — tied for 8th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 74-60 (.552) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 10th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Panthers are 42-2 (.955) when scoring 3 or more goals in a period since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .858
Sabres Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres have 0.8 points per game while shorthanded this month — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Sabres have 0.3 points per game while shorthanded this season — tied for best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.1
The Sabres had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
The Sabres have 6 inner slot shots while shorthanded this month — most among NHL Teams
Panthers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have drawn 158 penalties in the third period since the start of the 2024-25 season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers have scored on 9% of rush chances since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 11%
The Panthers had 90 forecheck chances in the third period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Panthers have 0.7 rush chances per game while shorthanded this season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.4
Sabres Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres allowed 1.3 goals per game in the third period last season — tied for 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.1
The Sabres had a .887 save percentage last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .901
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 have a .717 save percentage in overtime since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .816
Panthers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Panthers have a .738 slot save percentage in the third period this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .817
The Panthers have allowed opponents to score on 16% of cycle chances in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 9%
The Panthers have a .787 slot save percentage this season — lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .829
The Panthers have allowed opponents to score on 34% of second chance opportunities in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 15%
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