- The Sabres are a -1.5 goal favorite vs. the Rangers
- Sabres vs. Rangers Total (Over/Under): 6.5 goals
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The Buffalo Sabres (47-23) visit Madison Square Garden to take on the New York Rangers (33-36) on Apr. 8 in New York, NY. The puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 pm.
The Sabres are betting favorites in this NHL hockey matchup, with the puck line sitting at -1.5 (+165).
The Sabres vs. Rangers Over/Under is 6.5 total goals.
Sabres vs. Rangers Odds, Spread, Over/Under:
Sabres vs Rangers Prediction:
The winning team model predicts the Sabres will win this game with 90.0% confidence, based on game simulations, offensive and defensive matchups, and recent game results.
Sabres vs Rangers Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts the Rangers will cover the spread with 80.3% 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 20 of their last 25 away games (+19.90 Units / 51% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 3P Puck Line in 20 of their last 25 away games (+17.05 Units / 50% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 25 away games (+15.20 Units / 55% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have covered the 2P Puck Line in 18 of their last 25 away games (+11.85 Units / 32% ROI)
- The Buffalo Sabres have hit the 3P Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 away games (+11.05 Units / 39% ROI)
Rangers Best Bets & Trends
- The New York Rangers have hit the 3P Moneyline in 11 of their last 14 games at home (+10.45 Units / 63% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the 3P Puck Line in 12 of their last 14 games at home (+10.25 Units / 48% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have covered the Puck Line in their last 7 games at home (+7.85 Units / 62% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 1P Game Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games at home (+7.20 Units / 28% ROI)
- The New York Rangers have hit the 2P Game Total Over in 10 of their last 25 games (+6.30 Units / 24% ROI)
Sabres Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Sabres are 43-35 against the spread this NHL season (+10.35 Units / 8.96% ROI).
- Sabres are 47-31 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.55 Units /16.23% ROI
- Sabres are 36-39 when betting the Over for -7.05 Units / -8.11% ROI
- Sabres are 39-36 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units /-0.12% ROI
Rangers Against the Spread (ATS) Record
Rangers are 42-36 against the spread this NHL season (-3.5 Units /-2.69% ROI).
- Rangers are 33-45 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.7 Units / -18.02% ROI
- Rangers are 34-41 when betting the Over for -10.85 Units / -12.48% ROI
- Rangers are 41-34 when betting the Under for +4.55 Units / 5.32% ROI
Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions for for Rangers vs Sabres
| Player Name | Odds to Score a Goal |
|---|---|
| Tage Thompson (Buf) | +140 |
| Mika Zibanejad (NYR) | +190 |
| Alex Tuch (BUF) | +200 |
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | +230 |
| Alexis Lafreniere (NYR) | +240 |
| Jack Quinn (BUF) | +260 |
Points Per Game Predictions for Rangers vs Sabres
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Owen Power (BUF) | 0.5 +210 | 0.5 -285 |
| Ryan McLeod (BUF) | 0.5 +110 | 0.5 -145 |
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 0.5 -115 | 0.5 -115 |
| Vladislav Gavrikov (NYR) | 0.5 +180 | 0.5 -250 |
| Adam Fox (NYR) | 0.5 -160 | 0.5 +120 |
Shots on Goal Predictions for Rangers vs Sabres
| Player Name | Over | Under |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Zucker (BUF) | 1.5 -200 | 1.5 +145 |
| Adam Fox (NYR) | 1.5 -140 | 1.5 +100 |
| Alexis Lafreniere (NYR) | 2.5 +125 | 2.5 -175 |
| Josh Doan (BUF) | 1.5 -135 | 1.5 +100 |
| Rasmus Dahlin (BUF) | 2.5 +105 | 2.5 -145 |
Sabres: Keys to the Game vs. Rangers
The Sabres were 34-45 (.430) last season — 9th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sabres were 2-28 (.067) when scoring 2 or fewer non-shootout goals last season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .144
The Sabres are 45-31 (.592) this season — 4th best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Sabres were 16-14 (.533) when winning the xG advantage last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .694
Rangers: Keys to the Game vs. Sabres
The Rangers are 32-45 (.416) this season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 70-87 (.446) since the start of the 2024-25 season — 6th lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .500
The Rangers are 19-2 (.905) when leading after the first period this season — 2nd best among NHL Teams; League Avg: .726
The Rangers were 1-27 (.036) when allowing 4 or more non-shootout goals last season — 3rd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .135
Sabres Offensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres had 19 cycle chances in 4v4 situations last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sabres had 86 forecheck chances in the second period last season — most among NHL Teams
The Sabres have drawn 21 penalties in 4v4 situations this season — most among NHL Teams
The Sabres had 5 forecheck chances in 4v4 situations last season — tied for most among NHL Teams
Rangers Offensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers had 0.5 points per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.2
The Rangers scored 18 goals while shorthanded last season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers recorded 1.3 shots per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.8
The Rangers averaged 0.16 expected goals per game while shorthanded last season — best among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.08
Sabres Defensive Stats & Trends
The Sabres have a .652 slot save percentage in overtime this season — 2nd lowest among NHL Teams; League Avg: .804
The Sabres have 15 puck battle wins while shorthanded this month — most among NHL Teams
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 0.7 goals per game against the power play last season — tied for 3rd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 0.6
Rangers Defensive Stats & Trends
The Rangers have allowed 2.5 rush chances per game in the third period this season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 1.9
The Rangers have allowed 49 forecheck chances against the power play this season — most among NHL Teams
The Rangers allowed opponents to score on 11% of cycle chances last season — highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 10%
The Rangers allowed 7.4 rush chances per game last season — 2nd highest among NHL Teams; League Avg: 6.4
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