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Buffalo Sabres Look to End Losing Streak Against Ottawa Senators in Division Matchup

The Ottawa Senators are set to face off against the Buffalo Sabres in a division matchup at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. The Sabres will be aiming to end their three-game losing streak, while the Senators are looking to secure their first road win in three attempts. In their last meeting, Ottawa emerged victorious with a 6-2 win over Buffalo last season. The game is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with Buffalo opening as the betting favorite at -112. The betting line has remained unchanged.

Betting Odds

• Moneyline: Senators -108 | Sabres -112
• Spread: Senators +1.5 (-265) | Sabres -1.5 (+220)
• Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)
• Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Buffalo will win straight-up is 53%.

Ottawa vs Buffalo Stats

Ottawa Senators

The Ottawa Senators have had recent success in two out of their last three games, with a standout 3-0 victory over the Seattle Kraken. Goalie Anton Forsberg shone in the game, stopping all 22 shots on goal to secure a shutout. The team's offense was led by goals from Adam Gaudette, Brady Tkachuk, and Tim Stutzle. Ottawa's physical play was also evident, out-hitting Seattle 25 to 14. The Senators' goalies have been performing well, limiting opponents to two goals or less in the last three games. Coach Travis Green praised Forsberg's recent performances, noting his improvement and consistency. In terms of injuries, Center Shane Pinto is day-to-day, while LW David Perron is out. In power rankings, Ottawa is currently ranked 8th overall, with a strong offensive game averaging 3.90 goals per game, but a weaker defense allowing an average of 3.30 goals against. The Senators currently hold a 6-5 record for the season.

Buffalo Sabres Analysis

The Buffalo Sabres lost their third straight game to the Detroit Red Wings, with a final score of 2-1. The Sabres took a 1-0 lead into the third period, but goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gave up two power-play goals in the final period. RW Alex Tuch scored Buffalo's lone goal. The Sabres' offense has struggled recently, failing to exceed three goals in three straight contests. Coach Lindy Ruff praised the team's effort but expressed disappointment in the power-play goals given up. The Sabres are currently ranked 25th in power ranking, 17th in offense, and 26th in defense with an overall record of 4-7-1. Key injury updates include LW Zach Benson remaining on IR with a lower-body issue.

Buffalo Sabres primed for victory against struggling Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center on Tuesday

The Buffalo Sabres have had a strong record against the Ottawa Senators at KeyBank Center, winning three out of their last four matchups. Their offense has been particularly impressive, with Buffalo skaters scoring four goals or more in three of their last four home games against Ottawa. Additionally, the Sabres have shown consistency in scoring three goals or more in four of their last six games in front of their home crowd, while their goaltenders have effectively limited their opponents to three goals or less in four of their last six home games. On the other hand, the Senators have struggled recently, losing three of their last five games and failing to exceed three goals in their last two games. Based on these statistics and trends, it is likely that the Sabres will secure a comfortable victory in Buffalo on Tuesday.

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