Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions
The Buffalo Sabres will face off against the New York Rangers in an Eastern Conference NHL matchup at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening. The Sabres are currently
Game outlook
The Buffalo Sabres will face off against the New York Rangers in an Eastern Conference NHL matchup at Madison Square Garden on Thursday evening. The Sabres are currently seventh in the Atlantic Division with a record of 4-4, while the Rangers are third in the Metropolitan Division with a record of 8-2-1. The Rangers are on a two-game winning streak, while the Sabres are coming off a 5-1 win against the Ottawa Senators. New York is the betting favorite in this matchup, with the current line set at New York -193. This is the first of three games between these two teams, making it an exciting matchup to watch.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sabres +169 | Rangers -193
Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-145) | Rangers -1.5 (+125)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 66%.
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres have had a mediocre start to the season as they continue to work on adding points. Right winger Tage Thompson is leading the team with 15 points and has been performing well in recent games. The team has struggled on the power play, scoring only 12.82 percent of the time. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been solid, with a 4-4-1 record and a .904 save percentage. The Sabres have allowed 43 goals so far this season and have struggled on the penalty kill, operating at 73.81 percent efficiency. Despite these challenges, there are no current injuries to report. The team is ranked 16th in offense, 26th in defense, and holds a 5-7-1 record for the season.