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Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers Betting Picks & Predictions

Game time: December 23, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET

Venue: Madison Square Garden — New York, NY

Article updated Dec 23, 1:18 AM EST

Published by SportsJaw Editorial Team

The Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers face off with the standings lighting up the ice. The Sabres, with a record of 14-17-3 and four wins in their last ten games, are

Game outlook

The Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers face off with the standings lighting up the ice. The Sabres, with a record of 14-17-3 and four wins in their last ten games, are looking to turn their season around while the Rangers are riding a strong 22-7-1 record with seven wins in their last ten games, leading the Eastern Conference. With NHL predictions providing a great payout, all eyes on this game between two contrasting teams.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Sabres +165 | Rangers -195

Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-145) | Rangers -1.5 (+125)

Total: Over/Under 6.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that New York will win straight-up is 66%.

Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo’s offense have been producing a good score average of 3.03 goals per game, with Casey Middlestadt, Jeff Skinner, and John-Jason Peterka providing 34 goals and 43 assists combined. However, the defense has been struggling, allowing 3.44 goals per game and 0.89 save percentage from Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, resulting in their 14-17-3 record.

New York Rangers Analysis

Goal-tending has been a strength with a .906 save percentage and a 2.86 goals-against average on 563 shots. The New York Rangers are having an exceptional season, with the offense scoring an average of 3.33 goals per game, led by Artemi Panarin, Mika Zibanejad and Vincent Trocheck, who have combined for 36 goals and 63 assists. Notably, the defense has stepped up as well, allowing only 2.70 goals per game, and goaltender Igor Shesterkin boasting a .906 save percentage and a 2.86 goals-against average on 563 shots. This has resulted in the Rangers having a power ranking of 3 and being ranked #12 in offense and #8 in defense.

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Sabres Seek to Upset Rangers Despite Defensive Advantage

The Sabres look to pull off an upset against a top Eastern Conference team, the Rangers. With the Sabres allowing an average of 3.41 goals per game, Artemi Panarin, Mike Zibanejad, and other forwards may easily find the net. However, the Rangers defensive line will make things difficult, since they hold opponents to an average of 2.70 goals per game. Jacob Trouba, K'Andre Miller, and the defense should disrupt the Sabres offense and give goaltender Igor Shesterkin the opportunity to make big saves and earn a win at home.

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Current matchup data

Lines, trends and availability

Line movement since open

  • Moneyline · Buffalo Sabres+165 → +142Moved
  • Moneyline · New York Rangers-195 → -161Moved
  • Spread · Buffalo Sabres+1.5 (-145) → +1.5 (-165)Moved
  • Spread · New York Rangers-1.5 (+125) → -1.5 (+147)Moved
  • Total · Over6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged
  • Total · Under6.5 (-110) → 6.5 (-110)Unchanged

ATS and O/U trends

Buffalo Sabres
4-4 matchup record · 4-6-0 ATS · 5-5-0 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file
New York Rangers
7-6 matchup record · 3-7-0 ATS · 6-3-1 O/U
Last 10 completed games on file

Injuries and availability

From the published research (2023-12-23T06:18:59.711Z). Availability may have changed; review the cited sources.

No verified injury or availability note was included in the published matchup research.

Recent head-to-head

  • 2023-11-27Buffalo Sabres 5 · New York Rangers 1
Final result

Matchup pick recap

New York Rangers defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-3

New York Rangers defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-3 on December 23, 2023, a 1-goal decision in the series. New York Rangers' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 2-1. Against SportsJaw's recorded Buffalo Sabres +1.5 (-165) spread, Buffalo Sabres covered, while the 7 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

SportsJaw editorial picks

  • Projected winnerNo published selectionUnavailable

Tipster picks

  • OddssharkTotal · Over 6.5 (-110)Win
  • HopkinspicksMoneyline · Buffalo Sabres +168Loss
  • CoolioMoneyline · New York Rangers -168Win
  • CoolioTotal · Under 6.5 (-110)Loss
  • OddssharkMoneyline · New York Rangers -168Win
  • CoversMoneyline · New York Rangers -168Win