Vancouver Canucks Poised to Dominate Fatigued Buffalo Sabres in Tuesday Night Matchup
The Buffalo Sabres will aim to end their three-game road losing streak as they face the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on Tuesday night. The game is set to start at 10 PM
Game outlook
The Buffalo Sabres will aim to end their three-game road losing streak as they face the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on Tuesday night. The game is set to start at 10 PM ET. The Sabres recently suffered a 4-1 loss to the Red Wings, while the Canucks fell 2-1 to Washington. Both teams have split wins in their last 10 meetings. Vancouver is currently favored to win with a betting line opening at -195 that has remained steady.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Sabres +165 | Canucks -195
Spread: Sabres +1.5 (-133) | Canucks -1.5 (+112)
Total: Over/Under 6 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Vancouver will win straight-up is 66%.
Buffalo Sabres
Despite having their three-game winning streak end in their last game against Detroit, the Sabres remain in 12th place in the Eastern Conference standings, five points behind the Red Wings who hold the final playoff spot. Buffalo is averaging 2.93 goals per game but only managed to score one goal on 26 shots in their last game, with Tage Thompson getting the lone goal and Rasmus Dahlin assisting. Defensively, the team has struggled, allowing an average of 2.96 goals per game, giving up four goals in their recent loss. Goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen saved 22 of 26 shots faced in that game, boasting a season record of 22-17-3 with a 2.40 GAA and .915 save percentage. With a power ranking of 3, Buffalo ranks 23rd in offense, 11th in defense, and currently holds a season record of 33-36. Our West Coast trip kicks off in Seattle tonight! #LetsGoBuffalo | @FreyElectric pic.twitter.com/5m9HQ9yn5C