Buffalo Sabres versus Tampa Bay Lightning Head-to-head history

Scores, recaps and recorded betting results from the five most recent meetings in SportsJaw history. Buffalo Sabres have won the last 2 meetings against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The latest result was the Buffalo Sabres' one-point 8-7 win on March 8, 2026.

SportsJaw’s stored game records date back to 2015. The news feed shows up to the five most recent completed meetings.

Head-to-head history

Last five meetings

Recent game recaps, recorded odds and betting results

Mar 8, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Puck line	Game total
Tampa Bay LightningTB	7	-115 L	-1.5 (+203) L	O 6.5 (-110) W U 6.5 (-110) L
Buffalo SabresBUF	8	+100 W	+1.5 (-245) W	O 6.5 (-110) W U 6.5 (-110) L

Buffalo Sabres defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 8-7

Buffalo Sabres defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 8-7 on March 8, 2026, a 1-goal decision in the series. Buffalo Sabres' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 1-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Tampa Bay Lightning -1.5 (+203) spread, Buffalo Sabres covered, while the 15 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

Team	1	2	3	T
TB	0	4	3	7
BUF	1	3	4	8

Feb 28, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Puck line	Game total
Buffalo SabresBUF	6	+209 W	+1.5 (-119) W	O 6.5 (-110) W U 6.5 (-110) L
Tampa Bay LightningTB	2	-243 L	-1.5 (+100) L	O 6.5 (-110) W U 6.5 (-110) L

Buffalo Sabres defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2

Buffalo Sabres defeated Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2 on February 28, 2026, a 4-goal decision in the series. Buffalo Sabres' strongest period was the 1st period, when it outscored its opponent 4-0. Against SportsJaw's recorded Buffalo Sabres +1.5 (-119) spread, Buffalo Sabres covered, while the 8 combined goals finished over the recorded total of 6.5.

Team	1	2	3	T
BUF	4	1	1	6
TB	0	1	1	2

Feb 3, 2026	Score	Moneyline	Puck line	Game total
Buffalo SabresBUF	3	+178 L	+1.5 (-140) W	O 6.5 (-110) W U 6.5 (-110) L
Tampa Bay LightningTB	4	-209 W	-1.5 (+117) L	O 6.5 (-110) W U 6.5 (-110) L

Tampa Bay Lightning defeated Buffalo Sabres 4-3

Team	1	2	3	4	T
BUF	1	0	2	0	3
TB	1	0	2	1	4

Apr 13, 2025	Score	Moneyline	Puck line	Game total
Buffalo SabresBUF	4	+216 L	+1.5 (-110) L	O 6.5 (-110) W U 6.5 (-110) L
Tampa Bay LightningTB	7	-255 W	-1.5 (-105) W	O 6.5 (-110) W U 6.5 (-110) L

Apr 5, 2025	Score	Moneyline	Puck line	Game total
Tampa Bay LightningTB	2	-202 L	-1.5 (+113) L	O 6.5 (-110) L U 6.5 (-110) W
Buffalo SabresBUF	3	+174 W	+1.5 (-130) W	O 6.5 (-110) L U 6.5 (-110) W

Verified performance

Experts who know these teams

Weighted grade based on 75% profit from head-to-head bets and 25% from profits earned betting on either team.

Fisher49Weighted grade44+$852 · 3 picks1–1 W–L · 50.0%2

MiamimikeWeighted grade40+$788 · 3 picks3–0 W–L · 100.0%3

KrockpicksWeighted grade39+$2,759 · 3 picks3–0 W–L · 100.0%

RankHandicapperGradeProfit

4Jaredkuntz2–0 W–L · 100.0%38+$1,835 5Nutinbutlocks1–0 W–L · 100.0%34+$455 6Bookieslayer1–1 W–L · 50.0%33+$409 7Joem811–1 W–L · 50.0%32+$355 8Barry7132–0 W–L · 100.0%30+$1,781 9Mackintosh1–0 W–L · 100.0%30+$1,370 10Vegaspat1–0 W–L · 100.0%30+$909 11Sammy521–0 W–L · 100.0%30+$725 12DemarcusBryant1–0 W–L · 100.0%29+$1,690 13Tjwins1–0 W–L · 100.0%29+$909 14Bagel Man2–0 W–L · 100.0%29+$397 15Mrpink1–1 W–L · 50.0%29+$134 16Quickwager2–0 W–L · 100.0%28+$600 17Rcollins1–0 W–L · 100.0%28+$455 18Rcobbett223–0 W–L · 100.0%28+$137 19Vfernandez1–0 W–L · 100.0%27+$476 20Jeffjackson1–0 W–L · 100.0%25+$455

Expert grades weight verified head-to-head profit at 75% and profit on other games involving either team at 25%, with a confidence adjustment until ten qualifying picks are recorded.