A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Carolina duelling Buffalo on Wednesday at First Niagara Center.

The Sabres currently sports a record of 30-28-8. The Hurricanes are 25-27-14. Betting totals have seen the Sabres post a 27-36-3 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Hurricanes have gone 35-27-4 against the number.



View Carolina vs Buffalo Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings:
The Sabres - Hurricanes odds would favor the Hurricanes if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Buffalo is rated No. 28 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Carolina is at No. 27.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.5 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 27 at 3 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 15.6% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 78.1% of their penalties.

Carolina was a 4-3 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against the Capitals. They won as +130 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.

The Sabres were a 3-1 loser in their most recent outing on the road against the Jets. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Winnipeg at -115 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.


Carolina Hurricanes Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 6-4
Before playing Boston are 5-5
After playing Washington are 3-7
After a win are 3-7

Buffalo Sabres Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 2-8
Before playing Colorado are 7-3
After playing Winnipeg are 4-6
After a loss are 4-6

A few Hurricanes at Sabres trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Carolina's last 7 games when playing Buffalo
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo is 6-2 SU in its last 8 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Buffalo's last 7 games when playing Carolina
Buffalo is 8-4 SU in its last 12 games when playing at home against Carolina


Next up:
Carolina at Tampa Bay, Saturday, March 10
Buffalo at Boston, Thursday, March 8