NHL Betting Line Favors the over the Friday

Fans betting on NHL look for value at KeyBank Center on Friday as the host Buffalo Sabres battle the Florida Panthers in hockey odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Buffalo sat as -105 over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5.5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.

A 3.4-2.4 result in favor of the Sabres is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Sabres sit at 5-8-2 on the season; in comparison, the Florida Panthers are currently 4-8-2. Looking to wager on the totals? Buffalo is 8-5-2 OU, and Florida is 11-3 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Florida injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 31 (Buffalo Sabres) and the No. 29 (Florida Panthers) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Buffalo's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 2.53 goals per game, against a Panthers defense that ranks No. 31 at 4.21 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 11.54% while the Panthers defense kills off 73.68% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

In their last action, Florida was a 3-1 loser on the road against the Hurricanes. Bettors on Carolina at -139 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (4) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Buffalo was a 3-1 Sportsbook in its last match at home against the Capitals. They won as favorites, while the total score of 4 made Sportsbooks of UNDER bettors.

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