New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres Pick and Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres look to emerge victorious in NHL odds action as the New York Rangers arrive at KeyBank Center on Thursday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Betting fans looking to back the visiting New York Rangers before puck drop in this match found them as -145 moneyline favorites at Sportsbook. They saw an Sportsbook total of 5, according to Sportsbook.

A 3-2.6 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.

New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

This season the Buffalo Sabres are 8-9-5 overall while the New York Rangers are 16-7-1. As for the totals, Buffalo is 6-14-2 on the OU, and New York is 13-9-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs New York injuries news.

The Buffalo Sabres sit at No. 24 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the New York Rangers sit at a No. 4 on the same chart.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Buffalo's No. 30-ranked offense, averaging 2 goals per game, against a Rangers defense that ranks No. 9 at 2.46 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 22.67% while the Rangers defense kills off 85.48% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for New York, they were a 3-2 Sportsbook as they battled the Hurricanes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -165 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.

Last time out for Buffalo, they were a 5-4 Sportsbook as they battled the Senators on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at +111 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

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