Fans betting on NHL look for value at First Niagara Center on Tuesday as the host Buffalo Sabres battle the New York Rangers in hockey odds action.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3-2.3 result in favor of the Rangers. 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
Buffalo will face the 38-22-6 Rangers. In totals betting, the Sabres are 23-28-16 in over under betting so far this season while the New York Rangers are 28-27-11. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs New York injuries news.
The Rangers - Sabres odds would favor the Rangers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Buffalo is rated No. 21 in the current Odds Shark poll, while New York is at No. 8.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Buffalo Sabres No. 28-ranked offense (2.39 goals per game) against a New York Rangers defense that ranks No. 13 at 2.59 goals per game allowed. The Sabres Sportsbook has clicked at a 19.52% rate while the Rangers have a 77.16% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Rangers were a 6-4 loser in their most recent outing at home against the Islanders. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got New York at +111 on the moneyline, while the total score (10) was good news for OVER bettors.
Last time out for Buffalo, they were a 4-3 Sportsbook as they battled the Maple Leafs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at -110 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
New York at Detroit, Saturday, March 12th
Buffalo at Montreal, Thursday, March 10th