The Buffalo Sabres will look to bolster their win total and reward fans moneyline betting when the Tampa Bay Lightning invade KeyBank Center on Tuesday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're backing the visiting Tampa Bay Lightning in this one, they Lightning listed earlier today as favorites of -183 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 6, depending on the book.
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 3.6-2 win for the Lightning on Tuesday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Supporters of the Tampa Bay Lightning have seen them go 16-5-2 so far this season, while the Sabres are at 6-14-4. In totals betting, the Buffalo Sabres are 10-12-2, while the Lightning are 14-9. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Tampa Bay injuries news.
The Buffalo Sabres sit at No. 31 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Tampa Bay Lightning sit at a No. 1 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 31-ranked offense, averaging 2.29 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 7 at 2.7 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 13.33% while the Lightning defense kills off 81.25% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Tampa Bay was a 5-2 loser in its last match on the road against the Penguins. They lost as -115 underdogs, while the total score of 7 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
In their last action, Buffalo was a 3-0 loser on the road against the Canadiens. Bettors on Montreal at -192 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.
Next Betting Matchups
Tampa Bay at Boston, Wednesday, November 29th
Buffalo home to Pittsburgh, Friday, December 1st