The Buffalo Sabres will try to be nasty hosts on Thursday when the Arizona Coyotes pay a visit to KeyBank Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Buffalo Sabres as -164 favorites earlier today. The over under opened at 5.5 at Sportsbook for betting fans hoping to turn a profit on totals.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.6-2 result in favor of the Sabres. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Arizona Coyotes vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Buffalo Sabres currently sport a record of 26-26-11. The Arizona Coyotes are 22-33-7. Betting totals have seen the Sabres post a 27-30-6 OVER/UNDER record this season, while the Coyotes have gone 23-31-8 against the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Arizona injuries news.
The Coyotes - Sabres odds would favor the Sabres if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Buffalo is rated No. 16 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Arizona is at No. 28.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 25-ranked offense, averaging 2.48 goals per game, against a Coyotes defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.23 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 22.22% while the Coyotes defense kills off 77.94% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Arizona, they were a 4-1 loser as they battled the Bruins on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Bruins at -340 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Last time out for Buffalo, they were a 5-4 loser as they battled the Predators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -131 were rewarded, while the 9 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Arizona at Carolina, Friday, March 3rd
Buffalo home to Tampa Bay, Saturday, March 4th