The Florida Panthers battle the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Saturday in NHL betting odds action at BB&T Center.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had the Florida Panthers as -130 moneyline favorites in this particular NHL betting matchup earlier. The over under total, meanwhile, was set early at 5.5 before betting started to move the line at Sportsbook.
Prediction-scoring formulas run on this game pick a potential 3.8-1.8 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.
Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Florida Panthers bring a 33-36-11 record to the battle against the 33-35-12 Sabres. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Florida go 36-34-10 so far and the Sabres go 36-37-7. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Florida vs Buffalo injuries news.
The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Florida Panthers at No. 22 and the Buffalo Sabres at No. 15 heading into this contest.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Florida Panthers No. 23-ranked offense (2.56 goals per game) against a Buffalo Sabres defense that ranks No. 20 at 2.88 goals per game allowed. The Panthers Sportsbook has clicked at a 16.48% rate while the Sabres have a 77.39% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Buffalo, they were a 2-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Canadiens at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Sabres at +129 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.
Florida was a 6-3 loser in its last match at home against the Blues. They lost as favorites, while the total score of 9 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo at Tampa Bay, Sunday, April 9th
Florida at Washington, Sunday, April 9th