Fans betting on NHL look for value at Barclays Center on Sunday as the host New York Islanders battle the Buffalo Sabres in hockey odds action.
Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.1-2 result in favor of the Islanders today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Buffalo Sabres will look to vanquish their hosts on Sunday, as they are 4-7-0 this season, while the Islanders are 6-2-3. Buffalo is 5-5-1 against the total, while New York is 4-6-1 versus the number. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and New York vs Buffalo injuries news.
This game puts the New York Islanders, most recently No. 11 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Buffalo Sabres, who rate a No. 17 in the latest survey.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits New York's No. 8-ranked offense, averaging 3.18 goals per game, against a Sabres defense that ranks No. 24 at 3.09 goals allowed. The Islanders power play is averaging 28.57% while the Sabres defense kills off 71.43% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Sabres were a 3-1 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Flyers. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Buffalo at +110 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for OVER bettors.
New York lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Devils on October 31. Bettors who backed the Devils at +110 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo home to Tampa Bay, Thursday, November 5th
New York home to New Jersey, Tuesday, November 3rd