Tampa Bay Lightning favored by -355 against Buffalo on Friday NHL Odds Menu

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Buffalo Sabres dueling the Tampa Bay Lightning on Friday at Amalie Arena.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

If you're backing the visiting Buffalo Sabres in this one, they Sabres listed earlier today as underdogs of 309 at most sportsbooks, including Sportsbook. Those over/under total betting saw the number open in the area of 6, depending on the book.

Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 3.8-2.1 win for the Lightning. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Tampa Bay Lightning are 53-23-4 so far on the season. The Buffalo Sabres, meanwhile, are 25-43-12. OVER/UNDER betting fans have seen Tampa Bay go 48-30-2 and the Sabres go 37-39-4 on the totals. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Tampa Bay vs Buffalo injuries news.

The NHL Power Rankings at Odds Shark show the No. 27-rated Buffalo Sabres taking on the No. 8-rated Tampa Bay Lightning in this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Tampa Bay's No. 1-ranked offense, averaging 3.59 goals per game, against a Sabres defense that ranks No. 29 at 3.36 goals allowed. The Lightning power play is averaging 24.35% while the Sabres defense kills off 78.17% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for Buffalo, they were a 4-2 loser as they battled the Senators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Senators at +128 were rewarded, while the 6 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

The Lightning were a 4-0 Sportsbook in their most recent outing at home against the Bruins. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Tampa Bay at -110 on the moneyline, while the total score (4) was good news for UNDER bettors.

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