Buffalo Sabres at Vancouver Canucks NHL Odds Report

Rogers Arena hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Vancouver Canucks and the visiting Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The visiting Buffalo Sabres opened as 131 moneyline underdogs in this one at most online sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total opened at 5.5 for those preferring over under betting, watch for the line updates during the day at Sportsbook.

Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3.5-2.1 victory for 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 Vancouver Canucks Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Canucks sit at 19-23-6 on the season; in comparison, the Buffalo Sabres are currently 13-26-9. Looking to wager on the totals? Vancouver is 27-21 OU, and Buffalo is 20-25-3 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Vancouver vs Buffalo injuries news.

This game matches up the No. 28 (Vancouver Canucks) and the No. 26 (Buffalo Sabres) teams according to our current NHL Power Rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up the Vancouver Canucks No. 28-ranked offense (2.65 goals per game) against a Buffalo Sabres defense that ranks No. 28 at 3.4 goals per game allowed. The Canucks Sportsbook has clicked at a 22.36% rate while the Sabres have a 78.32% rate on the penalty kill.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Buffalo won its last outing, a 5-0 result against the Oilers on January 23. Bettors who backed the Sabres at +210 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.

In their last action, Vancouver was a 6-2 Sportsbook at home against the Kings. Bettors on Vancouver at +118 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (8) sent OVER bettors home happy as well.

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