The Buffalo Sabres battle the visiting Carolina Hurricanes on Friday in NHL betting odds action at KeyBank Center.
Odds Shark computer prediction handicapping models run on this game pick a 3-2.6 victory for the Sabres. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Buffalo will face the 12-11-7 Hurricanes. In totals betting, the Sabres are 11-18-3 in over under betting so far this season while the Carolina Hurricanes are 14-14-2. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Carolina injuries news.
The Buffalo Sabres sit at No. 29 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Carolina Hurricanes sit at a No. 19 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 31-ranked offense, averaging 2.12 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 21 at 3.1 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 13.13% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 76.71% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Hurricanes were a 3-2 Sportsbook in their most recent outing on the road against the Golden Knights. That made Sportsbooks of bettors who got Carolina at +151 on the moneyline, while the total score (5) was good news for UNDER bettors.
Buffalo lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Flyers on December 14. Bettors who backed the Flyers at -172 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina home to Columbus, Saturday, December 16th
Buffalo home to Boston, Tuesday, December 19th