Carolina Hurricanes Visit Buffalo Sabres Betting Lines and Pick for NHL Clash

Fans betting on NHL look for value at First Niagara Center on Friday as the host Buffalo Sabres battle the Carolina Hurricanes in hockey odds action.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

On the Sportsbook NHL betting line for this matchup, Buffalo sat as -116 favorites over at Sportsbook. The total was set at 5 at Sportsbook but may move closer to puck drop.

A 0.2-0 result in favor of the Sabres is the prediction by the Odds Shark handicapping pick engine. 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

The Buffalo Sabres bring a 8-12-2 record to the battle against the 8-10-4 Hurricanes. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Buffalo go 5-10-7 so far and the Hurricanes go 5-9-8. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Carolina injuries news.

The Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings have the Buffalo Sabres at No. 11 and the Carolina Hurricanes at No. 23 heading into this contest.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Buffalo's No. 28-ranked offense, averaging 2.09 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 21 at 2.82 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 20% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 76% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for Carolina, they were a 4-1 Sportsbook as they battled the Oilers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at -119 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.

Last time out for Buffalo, they were a 3-2 loser as they battled the Predators at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Predators at -149 were rewarded, while the 5 combined goals moved the game PUSH for totals bettors.

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