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First Niagara Center hosts an NHL battle on the odds menu between the Buffalo Sabres and the visiting Florida Panthers on Friday.
Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
Betting fans looking to side with the Buffalo Sabres in this one found them earlier as -120 Favorite on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 1.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Computer Prediction: Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Pick
Odds Shark computer score prediction models pick a possible 2.4-2.2 win for the Panthers on Friday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Sabres sit at 14-21-3 on the season; in comparison, the Florida Panthers are currently 16-10-9. Looking to wager on the totals? Buffalo is 18-15-5 OU, and Florida is 13-17-5 OU. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Florida injuries news.
This game puts the Buffalo Sabres, most recently No. 29 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Florida Panthers, who rate a No. 25 in the latest survey.
How Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Stats Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Buffalo Sabres No. 29-ranked offense (2 goals per game) against a Florida Panthers defense that ranks No. 14 at 2.66 goals per game allowed. The Sabres Sportsbook has clicked at a 9.35% rate while the Panthers have a 80.83% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Last time out for Florida, they were a 5-2 loser as they battled the Rangers at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Rangers at -144 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.
Buffalo was a 5-1 loser in its last match at home against the Lightning. They lost as +183 underdogs, while the total score of 6 made Sportsbooks of OVER bettors.
Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Odds Trends
Florida is 7-16 SU in its last 23 games on the road
Florida is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
Florida is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Florida's last 12 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
Buffalo is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games
Buffalo is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Buffalo's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Florida at Washington, Sunday, January 4th
Buffalo at New York, Saturday, January 3rd
