Sabres Odds Open as Moneyline Underdog vs Lightning

A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Tampa Bay Lightning dueling the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday at KeyBank Center.

Odds Shark score prediction models pick a 3.6-2.1 result in favor of the Lightning today. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.

Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Buffalo will face the 38-15-3 Lightning. In totals betting, the Sabres are 25-28-3 in over under betting so far this season while the Tampa Bay Lightning are 35-21. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Tampa Bay injuries news.

This game puts the Buffalo Sabres, most recently No. 15 in the Odds Shark NHL Power Rankings, up against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who rate a No. 20 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

The game also pits Buffalo's No. 31-ranked offense, averaging 2.36 goals per game, against a Lightning defense that ranks No. 6 at 2.66 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 16.96% while the Lightning defense kills off 78.69% of their penalties.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Last time out for Tampa Bay, they were a 4-3 loser as they battled the Maple Leafs on the road. Moneyline bettors who got the Maple Leafs at -113 were rewarded, while the 7 combined goals moved the game OVER for totals bettors.

Buffalo lost its last outing, a 5-4 result against the Avalanche on February 11. Bettors who backed the Avalanche at -108 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (9) sent OVER bettors to the payout window.

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