Check out our free Panthers vs Sabres pick and preview for this NHL matchup in Buffalo. See who we like to win and cover the puck line in this regular season NHL matchup.
- The Panthers have a 6-3-1 so far this season.
- Florida is 13th in power play goals this season.
- The Panthers are coming off a 6-3 win vs. the Islanders.
- The Sabres have a 4-4-1 so far this season.
- Buffalo is 21st in power play goals this season.
- The Sabres are coming off a 5-3 win vs. the Red Wings.
Panthers vs Sabres Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Panthers and Sabres. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! In this division matchup, the Panthers are favored by -1.5 against the Sabres. The over/under for the game is 6 goals.
Panthers vs. Sabres Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Florida Panthers at Buffalo Sabres
- Where: Buffalo at KeyBank Center
- Date: Monday, October 28th
- Betting Odds FLA -1.5, FLA -149 | BUF +126 O/U 6
Panthers Preview: Will the Panthers Come Through as Road Favorites?
The Panthers improved to 6-3-1 with a 6-3 win over the Islanders. Florida fell behind 3-0 in the first period but scored six unanswered goals to secure the victory. The Panthers covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 9 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.
Five different players scored for the Panthers in the game. Sam Reinhart got things started for Florida with a goal in the first period, and Matthew Tkachuk led the team with two goals, including the one that tied the game in the second period.
Matthew Tkachuk led the Panthers with two goals on six shots, including his second on a power play in the third period. Sam Bennett added his seventh goal of the season. Gustav Forsling scored his fourth on an empty net, while Mackie Samoskevich netted his first goal of the year.
After falling behind early, the Panthers got on the board with Sam Reinhart’s sixth goal of the season. Florida took 28 shots on goal and recorded 9 giveaways. Anton Lundell contributed two assists, bringing his season total to six.
Florida's defense struggled early, giving up three goals in the first period, but they tightened up, not allowing another goal for the rest of the game. Spencer Knight made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the Panthers' defense added 5 takeaways and 20 hits.
Sabres Preview: Will Buffalo Find a Way to Win at Home?
With a 5-3 win over the Red Wings, the Sabres evened their record at 4-4-1. Buffalo covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 8 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.5.
Four different players scored for the Sabres, with Tage Thompson leading the way with two goals. Buffalo built a 2-0 lead before Detroit tied it at 3-3, but Bowen Byram’s goal in the second period put the Sabres ahead for good.
Buffalo's offense fired 39 shots on goal in their 5-3 win over Detroit. Tage Thompson netted his 6th and 7th goals of the season, while Bowen Byram added his first. Jack Quinn scored his 2nd goal on an empty net.
Jason Zucker opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, which came on a power play. The Sabres had 7 assists, with Rasmus Dahlin picking up two, bringing his total to 5 for the season.
Defensively, the Sabres gave up the first goal at 5:17 in the first period, followed by two more in the second, but they shut out the Red Wings in the third, securing a 5-3 win. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 22 saves with an 88% save percentage, while the defense contributed 2 takeaways and 14 hits.
Panthers vs Sabres Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across their last three road contests, Florida has been good against the puck line posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-0, while averaging 4 goals per game.
- The Sabres are 3-2 puck line in their last home games and 3-2 straight-up.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Buffalo has an puck line mark of 3-2 while going 2-3 straight up.
- Looking back on the team's last ten games as the favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 6-4. Their record vs the puck line in these games was 3-7.
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