Check out our Sabres vs. Islanders pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Elmont.
- The Sabres travel take on the Islanders at 11-10-2.
- The Sabres are are averaging 3.1 goals per contest so far.
- The Sabres are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Red Wings.
- The Islanders take on Buffalo at 8-10-6.
- New York are currently 23rd in assists this season..
- The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rangers.
Sabres vs Islanders Preview
Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Sabres and Islanders. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Islanders at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Eastern conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Islanders being favored by -1.5 goals at home against the Sabres.
Sabres vs. Islanders Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders
- Where: Elmont at UBS Arena
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds NYI -1.5, BUF +112 | NYI -133 O/U 5.5
Sabres Preview: Can Buffalo Secure a Road Victory?
Buffalo dropped to 11-10-2 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but the Red Wings responded with two goals in the second to secure the win.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark. As underdogs on the puck line, Buffalo failed to cover in this one.
Buffalo's offense was held to a single goal in their 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. Alex Tuch scored his fifth goal of the season, netting a shorthanded goal 8:21 into the first period. The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the back of the net again.
Buffalo recorded 13 giveaways and failed to score on any power play opportunities. Tuch took 5 shots on goal, and his goal was unassisted.
On the defensive side, the Sabres will look to bounce back after giving up two power-play goals in their last game against the Red Wings. Both goals came in the second period, which proved to be the difference. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen finished with 21 saves and a 91.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.
Islanders Preview: Is A Home Victory Likely for the Favored Islanders?
The Islanders fell to 8-10-6 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Going into the game as underdogs on the puck line, the total was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals pushed it over.
New York fell behind 2-0 before Casey Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period. Brock Nelson added another goal for the Islanders at 19:52 in the second, cutting the Rangers’ lead to 3-2, but the Rangers pulled away with two more goals in the third.
Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Cizikas scored 4:38 into the second period, and Nelson followed with just 8 seconds left in the period.
Despite taking 37 shots on goal, the Islanders were limited to just two goals. They recorded 23 giveaways and went scoreless on the power play.
The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the second period, including a power-play goal. After closing the gap to 3-2, the Islanders conceded two more goals in the third period, one of which was an empty-netter. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage.
Sabres vs Islanders Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- The Sabres are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
- Through their last three home contests, the Islanders offense has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing an average of 3. New York posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Spanning across their last five games as the betting underdog, the Islanders have gone 5-0 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 1-4.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Sabres have a straight up record of 6-4 and an puck line mark of 3-7.
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