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- The Senators take on Buffalo at 6-5-0.
- Ottawa are currently 9th in assists this season..
- The Senators are coming off a 3-0 win vs. the Kraken.
- The Sabres face the Senators at 4-7-1.
- The Sabres come into the game ranked 16th in shots on goal.
- The Sabres are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Red Wings.
Senators vs Sabres Preview
Betting on today's Senators and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Sabres being favored by -1.5 at home against the Senators.
Senators vs. Sabres Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: Ottawa Senators at Buffalo Sabres
- Where: Buffalo at KeyBank Center
- Date: Tuesday, November 5th
- Betting Odds BUF -1.5, OTT -104 | BUF -115 O/U 6.5
Senators Preview: Do the Senators Have What it Takes on the Road?
With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 6-5-0 this season. Ottawa entered as -1.5 goal favorites, covering the puck line. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.
All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 14:32 in the first period, and Brady Tkachuk added another in the second. Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third.
Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring with his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also netted his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.
The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. Tim Stützle picked up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal, while Michael Amadio earned his 2nd assist on Stützle’s empty-netter.
On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build on their previous performance, where they shut out the Kraken 3-0. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.
Sabres Preview: Can Buffalo Secure a Home Victory?
After a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres’ record dropped to 4-7-1. Buffalo led early, with Alex Tuch scoring a short-handed goal at 11:39 in the first period, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second.
The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for only 3. Buffalo also failed to cover the puck line as underdogs. The Sabres’ offense struggled, managing 32 shots without any assists.
Buffalo's offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the only goal, his 5th of the season. Tuch's goal came shorthanded at 8:21 in the first period.
The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but came up empty on the power play. They recorded 13 giveaways in the game.
Buffalo's defense gave up two goals in their previous game, both coming in the second period on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, while the Sabres' defense recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.
Senators vs Sabres Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Ottawa has a 1-4 record in their last five road games. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- Buffalo has played well in their previous five home games, going 3-2 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 3. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-2.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Sabres have a straight up record of 3-7 and an puck line mark of 7-3.
- As the betting favorite, the Senators have an puck line record of 2-1 in their last three games. In these matchups, their straight up record was 3-0.
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