The Buffalo Sabres will head to Las Vegas to take on the Golden Knights in this cross-conference matchup. The puck drop for this game is scheduled for 10:00 p.m. eastern from the T-Mobile Arena.
The Sabres come into this game after losing their last game 1-4 to the Colorado Avalanche. The Golden Knights pulled out a huge win against the Lightning, needing to win a shootout to finally seal the deal.
Sabres at Golden Knights Stats
Looking at the Sabres stats
The Sabres have been playing rather inconsistent hockey as of late. Unable to really put anything together, the Sabres have not won back-to-back games since the middle of December.
The Sabres are currently dealing with one of the worst injury reports in the NHL. A full ten skaters are on the list, with only one having the possibility of skating in tonight’s contest.
Tage Thompson, Jeff Skinner, and Rasmus Dahlin sit atop the stat lines for the Sabres. Thompson is leading the team with 29 points, scoring 14 goals, and assisting on 15 others.
Jeff Skinner is leading the team in goals with 16, assisting on 12 others for 28 total points. Dahlin is leading the team in assists with 21 while adding seven assists for 28 total points.
Looking at the Golden Knights stats
After losing their last two games, prior to their game against Tampa Bay, the Golden Knights knew they needed a big win. Beating the Lightning is always something every team wants to accomplish, and while it took overtime, the Golden Knights were able to get the job done in a shootout. Vegas also has quite a few players on their injury report, with seven total and only one of them potentially able to play this evening.
Chandler Stephenson is having a career year, leading the team with 38 points, scoring 12 goals, and assisting on 26 others. Last year, Stephenson acquired 35 points in 51 games. So far this year, he has 38 points in just 43 games.
While Stephenson has not played great in their last three games, expect him to turn it around quickly and find a way to help the team win.
Betting Trends for Buffalo at Vegas
- Buffalo has won their moneyline bet four times in their last ten games.
- The Sabres have gone under the total goals in seven of their last ten games.
- Vegas has won their moneyline bet four times in their last ten games.
- The Golden Knights have gone under the total goals in five of their last ten games.
Who to Bet Sabres at Golden Knights
If the Sabres were healthy, they may have a better chance against Vegas. Unfortunately, they are not and are heading into tough territory. The Sabres have also not been great on the road with a 7-11-4 record.
The Golden Knights are coming off two days of rest and playing in front of their home fans again after a four-game road trip. Expect them to come out fast and take advantage early.
When making your NHL picks, take the Vegas Golden Knights moneyline.
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