It’s a battle between two of the league’s worst teams on Wednesday night as the Buffalo Sabres (7-9-0) visit the Canadian Tire Center to take on the Ottawa Senators (5-9-1). Continue reading below to get our best Sabres vs Senators Score Prediction, Picks and much more.
Buffalo has lost six games in a row, including a 5-4 defeat to the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night. Ottawa is the loser of seven of their last eight NHL games.
Eric Comrie as Starting Goalie
Eric Comrie is expected to start for the Sabres, who are seventh in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division. Comrie has lost his last three starts, allowing 13 goals.
He has a 3.62 goals-against average (GAA) and a .885 save percentage. Anton Forsberg is the projected starter for the Ottawa Senators. He has a 3.60 GAA, and a .899 save percentage this season.
The Sabres vs Senators score prediction is one of three games on the NHL schedule Wednesday night.
The puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. EST. The game between the two NHL teams will be broadcast on MSG-B and TVAS, and Sportsnet in Canada.
Matchup Preview
Buffalo is playing its second game in two nights for the Sabres vs Senators score prediction. The Sabres, playing at home, were the NHL odds-on favorite to beat the Vancouver Canucks last night but suffered a 5-4 loss.
Buffalo started the season 7-3 but is now 7-9 and trending towards another disappointing season unless they can turn things around. Buffalo has not made the playoffs since 2011.
Sabres’ Losses
With the exception of the Canucks game, Buffalo has been in the midst of a relatively difficult stretch of the schedule.
They previously lost to the:
- Vegas Golden Knights
- Boston Bruins
- Tampa Bay Lightning
- Carolina Hurricanes
A win against the Senators would be a huge morale boost for the young Sabres.
Sabres’ at the Stats
Tage Thompson leads Buffalo Sabres stats with 21 points in 16 games, while defenseman Rasmus Dahlin has emerged as one of the best players in the league at his position.
One of the former No. 1 overall NHL picks has 18 points (7 goals, 11 assists) in 15 games and is tied for third in scoring among defensemen.
Senators’ Averaging Numbers
Ottawa, meanwhile, is 2-7-1 in its last ten games, having also cooled down considerably after a decent start to the season.
They lost 4-2 to the New York Islanders on Monday after collecting three of four points in back-to-back games against the New Jersey Devils and Philadelphia Flyers. They lost six in a row before that stretch.
Senators’ Offense
The offense hasn’t been the problem for bettors making Ottawa Senators predictions. They’re 10th in the league in goals per game but rank 24th in goals allowed.
Veteran netminder Cam Talbot returned to the team last week after missing the start of the season due to injury but is 1-3-0 in five games.
Captain Brady Tkachuk leads the Senators in NHL player stats with 20 points in 15 games, while Glaude Giroux and Tim Stutzle rank second and third with 17 and 15 points, respectively.
Rookie Jake Sanderson leads Ottawa’s defensemen with seven points.
NHL Injury Report
There are several defensemen on the NHL injury report heading into the Sabres vs Senators score prediction tonight.
Mattias Samuelsson is out for the Sabres with a knee injury, while Artem Zub and Thomas Chabot are out for the Senators. Kyle Okposo (BUF) and Josh Norris (OTT) are also expected to miss tonight’s game.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators Odds Breakdown
- Moneyline: The Senators are the monyeline favorites at BetOnline with a payout of -166. Buffalo is paying out +150 on the moneyline.
- Puckline: The Senators are paying out +160 on the -1.5 puckline, while the Sabres are -180 on the +1.5 puckline.
- Over/Under: The over/under for the Sabres vs Senators score prediction is 6.5, with the over and under paying out -125 and +113, respectively.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators Betting Preview
Sabres
Buffalo is 7-9 against the spread (ATS) this season, including 3-3 ATS on the road. The over/under is 8-7 in Sabres games with one push.
Senators
Ottawa is 9-6 ATS this season and 5-4 ATS at home. The over/under is also 8-7 in Senators games this season.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators Pick and Prediction
The Sabres are coming off a 5-4 loss on Tuesday night, while the Senators have been waiting at home and have an extra day of rest.
Sabres expected starter Comrie has also been struggling as of late, so expect a win for the Senators. They should even cover the puckline.
Final Score Prediction: 5-2 Senators
Pick: Senators -1.5 (+160)
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