Two teams well outside of the NHL playoffs meet in just one of two games on the NHL schedule on Wednesday as the Buffalo Sabres (34-33-5) host the Ottawa Senators (30-36-4). Ottawa is eighth in the NHL standings for the Atlantic Division but has won two NHL games in a row, while the Bruins are sixth in the Atlantic. Buffalo beat the Senators 5-3 in their last meeting on January 11.
Senators vs Sabres Picks
- Pick: Sabres -1.5 (+170)
Joonas Korpisalo (3.33 GAA, .888 save percentage) is expected to start in goal for the Senators, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen (2.48 GAA, .913 save percentage) is likely to start between the pipes for the Sabres. Let’s take a look at the Senators vs Sabres score prediction.
Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Odds
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Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Information
Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres
Location of the game: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
Date & Time: Wednesday, March 27 at 7 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ESPN+ and Sportsnet (Canada)
Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Recent Scores
Ottawa is coming off arguably its most impressive win over the season, a 5-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday. They were outshot 36-15, but Korpisalo made 33 saves and Jacob Chychrun had a pair of goals. Ottawa is 5-4-1 in its last 10 NHL games.
The Sabres are also 5-4-1 in their last 10 games and are coming off a 4-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Sunday. Luukkonen stopped 32 of 33 shots faced, while Tage Thompson led the way offensively with 1 goal and 1 assist.
Last Game Records
Ottawa
If you’re making a Senators bet online, take note that Ottawa is 2-2-1 in its last five games against the Sabres. Only one of those games was decided by one goal.
Buffalo
The Sabres are 3-2-0 in their last five games against the Senators.
Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
Senators Looking for Third Consecutive Victory
Ottawa has been one of the most frustrating NHL teams this season. Projected to finally break through and make the NHL playoffs, the team has dealt with a variety of injuries and off-ice troubles. Goaltending has been the biggest issue as they come into the Senators vs Sabres score prediction ranking T28th in goals allowed (3.56). They’re also T16th in shots allowed (30.0) and have the second-worst penalty kill (72.9). They have, however, won consecutive games.
Ottawa is 11-20-2 on the road this season and 11-7-2 against Atlantic Division opponents. Tim Stutzle leads the team in NHL player stats with 68 points (18 goals, 50 assists) and Brady Tkachuk is second with 61 points (31 goals, 30 assists).
Josh Norris and Matthew Highmore are on the NHL injury report for Ottawa.
Sabres Seeking Fourth Straight Home Win
Buffalo has also had a disappointing season, but they’ve looked better in March. They’re 6-5-1 in the month and now rank T20th in goals (2.97), T15th in shots (31.0), T14th in goals allowed (2.99), and eighth in shots allowed (29.2). They’re 17-17-1 on home ice this season and 10-9-2 in NHL games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Rasmus Dahlin leads the Sabres in NHL player stats with 52 points (17 goals, 35 assists) and Alex Tuch is second with 48 points (19 goals, 29 assists). Jack Quinn, Tyson Jost, and Mattias Samuelsson are on the NHL injury report.
Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Odds Breakdown
The Senators are betting underdogs in the Senators vs Sabres score prediction with NHL Vegas odds of +115 for the moneyline and +1.5 (-215) for the puck line. The Sabres betting site has odds of -135 for the moneyline and -1.5 (+170) for the puck line. The total is 6.5 at BetUS.
Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Pick and Prediction
- Final Score Prediction: Sabres 5-3
- Pick: Sabres -1.5 (+170)
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