Buffalo Sabres vs Vegas Golden Knights Prediction 3-2-24 Picks

The Vegas Golden Knights need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Buffalo Sabres look for a win after winning 4 of their last 5 games. Here’s a Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres prediction.

Vegas Golden Knights Betting Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights recently beat the Maple Leafs while losing to the Senators and Bruins. The Vegas Golden Knights are averaging 3.2 goals per game and are scoring on 19.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Jonathan Marchessault leads Vegas with 32 goals, Mark Stone has 37 assists and Jack Eichel has 173 shots on goal. Defensively, the Vegas Golden Knights are allowing 2.83 goals per game and are killing 80.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Logan Thompson has given up 90 goals on 965 shots faced, and Adin Hill has allowed 55 goals on 716 shots.

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Buffalo Sabres recently beat the Hurricanes and Lightning while losing to the Panthers. The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 2.88 goals per game and are scoring on 16.1 percent of their power play opportunities. JJ Peterka leads Buffalo with 19 goals, Casey Mittlelstadt has 32 assists and Rasmus Dahlin has 180 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 2.98 goals per game and are killing 78.9 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Devon Levi has given up 62 goals on 571 shots faced, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 84 goals on 973 shots.

Buffalo Sabres Team Facts

• The underdogs have won four of the Sabres’ last five games at KeyBank Center.
• The underdogs have covered the puck line in each of the Sabres’ last seven games.
• The Sabres have lost the first period in each of their last six games as home underdogs following a road win.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3’ market has hit in each of the last eight games between the Golden Knights and Sabres.

Vegas Golden Knights Team Facts

• The Golden Knights have lost four of their last five games as favorites.
• The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Golden Knights’ last eight games.
• The road team has won the second period in six of the Golden Knights’ last seven games.
• The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 2′ market has hit in each of the Golden Knights’ last nine games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.

Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres prediction

The Vegas Golden Knights are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re the Vegas Golden Knights, one of the more consistent teams over the years. However, the Sabres have put together thier best two week stretch of the season and have done enough to make this next month interesting. The Golden Knights have also cooled off over the last week, and the defense has been rough in these losses. The Sabres also won the last two meetings against Vegas, outscoring them 8-4 in those games. I’ll take a shot with the Sabres at the more favorable price.