The Buffalo Sabres need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Carolina Hurricanes look for a win after winning 7 of their last 11 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Buffalo Sabres vs Carolina Hurricanes prediction.
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres lost to the Flames on Thursday but had a nice road win over the Rangers on Monday. The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 2.96 goals per game and are scoring on 15.2 percent of their power play opportunities. JJ Peterka leads Buffalo with 10 goals, Casey Mittelstadt has 16 assists and Jeff Skinner has 79 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3.35 goals per game and are killing 83.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Devon Levi has given up 31 goals on 251 shots faced, while Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has allowed 31 goals on 325 shots.
Buffalo Sabres Team Facts
- The Sabres have lost each of their last nine games at PNC Arena.
- The favorites have covered the puck line in four of the Sabres’ last five games at PNC Arena.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 3′ market has hit in 13 of the Sabres’ last 14 games against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- The Sabres have lost the second period in seven of their last eight games at PNC Arena.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes lost to the Islanders on Thursday, which erases wins over the Blue Jackets and Flyers. The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.36 goals per game and are scoring on 20.3 percent of their power play opportunities. Teuvo Teravainen leads Carolina with 10 goals, Sebastian Aho has 14 assists and Brent Burns has 56 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 3.32 goals per game and are killing 75.3 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 15 goals on 142 shots faced, while Antti Raanta has allowed 30 goals on 205 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Team Facts
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last nine games as home favorites against the Sabres.
- The road team has covered the puck line in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games.
- The Hurricanes have won the first period in seven of their last eight games as home favorites after coming off overtime.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in three of the last four games between the Sabres and Hurricanes.
Sabres vs Hurricanes Prediction
Two teams heading in different directions as the Sabres have lost 6 of their last 9 while the Canes have won 7 of their last 11 games. The Sabres don’t have the offensive horses needed to hang with the Hurricanes on the road. The Canes are also usually great on their home ice. This feels like a spot where the talent takes over and the Hurricanes roll. I’ll lay the PL to shave the price.
