Buffalo Sabres (11-19-4) vs. NY Islanders (13-14-7)
December 23, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: NY Islanders -122 / Buffalo Sabres -101; Over/Under: +5.5
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In this article, we will formulate a NY Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction for this NHL game on Monday, December 23rd, at the UBS Arena.
Will the Sabres Ever Win Again?
At some point, the Sabres are going to have to win again, but coming into this game they have lost 13 games straight. In the last game, the Sabres faced the Boston Bruins and they ended up losing 3-1 JJ Petrka scored the the only goal for the Sabres. James Reimer was in goal and he saved 16 of the 18 shots he faced. The Sabres overall is averaging 2.82 goals per game while their defense is giving up 3.47 goals per game. The offense is ranked 22nd in the league while the defense is ranked 27th Tage Thompson has scored nine goals and added 16 assists.
The Islanders Look to Build on Last Game
The Islanders, in the last game, faced off against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and they were able to secure a 6-3 victory. The Islanders were up 3-1 at the end of the first period and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Ilya Sorokin saved 26 of the 29 shots that he faced. The Islanders are averaging 2.65 goals while their defense is giving up 3.08 goals per game. The offense is ranked 28th in the league while the defense is ranked 19th. Anders Lee has scored 13 goals and added 14 assists so far this season.
Why the Islanders Will Beat the Sabres
- The Sabres have lost each of their last 11 night games.
- The home team has won 15 of the last 17 games between the Sabres and Islanders.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games against Eastern Conference opponents.
- The home team has covered the puck line in five of the Sabres’ last six games.
- The Sabres have lost the second period in each of their last four games following a road loss.
NY Islanders vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction
The Sabres at some point have to win again, but it’s not going to be on Monday. The Islanders scored six goals against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the last game and it’s going to be much of the same here. The Islanders are averaging only 2.65 goals per game but they are going to go much higher than that here. The Sabres are going to struggle to score even a goal and it’s going to be the Islanders that are going to get the job done. Back the Islanders on the puck line to cash here.
