Buffalo Sabres (32-31-5) vs. Vancouver Canucks (42-18-8)
March 19, 2024 10:00 pm EDT
The Line: Vancouver Canucks -192 / Buffalo Sabres +150; Over/Under: +6.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Sabres vs Canucks betting prediction for this NHL showdown on Tuesday, March 19th at the Rogers Arena. We will take a look at:
-The Buffalo Sabres recent form and recent player performance
-The Vancouver Canucks recent form and recent player performance
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between the Sabres and Canucks.
Sabres on Tired Legs
The Sabres faced off against the Seattle Kraken on Monday night, and now they will be on tired legs heading into this game. In the last game against the Detroit Red Wings, the Sabres scored only one goal, and they ended up losing by three goals. The Sabres are averaging 2.93 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.96 goals per game. The offense is ranked 21st, while the defense is ranked 12th. Rasmus Dahlin has scored 15 goals and added 35 assists so far this season.
Canucks Look to Bounce Back
The Canucks in the last game faced off against the Washington Capitals and the offense wasn’t good enough. The offense only scored one goal, and they ended up losing by a goal. Two games ago, against the Colorado Avalanche, the Canucks were defeated 4-3 in overtime. The Canucks are averaging 3.5 goals, while their defense is giving up 2.67 goals per game. The offense is ranked 5th in the league, while the defense is ranked 5th. J.T. Miller has scored 33 goals and added 54 assists.
Vancouver Canucks Team Facts
- The Canucks have won each of their last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Canucks have failed to cover the puck line in each of their last 11 games following a loss.
- The Canucks have lost the second period in each of their last four games as home favorites following a home loss.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in five of the Canucks’ last six home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
Vancouver Canucks Player Prop Facts
- J.T. Miller has scored a goal in three of the Canucks’ last four games as favorites.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one assist in seven of the Canucks’ last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- J.T. Miller has recorded at least one point in each of the Canucks’ last eight home games against Atlantic Division opponents.
- Elias Pettersson ranks T1st in the league for Game Winning Goals (9) this season.
Sabres vs Canucks Betting Prediction
The Sabres are on tired legs, which means I think the Canucks defense is going to step up here. The Canucks’ offense has been a bit inconsistent heading into this game, and they are going to really struggle to score here. Both of the teams are going to struggle to get the offense going here, and this game is going to stay under the total. This is one of my favorite plays on the entire board.
