Edmonton Oilers Host Buffalo Sabres in NHL Betting Action
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A key battle on the NHL odds menu sees visiting Buffalo Sabres dueling the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday at Rexall Place.
Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers Sportsbook Odds and Betting Line
Betting fans looking to side with the Edmonton Oilers in this one found them earlier as -180 Favorite on the NHL money line at Sportsbook. Betting the over under total instead? It was hovering near 5.5 at its open earlier today at Sportsbook and may have moved.
Computer Prediction: Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers Pick
Odds Shark computer prediction formulas pick a 2.2-1 win for the Oilers on Thursday. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers Odds and Stats.
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
12-27-9 Edmonton battles the Sabres, currently with a 14-31-3 mark. The OVER/UNDER records, important for totals bettors, are 23-22-3 for the Oilers and 23-19-6 for the Sabres. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Edmonton vs Buffalo injuries news.
The Edmonton Oilers sit at No. 26 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Buffalo Sabres sit at a No. 30 on the same chart.
How Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers Stats Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up the Edmonton Oilers No. 27-ranked offense (2.29 goals per game) against a Buffalo Sabres defense that ranks No. 30 at 3.56 goals per game allowed. The Oilers Sportsbook has clicked at a 13.7% rate while the Sabres have a 73.78% rate on the penalty kill.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Buffalo lost its last outing, a 4-1 result against the Flames on January 27. Bettors who backed the Flames at -268 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Edmonton lost its last outing, a 2-1 result against the Wild on January 27. Bettors who backed the Wild at -159 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (3) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Buffalo Sabres vs Edmonton Oilers Betting Odds Trends
Buffalo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone OVER in 15 of Buffalo's last 20 games
Buffalo is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 7 of Buffalo's last 10 games on the road
Edmonton is 5-16 SU in its last 21 games
The total has gone OVER in 6 of Edmonton's last 9 games
Edmonton is 4-15 SU in its last 19 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Edmonton's last 5 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Buffalo at Vancouver, Friday, January 30th
Edmonton at Calgary, Saturday, January 31st