NHL betting odds interest swings to the Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo battle on Saturday at First Niagara Center as the Sabres try to defend home turf and reward moneyline betting fans.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
If you're going with the Buffalo Sabres in this one, they were listed as moneyline underdogs of -102 on most NHL hockey betting menus (such as Sportsbook) early today for Saturday's contest. The over-under total was at 5 earlier at Sportsbook.
Handicapping models based on recent betting stats and prediction formulas pick a 2.8-2.6 win for the Hurricanes. View the computer score prediction and who will win the pick on the moneyline for all upcoming NHL matchups here.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Buffalo Sabres bring a 27-33-9 record to the battle against the 31-26-11 Hurricanes. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Buffalo go 24-28-17 so far and the Hurricanes go 23-25-20. Stay Informed: follow us on Twitter for odds specials, betting line moves and Buffalo vs Carolina injuries news.
The Buffalo Sabres sit at No. 19 in the current NHL power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Carolina Hurricanes sit at a No. 13 on the same chart.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Buffalo's No. 29-ranked offense, averaging 2.38 goals per game, against a Hurricanes defense that ranks No. 17 at 2.69 goals allowed. The Sabres power play is averaging 19.16% while the Hurricanes defense kills off 82.84% of their penalties.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
In their last action, Carolina was a 3-2 Sportsbook on the road against the Bruins. Bettors on Carolina at +167 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
In their last action, Buffalo was a 3-2 loser on the road against the Canadiens. Bettors on Montreal at -127 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (5) sent PUSH bettors home happy as well.
- Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Buffalo
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Carolina's last 5 games when playing Buffalo
- Carolina is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Buffalo
- Buffalo is 2-5 SU in its last 7 games
- Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games at home
- Buffalo is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Carolina
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games when playing Carolina
Next Betting Matchups
Carolina at Washington, Tuesday, March 15th
Buffalo home to Montreal, Wednesday, March 16th
