The Buffalo Sabres and Ottawa Senators clash in Buffalo VS Ottawa with both clubs looking to finish the season strong. Ottawa has a 30-36-4 record which is the second-worst in the Atlantic Division, but they’ve won back-to-back matches. Buffalo has a 34-33-5 record with just five victories in their last 10 matches.
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Betting Preview For Buffalo Sabres VS Ottawa Senators
- Venue: Keybank Center, Buffalo.
- Date: Thursday, March 28th, 2024.
- Time: 00:00.
- Teams to play: Buffalo and Ottawa.
- NHL Picks: MONEYLINE 2.249.
Odds as provided by 1XBet and BetMGM.
Betting On The Buffalo Sabres
- 1XBet Spread: 0
- 1XBet Total: Over 6.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.249
- BetMGM Spread: -1.5
- BetMGM Total: Under 6.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 1.70
The Buffalo Sabres are having an uneventful season due to their offense disappointing them, scoring only 2.97 goals per game. Alex Tuch, Tage Thompson, and Jeff Skinner have scored 65 goals and 73 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense struggle. Just six active skaters scored 10 goals or more and opponents stifle this top-heavy offense.
Buffalo’s offense struggle, but its defense hasn’t fared better, permitting only 2.99 goals per match including one goal in their last game. Henri Jokiharju and Rasmus Dahlin combine 7.0 defensive point shares and 228 blocked shots, while Owen Power and Connor Clifton share 6.7 defensive point shares to add depth to the unit.
Betting On The Ottawa Senators
- 1XBet Spread: 0
- 1XBet Total: Under 6.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 2.8
- BetMGM Spread: +1.5
- BetMGM Total: Over 6.5
- BetMGM Moneyline: 2.20
The Ottawa Senators are having a rough season despite their offense buckling up to score 3.17 goals per game with 10 goals in the last two matches. Tim Stutzle, Claude Giroux, and Brady Tkachuk have scored 60 goals and 120 assists to lead the top two lines but the rest of the offense has stepped up too. Drake Batherson, Mathieu Joseph, and Ridly Greig share 47 goals and 66 assists, while defensmen Jakob Chychrun and Jake Sanderson added 19 goals and 46 assists from the point to open up the offense.
Ottawa’s offense is great, but they have a weak defense that allows 3.56 goals per game. Jake Sanderson and Artem Zub have combined for 6.2 defensive point shares but the rest of the unit has struggled, allowing opponents score goals easily. Additionally, goaltender Joonas Korpisalo struggles with a .888 save percentage and a 3.33 goals-against average on 1291 shots with -19.4 goals saved above average.
MatchPlug Prediction On Buffalo Sabres VS Ottawa Senators
The Buffalo Sabres which allow just 2.99 goals per game, should restrict the Ottawa Senators’ offense with Owen Power, Rasmus Dahlin, and the rest of the defensive unit creating turnovers in the defensive zone and limiting shots on the net, allowing goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen to make many saves. Buffalo should win this match with a powerful play on their home ice.
Final Prediction: Buffalo Sabres Moneyline.
