The Buffalo Sabres (34-33-5) and Ottawa Senators (30-36-4) are set to face off. The Sabres have a 2-1 series lead this season. However, Buffalo have lost two out of their last three games. Conversely, Ottowa is on a two-game winning streak. Nine points separate these two teams in the standings.
But could you see the visitors making things interesting in Western New York?
Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Odds
| Team | Puck Line | Total | MoneyLine |
Ottawa Senators |
+1.5
-215 |
O 6.5
-120 |
+115 |
Buffalo Sabres |
-1.5
+170 |
U 6.5
Even |
-135 |
| **Odds Courtesy of DraftKings** | |||
Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Match Details
- Fixture: Ottawa Senators @ Buffalo Sabres
- Date and Time: March, March 27, 2024, 7:00 p.m. EST
- Venue: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY
Apex Tale of the Tape
| Senators | vs. | Sabres |
| 30-36-4 | Record | 34-33-5 |
| 3.17 | Goals Per Game | 2.97 |
| 32.1 | Shots Per Game | 31.0 |
| 9.9 | Shooting Percentage | 9.6 |
| 17.7 | Power Play | 16.3 |
| 50.7 | Faceoff Percentage | 45.8 |
| 736 | Penalty Minutes | 640 |
| 3.56 | Goals Against Per Game | 2.99 |
| 29.97 | Shots Against Per Game | 29.18 |
| 88.6 | Save Percentage | 90.2 |
| 72.9 | Penalty Kill Percentage | 78.6 |
| 1 | Shutouts | 5 |
Key Stats
Ottawa Senators
Ottawa is led in scoring by Tim Stutzel. Stutzel leads the team with 68 points off of 18 goals and 50 assists. Additionally, Brady Tkachuk has scored 31 total goals. Additionally, the Ottawa Senators have Joonas Korpisalo between the pipes. The goaltender has allowed 2.91 goals against per game. But he will need to keep the puck out of the back of the net to help [provide a surprise win against the Buffalo Sabres.
Buffalo Sabres
Rusmus Dahlin leads the team in scoring with 52 points for the Buffalo Sabres. Dahlin has 17 goals and 35 assists on the year. Jeff Skinner is leading the way with 24 goals on the year so far. Additionally, Ukko-Pekkaluukkonen is the starting goalie. He has 32 saves on the year.
Game Prediction
This is a game where I see the Buffalo Sabres defense letting them down. The over/under is likely to go over as the offense for Ottowa will be in full force. Additionally, the Buffalo offense is going to have its fair share of opportunities. But ultimately I don’t see the Sabres being able to create enough separation tonight. Therefore I see the Ottawa Senators covering the spread.
Final Pick
Parlay: Ottawa Senators and Over 6.5
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