Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction 10/28/2024

The Florida Panthers (6-3-1) travel to face off against the Buffalo Sabres (4-4-1) on Monday, October 28th. This game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo and televised on ESPN+. Both team’s come into this one having won their previous games. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

Panthers vs Sabres

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The Florida Panthers Are Coming Off A Win

With a 6-3 win over the Islanders, the Panthers improved to 6-3-1 this season. Florida, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line. The total was set at 6 goals, and the 9 combined goals easily surpassed that mark.

Florida fell behind 3-0 in the first period before rallying with six unanswered goals. Five different Panthers scored in the game.

The Buffalo Sabres Are Coming Off A Win

Buffalo evened their record at 4-4-1 with a 5-3 win over the Red Wings. The Sabres covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed with the game’s 8 combined goals.

Four different Sabres players scored in the game, with Tage Thompson leading the way with two goals. Buffalo jumped out to a 2-0 lead before Detroit tied it up, but a goal from Bowen Byram in the second period put the Sabres ahead for good.

Florida Offense Breakdown

Carolina’s offense generated 28 shots on goal and netted 6 in their 6-3 win over the Islanders. Matthew Tkachuk scored twice, bringing his season total to 2 goals. Sam Bennett added his 7th goal of the season, while Sam Reinhart scored his 6th. Gustav Forsling’s 4th goal came on an empty net.

The Panthers scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added 3 more in the third. Anton Lundell picked up two assists, giving him 6 for the season. Carolina’s final goal was a shorthanded, empty-netter by Gustav Forsling.

Sabres Offense Breakdown

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Buffalo’s offense fired 39 shots on goal in their 5-3 win over Detroit, with Tage Thompson scoring twice to bring his season total to 7 goals. Jason Zucker opened the scoring with his first goal of the season, which came on a power play. Bowen Byram added his first goal of the year, while Jack Quinn netted his second, an empty-netter with 48 seconds left in the game.

The Sabres scored twice in the first period, added two more in the second, and finished with Quinn’s empty-net goal in the third. Rasmus Dahlin picked up two assists, giving him 5 for the season. Buffalo had 16 giveaways in the game.

Florida Team Defense

Defensively, the Panthers will look to start stronger after allowing the first three goals in their last game against the Islanders. Spencer Knight made 25 saves with an 89.3% save percentage, while the defense added 5 takeaways and 20 hits. The Panthers’ defense will look to build on their strong finish, as they didn’t allow a goal after the 11:41 mark of the first period.

Buffalo Team Defense

Buffalo’s defense gave up the first goal at 5:17 in the 1st period and allowed two more in the 2nd, but they shut out the Red Wings in the 3rd, securing a 5-3 win. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 22 saves with an 88% save percentage, while the Sabres’ defense added 15 blocks and 2 takeaways.

Panthers vs Sabres Trends

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Florida has an puck line record of 2-1 while averaging 4 per game. The team went 3-0 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, Buffalo has an puck line record of 3-2 while averaging 3 per game. The team went 3-2 overall in these games.
  • Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Sabres have a straight up record of 3-7. But, their mark vs the puck line was just 6-4.
  • Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Panthers have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the puck line in these matchups is 1-4.

Panthers vs Sabres Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Panthers to come out with a win against the Sabres while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at -149, I’m placing my bet on the Panthers to win outright.

When it comes to my suggested pick for the puck line, I’d advise taking the Sabres to cover. Even in the event of a Panthers victory, this matchup is likely to remain closely contested, and the Sabres should cover the puck line.

If you’re looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our prediction is that this game will exceed that mark, and we strongly advise placing a bet on the over.


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