The Carolina Hurricanes (34-18-5) travel to face off against the Buffalo Sabres (26-27-4) on Sunday, February 25th. This game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo and televised on ESPN+. The Sabres are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Hurricanes are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Stars. Puck drop is set for 6:00 ET.

Hurricanes vs Sabres

The Carolina Hurricanes Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Carolina comes into this game with a 34-18-5 record and is in 5th place in the Eastern Conference. On the road, the Hurricanes are 15-11-1 and have won two straight games.

Overall, Carolina has been favored in 50 of their 57 games and have gone 31-14-5 in those games. Against teams in the Eastern Conference, the Hurricanes have gone 21-9 this season.

On the road this year, Carolina has a puck line record of 11-16, and their average scoring margin away from home is +.4 goals per game. So far, the Hurricanes’ puck line record for the season is 23-34.

Over their last ten games, the team’s puck line record is 5-5, and their puck line record when favored is 19-31. So far, Carolina has 21 wins by multiple goals, and they have dropped 11 games by more than one goal.

Following a 2-1 loss at home to the Stars, the Hurricanes are eager to bounce back. Offensively, the Hurricanes did not score in the first or third periods vs. the Stars but found the net one time in the second period. Against Dallas, Carolina’s offense scored their only goal at even strength. They recorded 21 shots on goal overall.

Carolina went into the game favored by -1.5, giving them a loss vs. the puck line. The game ended below the over/under line of 6, with a combined total of 3 goals.

The Buffalo Sabres Are Coming Off A Win

At home this season, the Sabres have gone 12-16-1 and are on a two-game losing streak. Against the Eastern Conference, Buffalo has gone 15-19 and is currently 13th in the conference standings. Overall, the Sabres are 26-27-4 and have 56 points.

As the underdog, Buffalo has gone 13-18-3 this season and has lost their last two games at home. Over their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 6-4, and they have won two straight games when favored.

Buffalo comes into the game with a puck line record of 29-28, including going 5-5 in their last ten games against the puck line. So far, the Sabres have had 18 wins by multiple goals and have lost 19 games by more than one goal.

As the underdog, Buffalo has a puck line record of 22-12, and their average scoring margin on the year sits at -.1 goals per game. In their last three games, the Sabres have gone 0-3 against the puck line, and they are currently 12-17 at home against the puck line.

The Sabres are coming off a 2-1 road win over the Blue Jackets. The Sabres managed to find the net one time in the 3rd period against the Blue Jackets, following their one goal in the first period. In the game, Buffalo managed to score all two goals at even strength. They concluded with 37 shots on goal and committed 1 turnovers.

Although Buffalo secured a straight-up win, they did not cover the puck line, as they were favored by -1.5. With a combined total of 3 goals, the game concluded below the over/under line of 6.5.

Carolina Offense Breakdown

In terms of their offensive performance, the Hurricanes are averaging 3.3 goals per game this season, putting them in the 12th spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 6th in the league. The Hurricanes went 23-15 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 10-1.

This season, the Hurricanes’ have an over/under record of 25-31-1. Throughout the season, they have played 27 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.1 goals per game.

Sabres Offense Breakdown

When looking at their offense, the Sabres have an average of 2.9 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 21st in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. In terms of the Sabres’ offense during power plays, they are 28th in power play goals and 19th in shorthanded goals.

This season, the Sabres’ have an over/under record of 23-32-2. Throughout the season, they have played 28 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 5.9 goals per game.

Carolina Team Defense

Carolina defense takes on the Sabres ranked 32nd in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 25.2 shots per game against Carolina. They also are 6th in shutouts, with 4 shutouts.

Buffalo Team Defense

The Sabres defense is currently 25th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 28.9 shots per game against Buffalo. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 8th with 4 shutouts.

Hurricanes vs Sabres Trends

• In their last three road games, Carolina has averaged 3 goals per game while allowing 2. The team’s record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
• Across the Sabres last five home games, the team averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. Their record vs the puck line in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
• As the betting underdog, the Sabres have an puck line record of 4-1 in their last five games. In these matchups their, straight up record was 3-2.
• Against the spread, the Hurricanes have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.

Hurricanes vs Sabres Prediction

For a moneyline pick, I’m taking the Sabres to pick up on a win over the Hurricanes at home. With the moneyline sitting at +134, I’ll be locking in a bet on the Sabres straight-up.

If you’re looking to get a bet down on this matchup, we foresee the Sabres winning the underdog. However, if you’re not as confident in the Sabres straight-up, we’d still recommend placing a bet on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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