Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Betting Prediction

NHL Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction 11/5/2024

The Ottawa Senators (6-5-0) travel to face off against the Buffalo Sabres (4-7-1) on Tuesday, November 5th. This game will be played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo and televised on ESPN+. The Senators are coming off a win in their previous game, while the Sabres are looking to get back on track from a loss to the Red Wings. Puck drop is set for 7:00 ET.

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The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

With a 3-0 win over the Kraken, the Senators improved to 6-5-0 this season. Ottawa covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short.

All three of Ottawa’s goals came from different players, with Adam Gaudette scoring first at 14:32 in the opening period. The Senators’ defense held Seattle to 22 shots, and Tim Stützle added an empty-net goal to seal the victory.

The Buffalo Sabres Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Buffalo’s record fell to 4-7-1 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres held a 1-0 lead after the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second to secure the win.

Buffalo entered the game as underdogs on the puck line, and the total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 3 fell well short of that mark.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette scored his 7th goal of the season, followed by Brady Tkachuk, who also netted his 7th. Tim Stützle added an empty-netter, his 6th goal of the year.

The Senators fired 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They had no power play goals, with Stützle picking up his 10th assist on Tkachuk’s goal.

Sabres Offense Breakdown

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In their recent game against the Red Wings, the Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but only found the net once. Alex Tuch scored his fifth goal of the season, a shorthanded effort at 8:21 in the first period. Buffalo had 13 giveaways and went without a power play goal.

Tuch took 5 shots on goal, while the rest of the team was held scoreless. The Sabres didn’t register any assists in the game.

Ottawa Team Defense

On the defensive side, the Senators will look to build on their previous performance, where they allowed 0 goals to Seattle. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also recorded 2 takeaways, 25 hits, and 14 blocks.

Buffalo Team Defense

Buffalo’s defense allowed two goals in their last game, both coming in the second period on power plays. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage. The Sabres’ defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Senators vs Sabres Trends

  • In their last five road games, Ottawa has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 3. The team’s record in this stretch was 1-4 while going 3-2.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Sabres have a straight up record of 6-4 while going 6-4 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 3 goals per game in these contests.
  • Through their last five games as the betting underdog, the Sabres have a strong record vs the puck line going 4-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 2-3.
  • In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Senators have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their puck line record was 2-1 in these scenarios.

Senators vs Sabres Prediction

When making a moneyline pick, my choice is the Senators to come out with a win against the Sabres while playing on the road. Considering the moneyline odds at -104, I’m placing my bet on the Senators to win outright.

Our projections have the Senators pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Senators, we’d recommend at least getting a bet down on them to cover the puck line.

For those looking at the over/under line set at 6.5 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.


All odds are courtesy of Action247 Sportsbook. Good luck!!


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