The Ottawa Senators (37-27-5) travel to face off against the Buffalo Sabres (28-35-6) on Tuesday, March 25th. 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.

Senators vs Sabres

The Ottawa Senators Are Coming Off A Win

Ottawa improved to 37-27-5 with a 3-0 win over the Kraken. The Senators, favored by -1.5 goals, covered the puck line with the victory. 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. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring at 5:28 in the first period, and Brady Tkachuk added another in the second. Tim Stützle sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the third.

The Buffalo Sabres Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

With a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, the Sabres’ record dropped to 28-35-6. Buffalo initially led, scoring at 11:39 in the first period, but Detroit responded with two goals in the second.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the teams combined for just 3. Buffalo, as the underdog on the puck line, failed to cover. Their lone goal came from Alex Tuch, who scored unassisted and short-handed.

Ottawa Offense Breakdown

Ottawa’s offense found the net three times in their 3-0 win over Seattle. Adam Gaudette opened the scoring in the first period with his 7th goal of the season. Brady Tkachuk followed with his 7th goal as well, while Tim Stützle added his 6th, which came on an empty net with 2:14 left in the game.

The Senators took 23 shots on goal and recorded 11 giveaways. They scored once in each period, with Gaudette’s goal coming 5:28 into the first period. Tkachuk scored 11:11 into the second period, and Stützle’s empty-netter sealed the win.

Sabres Offense Breakdown

Buffalo’s offense struggled in their 2-1 loss to Detroit, with Alex Tuch scoring the team’s only goal, his 5th of the season. Tuch’s goal came shorthanded, 8:21 into the first period, and was unassisted.

The Sabres fired 32 shots on goal but were unable to convert again. They recorded 13 giveaways and failed to score on the power play.

Ottawa Team Defense

On defense, the Senators will look to build on their previous performance, where they held the Kraken scoreless. Anton Forsberg made 22 saves, finishing with a 100% save percentage. The defense also contributed 2 takeaways and 25 hits.

Buffalo Team Defense

Buffalo’s defense had a strong first and third period, but they gave up two crucial goals in the second, both on the power play. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Sabres’ defense added 5 takeaways and 17 hits.

Senators vs Sabres Trends

• Across their ten previous road games, Ottawa has an puck line mark of 6-4. Their straight up record in these matchups was 5-5 while averaging 3 goals per game.
• The Sabres are 2-1 puck line in their last three home games and 2-1 straight-up.
• In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Sabres have a straight up record of 4-6 and an puck line mark of 6-4.
• In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Senators have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.

Senators vs Sabres Prediction

For a moneyline bet, I’m backing the Sabres to secure a victory over the Senators at home. With the moneyline currently set at +124, I’m locking in my bet on the Sabres straight-up.

Our projections have the Sabres pulling out a win as the underdog. But if you’re not as bullish as we are on the Sabres, 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 goals, our expectation is that this game will surpass that mark, and we suggest making a bet on the over.

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