Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers

April 13, 2024

The Buffalo Sabres (38-37-5) seek to win at least once against the Florida Panthers (50-24-6) when they compete for the third time this season on Saturday, April 13 at 5:00 PM ET at the Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers are favored with a puck line at -1.5 (+120).

Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview

The Sabres are coming off of a 4-2 victory against the Washington Capitals. This snapped their two-game losing streak and offers some positive momentum heading into this game.

They are 17-18-4 on the road, which shows they are essentially a coin toss in these situations. Tage Thompson leads them in scoring with 29 goals and will be interesting to see if he can stand out.

The Sabres are averaging 2.98 goals and allowing 2.98 each game. They take 30.9 shots and allow 29.1 each game as well, which shows they have no room for error on the offensive or defensive end.

Their power plays are a bit behind in effectiveness as they have scored 36 goals and allowed 49. They also showcase a penalty kill percentage at 79.4, which is solid to have.

Florida Panthers Betting Preview

The Panthers have been successful in their last two games heading into this showdown. Their most recent win was a 4-0 shutout over the Columbus Blue Jackets, marking their second consecutive shutout victory.

They are just as good on the road as they are at home, with their record at 24-13-2 in their own arena. Sam Reinhart will likely shine as he leads them in goals (54) and points (91). He also ranks second in the league for goals scored this season.

The Panthers are a bit more aggressive with 3.21 goals scored and 2.43 allowed each game. They take 33.5 shots a game and take on 27.8 shots from opponents. This is a solid separation between their offense and defense, which is why they are arguably in a better position to win.

Their power plays will give them an edge here, as they have racked up 63 goals and allowed 49 with a power play percentage at 24.3. Their penalty kill percentage is also slightly higher at 82.7.

Odds, Series Trends and Free Pick

The latest NHL odds provided by MyBookie show that the Florida Panthers are 1.5-puck line favorites. With the Panthers at second place in the Atlantic Division and the Sabres at seventh, they are likely not going to be messing around since the playoffs are around the corner.

The Panthers have won both times they have played the Sabres. The average winning score has been 3.5 to 1.0. Look for the Panthers to win by at least two goals here.

Final Pick: Florida Panthers -1.5 (+120)

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