A thrilling NHL betting prospect is on the horizon, with the New York Islanders set to face off against the Buffalo Sabres in New York. For the second battle between these two teams, the Sabres hold a slight favoritism with -125 odds for a home victory.

The Islanders already have a win over the Sabres, which was a 3-2 outing to start the regular season. The Islanders came out strong in the first period with two goals, but later finished it off with one more in third.

They are aiming to improve within the Metropolitan Division, after being the third best team for the start of the year. This is shaping up to be in their favor, but they just capitalize on the road.

Their scoring margins are not that far apart. They are hovering near 2.00 goals a game and nearly allow 1.00 from opponents. At this rate, it will be a closely fought match without a lot of breathing room.

If they can capitalize on the difference in shots compared to their opponents, they should have a good chance to win. They are getting around 31.5 shots per game and their opponents are closing in on 21.0 per contest.

The Sabres are coming off of a 4-3 defeat against the Calgary Red Flames. After winning their first game of the season against the Tampa Bay Lightning, they lost their momentum in that next game with sloppy play.

They are needing to find some consistency this year, as poor performances have led to their demise each showing. They are currently eighth in the Atlantic Division, which is not a good start to the season.

Their point margins show a negative correlation. They average 2.25 goals a game and allow 3.50, which has to change in this game if they want any opportunity at keeping things close.

The Sabres need to be more aggressive in their shot attempts and to limit their opponents. They are putting up 27.8 shots a game and their foes get off 30.3.

MyBookie offers the latest odds, suggesting that the Buffalo Sabres have a slight advantage in this competition.

This matchup was close the last time they met, with the Islanders ultimately taking over. The Sabres have not been consistent in a lot of aspects on both sides of the puck, with sloppy play all around leading to their inability to win games. Look for the Islanders to have a good showing.