Lightning vs. Sabres Prediction & Odds
The Lightning and Sabres meet in Buffalo for a matinee on Saturday afternoon. Given the offensive firepower of both teams, is the over a safe bet today at 12:30 p.m. ET?
Game Matchup & Betting Odds
065 Tampa Bay Lightning (-162) at 066 Buffalo Sabres (+134); o/u 6.5
12:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, March 4, 2023
KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
Lightning vs. Sabres Public Betting Information
Our NHL Public Betting Information page shows that 67% of public bets are on the Lightning for this matchup. These public betting figures are subject to change, however, so be sure to click on the link provided to get the most up-to-date NHL public betting information.
Tampa Bay Lightning DFS Spin
Nikita Kucherov put up an assist in Thursday’s 5-4 overtime loss to the Penguins. Kucherov extended his Lightning record home point streak to 21 games with the power-play assist. And he’s on a seven-game, nine-point streak that includes seven assists. Kucherov is one of the NHL’s best right wingers, hands down. There’s not much this guy can’t do.
Buffalo Sabres DFS Spin
Jordan Greenway was traded to Buffalo from Minnesota on Friday in exchange for a 2023 second-round pick and a 2024 fifth-round selection, per Michael Russo of The Athletic. Greenway has two goals, seven points, 26 PIM and 79 hits in 45 games while averaging 13:18 of ice time this season. The 26-year-old is playing through the first season of a three-year, $9 million contract. He’ll likely serve primarily on Buffalo’s third line.
Lightning vs. Sabres NHL Betting Trends
Favorite is 37-16 in the last 53 meetings
Lightning are 24-6 in the last 30 meetings
Lightning are 5-1 in the last 6 meetings in Buffalo
Lightning are 1-4 in their last 5 overall
Lightning vs. Sabres NHL Prediction:
The over is 7-1-1 in the last nine meetings between these two teams and is 3-0-1 in the last four meetings in Buffalo. The over is also 5-2 in the Lightning’s last seven games overall and is 10-4-2 in their last 16 games on Saturday. On the other side, the over is 5-1 in the Sabres’ last six games overall, is 15-5-1 in their last 21 games after scoring two goals or less in their previous contest and is a perfect 8-0 in their last eight games coming off a loss of more than three goals.
NHL BETTING PREDICTION: LIGHTNING/SABRES OVER 6.5
