Buffalo Sabres at Florida Panthers Betting Preview
04 April 2023
The NHL Playoff races continue to heat up, and there are some big games on the schedule on Tuesday night. The Florida Panthers host the Buffalo Sabres in one of those big games, and both teams need a win to remain in the race.
Buffalo comes into this game with 81 points on the year, and they are in danger of being eliminated from playoff contention soon. The Sabres have won four of their last five games, and that has kept them alive.
Florida has rattled off three straight wins, and they are trying to make one solid push to the playoffs. The Panthers are sitting at 85 points on the year, putting them just one point out of the current playoff field.
The Florida Panthers are the moneyline betting favorites in this game at -190 over the Buffalo Sabres.
Sabres Must Get Some Stops
The Buffalo Sabres have emerged as an elite offensive team this season, but they don’t always focus on the other end of the ice. Buffalo is scoring 3.6 goals per game this season, but they are also giving up 3.64 goals on the other end of the ice.
Tage Thompson has become a star in the NHL, and he sets the tone for the Sabres with 44 goals and 89 total points. Buffalo continues to find ways to score on the power play, and they will be looking to make the Panthers pay for penalties.
The penalty kill for Florida has been terrible all season long, but this team has started to figure some things out of late.
Panthers Looking to Play with Pace
The Florida Panthers haven’t been as explosive this season on offense as they were a season ago, but they are still scoring 3.5 goals per game. Florida will be looking to speed up the tempo in this game, especially since this game will be played at home.
Matthew Tkachuk is having a big season for the Panthers as he leads the team with 64 assists and 102 points this season. If the Panthers are going to win this game, then Tkachuk will need to play great in this game.
Florida is another team that has struggled to get stops, and that’s going to be a big challenge for them against the Sabres.
Sabres Sink Panthers in Great Battle
Both the Sabres and Panthers will be playing with desperation in this game, and that is going to create a terrific battle. The offensive numbers for both teams are very similar, and this is a game that should see plenty of goals scored.
Buffalo is a slightly better team on the power play this season, and that is going to play a key role in this matchup. Florida is going to keep this game tight throughout, but it will be the Sabres that make the big plays to come away with a win.
Bet the Buffalo Sabres moneyline as they go on the road and keep their playoff hopes alive with an impressive victory.
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