NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Sabres
The Carolina Hurricanes clash with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 10:00 on Sunday, November 23.
Let’s Gamble on Canes
It’s time to side with the Hurricanes to secure a regulation time victory over the Sabres. The road team should have the edge and the -108 for our 3-Way Moneyline prediction looks a great price.
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6-3 Win for Canes in Last Head-to-Head
Carolina Hurricanes won their previous game 4-3. This was a road victory at Canada Life Centre against Winnipeg Jets. Jordan Staal registered two goals, with Seth Jarvis and Andrei Svechnikov also finding the net.
Buffalo Sabres won their last game, beating Chicago Blackhawks at home. It was a 9-3 win at KeyBank Center. Alex Tuch managed 4 points, all of them were assists.
Head-to-Head Statistics
These two teams last met at Lenovo Center, with the Canes claiming the win. Beating the Sabres by a 6-3 scoreline. The Canes have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.
Starting Goalies
Frederik Andersen (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
5-4-2
3.1
.883
0
23/24
13-2-0
1.84
.932
3
Colten Ellis (Expected)
Season
W-L-OTL:
GAA:
SV%:
SO:
24/25
3-2-0
3.4
.896
0
Carolina Hurricanes – Last 10 Games
7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 35.1 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 2.8 goals from 23.5 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.4%.
Nikolaj Ehlers is the top points scorer with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, with Andrei Svechnikov recording 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov have a 1.70 goal against average with a .926 save percentage, including one shutout.
Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games
The Sabres have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 24.7 shots on goal, with a 8.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.9 goals from 31.1 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.3%.
The top points scorer is Tage Thompson with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, while Alex Tuch is next in line after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Colten Ellis have a 3.77 GAA with a .886 SV%.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks
Gear up for Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres with our comprehensive betting guide, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, top player props and a hand-picked bet builder.
Game Prediction
There is merit in simply backing Carolina Hurricanes to beat their opponents in regulation time when it comes to this NHL clash. Especially as odds of -108 are available for this value pick.
Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.
Key Hurricanes vs Sabres stats:
Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games.Sabres have lost 6 of their last 10 games.Sabres have lost 12 of their last 20 games.Sabres have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Hurricanes.Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability
According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.
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We regularly consider a Match Winner & Total Goals bet as a way of backing Carolina at bigger odds. You simply need to decide whether to go Under or Over as part of the combo.
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Our Game Prediction
Hurricanes 3-Way Moneyline @ -108
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Player Prop Picks
Jack Quinn (Sabres) has totaled Over 1.5 shots on goal in 5 straight home games. The stats suggest that he can oblige with our Overs wager and we’re more than happy to take the -145 available.
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Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Odds
The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Books Predicting a Close Encounter
The sportsbooks have Carolina Hurricanes at -192 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 66% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +158 about Buffalo Sabres.
1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you’re keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -110.
Whether you are wagering pre-game or in-game on the National Hockey League, the top betting apps serve up a wide range of game lines and team props. The selections are practically endless, and it’s great to have so many options at your fingertips.
Seth Jarvis Favorite to Light the Lamp First
The Anytime Goalscorer betting indicates that Seth Jarvis has odds of +125. He is available at +900 to find the net first which makes him favorite.
Player Goals
Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)
Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)
Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)
Player Assists
Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)
Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)
Shayne Gostisbehere (Hurricanes)
Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)
Player Shots
Tage Thompson (Sabres)
Seth Jarvis (Hurricanes)
Sebastian Aho (Hurricanes)
Andrei Svechnikov (Hurricanes)
Micro Betting
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Team Stats
Latest regular season and playoff games stats.
Carolina Hurricanes Stats
Buffalo Sabres Stats
7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games
-1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
-1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road
+1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
+1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games
Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road
Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 35.1
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.4
Empty Net Goals: 0.3
Penalty Minutes: 8.4
Blocks: 20.2
Faceoff Wins : 30.5
Hits: 17.4
Giveaways: 17.1
Takeaways: 6.2
Last 10 Games on the Road
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 33.9
Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
Penalties: 3.7
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 7.4
Blocks: 20.9
Faceoff Wins : 32.4
Hits: 17.3
Giveaways: 14.3
Takeaways: 4.8
Last 10 Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.3
Shots: 24.7
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.1
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.7
Blocks: 13.9
Faceoff Wins : 27.7
Hits: 18.3
Giveaways: 16.8
Takeaways: 5.3
Last 10 Home Games
Goals Powerplay: 0.5
Shots: 28.8
Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
Penalties: 3.6
Empty Net Goals: 0.1
Penalty Minutes: 8.9
Blocks: 15
Faceoff Wins : 28.1
Hits: 17
Giveaways: 13.2
Takeaways: 4
Starting Lineups
Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.