Data Skrive
Nikita Kucherov and Tage Thompson will lead the charge for the Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres, respectively, when the two teams play on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Benchmark International Arena, starting at 7:30 p.m. ET. Here’s everything you need to know to know about the Lightning-Sabres game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Lightning vs. Sabres Game Information and TV ChannelWhen: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ETWhere: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, FloridaTV: ESPN+Live Boxscore: FOX Sports Lightning vs Sabres Betting Information Favorite Puck Line Favorite Puck Line Odds Underdog Puck Line Odds Total Over Total Odds Under Total Odds Favorite Moneyline Underdog Moneyline Lightning -1.5 110 -130 6.5 100 -120 -230 +190
This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports.
Lightning vs. Sabres Prediction
ATS Pick: Lightning (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Lightning 4 – Sabres 2
Lightning vs. Sabres Betting InsightsTampa Bay and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 22 of 53 games this season.Buffalo has played 26 games this season that finished with over 6.5 goals.These two teams score a combined 6.9 goals per game, 0.4 more than this game’s total.Opponents of these two teams score 5.6 goals per game combined, 0.9 fewer than this game’s total.In terms of goals scored, the Lightning are eighth in the league, and the Sabres rank fifth.The Sabres are 13th in the league in goals allowed, and the Lightning are second.Lightning StatsThe Lightning score the eighth-most goals in the NHL (185 total, 3.5 per game).Defensively, Tampa Bay has been one of the stingiest squads in NHL action, giving up 134 total goals (2.5 per game) to rank second.Their goal differential (+51) makes them second-best in the league.The 36 power-play goals Tampa Bay has scored this season (to rank 13th in the NHL) have come on 168 chances.The Lightning’s 21.43% power-play conversion rate ranks 14th in the league.Tampa Bay has scored three shorthanded goals this season (20th among all NHL squads).Lightning LeadersSabres StatsWith 187 goals (3.4 per game), the Sabres have the NHL’s fifth-best offense.Buffalo’s total of 167 goals given up (3.0 per game) ranks 13th in the NHL.Their +20 goal differential is eighth-best in the league.Buffalo has 32 power-play goals (on 161 chances), 16th in the NHL.The Sabres have the league’s 18th-ranked power-play percentage (19.88).Buffalo has scored seven shorthanded goals (second in NHL).Sabres Leaders Name Games Goals Assists Points Giveaways Takeaways Faceoff Win % Tage Thompson 55 29 28 57 50 21 45.8% Alex Tuch 54 21 26 47 46 27 45.8% Rasmus Dahlin 51 11 35 46 81 19 – Ryan McLeod 55 11 28 39 60 23 46.2% Josh Doan 55 18 20 38 45 35 30.8%
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
FOLLOW Follow your favorites to personalize your FOX Sports experience
recommended
Arrow pointing to the leftArrow pointing to the right
Item 1 of 2