Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Senators and Sabres. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this Atlantic division contest is set at 6.5 goals, with the Sabres being favored by -1.5 at home against the Senators.

OTTAWA SENATORS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Buffalo Sabres -1.5

This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, March 27th.

WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:

  • Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Senators to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
  • We like the Senators on the moneyline (+114)
  • The Senators are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Will the Senators Make it Happen in Buffalo?

As the season winds down, the Ottawa Senators find themselves in 15th place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 30-36-4. In the Atlantic Division, Ottawa is in 8th place. Over their last ten games, the Senators have gone 5-5, and their current win streak is two games.

On the road this season, Ottawa has gone 11-20-2 and are 15-20-4 when they are the underdog. Over their last five games, the Senators are 2-3, and in games against other Eastern Conference teams, they have gone 22-19.

On the road this season, Ottawa has a puck line record of 14-19, and their overall puck line record is 31-39. Across their last ten games, the Senators have gone 5-5 vs. the puck line.

So far this year, Ottawa has 20 wins by multiple goals and an average scoring margin of -.3 goals per game. Their puck line record as the underdog is 22-17, and they have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line in their last three games.

On average, Ottawa’s games have finished with 6.8 goals per game. The season’s average over/under line stands at 6.5. In total, the Senators come in with an over/under record of 38-29-3.

The Senators are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.

Offensively, the Senators come into the game at 3.2 goals per contest placing 15th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 13th position in the league. So far this year, the Senators are 18-23 in games they have had more shots on goal than their opponent. They are 10-13 in games with fewer shots on goal.

The leading scorer for Ottawa’s offense is Brady Tkachuk. Coming into the game he has 31 goals, ranking 21st in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 30 assists so far.

Buffalo defense takes on the Senators ranked 24th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are averaging 29 shots per game against Buffalo. They also are 8th in shutouts, with 5 shutouts.

Heading into this matchup vs. Buffalo, goalie Joonas Korpisalo has started 41 games in this season. His current record is 17-21, and his save percentage stands at 0.864%.

Will Buffalo Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Buffalo enters today’s game with a record of 34-33-5 and are 12th in the Eastern Conference. In their last ten games, the Sabres have gone 5-5, and they have lost two straight games when they have been the underdog. At home, Buffalo is 17-17-1 and have won three straight games.

For the season, the Sabres have been the favorite in 26 of their 72 games and have gone 15-10-1 in those games. Against Eastern Conference teams, Buffalo has gone 19-22, and they have gone 10-11 in Atlantic Division games.

Buffalo enters the game with a puck line record of 40-32 overall and 17-18 at home. So far this season, the team’s average scoring margin is at .0 goals per game, and they have 23 wins by multiple goals.

Over their last three games, the Sabres have gone 2-1 vs. the puck line, and their home puck line record for the season is at 6-4 in their last ten games. Buffalo has been the underdog in 46 games and has a puck line mark of 31-15 when in that role.

This season, Buffalo’s games are averaging 6 goals per game. Their average over/under line is 6.4. The Sabres currently have an over/under record of 28-42-2.

The Senators are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 2-1 straight-up.

On offense, the Sabres are averaging 3 goals per game which is 20th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are 14th in the league. The Buffalo offense is ranked 29th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 17th in the NHL.

Buffalo’s leading goal scorer is JJ Peterka. So far this season, he has 24 goals, placing him 57th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 20 assists so far.

The Sabres defense is currently 24th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29 shots per game against Buffalo. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 8th with 5 shutouts.

Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen gets the start and has made 43 starts this season. His record at this point is 24-18, and his save percentage is 0.873%.