A competitive NHL matchup is projected on Friday when the Buffalo Sabres (4-5-1) host the New York Islanders (3-5-2) at KeyBank Center. The Islanders are underdogs (-102 on the moneyline) against the Sabres (-118) ahead of the outing, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Sabres vs. Islanders Game Info & Odds
When: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
Favorite: Sabres (-118)
Underdog: Islanders (-102)
Over/under: 5.5
Sabres vs. Islanders Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Sabres (-1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (5.5)
Score Prediction:
Sabres 4 – Islanders 2
How to Bet on Sabres vs. Islanders
Sabres and Islanders Betting Trends
Buffalo and its opponent have posted more than 5.5 goals in seven of 10 games this season.
New York has played five games this season that finished with more than 5.5 goals.
These two teams average 5.3 goals per match combined, 0.2 less than this game’s total.
These two teams concede a combined 6.5 goals per game, 1.0 more than this game’scontest’s over/under.
The Sabres have been a moneyline favorite four times this season, and have gone 2-2 in those games.
The Islanders have won two of the four games they have played while the underdog this season.
Sabres Stats & Insights
The Sabres’ 3.2 average goals per game add up to 32 total, which makes them the 18th-ranked scoring team in the league.
On defense, the Sabres have allowed 36 goals (3.6 per game) to rank 19th in NHL action.
Their goal differential (-4) ranks them 17th in the NHL.
The Sabres shoot 11.4% as a team, ranked 14th-best in the league.
The Sabres’ players are still looking for their first shutout win this season. As a team, they are averaging 20.9 hits and 15 blocked shots per game.
They have averaged 3.2 goals per game (32 total) over that span.
Defensively, the Sabres have given up 34 goals (3.4 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Islanders Stats & Insights
The Islanders have scored 21 goals this season (2.1 per game) to rank 32nd in the NHL.
The Islanders have been one of the toughest defensive squads in the league this season, allowing 29 goals (2.9 per game) to rank 10th.
They have a -8 goal differential, which ranks 23rd in the league.
The Islanders’ collective 6.5% shooting percentage ranks 32nd in the league.
The Islanders have not yet shut out an opponent this season.
They are scoring at a 2.1 goals-per-game average (21 total) during that time.
Defensively, the Islanders have allowed 25 goals (2.5 per game) in those 10 matchups.
Sabres Key Players to Watch
Tage Thompson is one of Buffalo’s top contributors with 12 points. He has seven goals and five assists this season.
Alex Tuch has nine points (0.9 per game), scoring three goals and adding six assists.
In seven games, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a record of 3-3-1. He has conceded 23 goals (3.31 goals against average) and has recorded 187 saves.
Islanders Key Players to Watch
Kyle Palmieri is an important part of the offense for New York, with seven points this season. He has recorded four goals and three assists in 10 games.
Noah Dobson is crucial for New York’s offense with six total points (0.6 per game), including zero goals and six assists through 10 games.
Ilya Sorokin has a 2-2-1 record this season, with a .931 save percentage (sixth-best in the league). In 5 games, he has 122 saves, and has conceded nine goals (1.8 goals against average).
Sabres vs. Islanders Injuries
Sabres: Zachary Benson: Lower Body (Out)
Islanders: Alexander Romanov: Upper Body (Questionable), Anthony Duclair: Leg (Out)
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