Rangers vs. Buffalo: NHL Match Prediction
New York Rangers
Buffalo SabresOn November 8, the match between Rangers and Buffalo will take place. The Rangers currently boast a two-game winning streak, while the Sabres have just ended a long losing streak. In head-to-head meetings, the home team has a clear advantage over their opponent, so it's no surprise they are the favorites for the upcoming clash. Can the Sabres put up a fight on the road? What is the best bet for this event? Find out in our prediction.
Match announcement
New York Rangers
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The Rangers are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with 17 points. The team has had a strong start to the season. Although they recently faced a loss against Washington (3-5), they bounced back with two consecutive victories. Under Peter Laviolette, the team has avoided a losing streak, with no more than one consecutive loss. Recently, they defeated Ottawa (2-1) and the Islanders (5-2). The club generally shows solid defensive play, allowing fewer than two to three goals per game.
Igor Shesterkin plays a crucial role, remaining one of the league's top goaltenders, making numerous saves each game. The team excels in special teams, especially in penalty killing, leading the league with an impressive 92.3% penalty kill rate. Offensively, Artemi Panarin continues to shine, ranking among the top ten scorers in the league with 18 points. Overall, the Rangers are a well-balanced team, effectively utilizing their strengths.
Suspensions and Injuries
There are no injured or suspended players on the roster.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The Rangers have a 14:5 goal differential in the third period
The team performs well in the final twenty minutes, often securing the period
- On home ice, the team has secured four regulation wins in six games
The Rangers have suffered only one regulation loss so far
Buffalo Sabres
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Buffalo is positioned 14th in the Eastern Conference with only 11 points. The team shows very inconsistent results this season, but at least this year they have a chance to fight for a playoff spot, as they have a decent roster. Notably, the club just ended a three-game losing streak. Before that, they lost to Florida (2-5), the Islanders (3-4), and were defeated away by Detroit with a score of 1-2. However, upon returning to their home arena, the Sabres unexpectedly thrashed Ottawa (5-1), despite being considered the underdog in that matchup.
It's worth noting that the Sabres often rely on open hockey and are accustomed to playing on counterattacks, which is why they usually concede at least three goals. Additionally, Lindy Ruff's squad plays quite poorly in penalty killing, currently neutralizing only 73.8% of the opponent's power plays. It's also important to mention that Buffalo struggles on the road, securing just one victory in five matches. On the bright side, the season's start has been very successful for Tage Thompson. The American forward is currently the team's top scorer, having already earned 15 points in goals and assists. Notably, he recently had a six-game streak where he either assisted or scored in each match.
Suspensions and Injuries
Buffalo currently has no injured or suspended players.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Buffalo averages 11.23 penalty minutes per game
The Sabres lack discipline and typically incur at least five penalties per game
- The Sabres have a 15:17 goal ratio in the second period
Ruff's team plays a back-and-forth style and concedes a lot when the game is played with distant benches
Trends
Bet 1st Period: Total Under 1.5 Goals
In three out of five matches involving the hosts, the first period was low-scoring
1.77Bet 2nd Period: Home Team Win
In two out of three games, Buffalo trailed in the second period
2.35Tip and bets
The Rangers have every chance for a favorable outcome in this matchup. Laviolette's squad has shown strong results throughout the season, especially excelling on their home ice. Buffalo has just come off a losing streak and previously performed poorly on the road. The Rangers play much better defense and can boost their offense at any moment. The Sabres lack this capability, as they play a straightforward counter-attacking hockey. The hosts have learned to handle such opponents effectively, so we suggest betting on their success.
Prediction - Rangers win at 1.85
Bet on Individual Total
In most of their recent games, the Rangers have conceded no more than two goals. Buffalo, on the other hand, shows rather mediocre scoring on the road and rarely scores three goals. Notably, in three of their last five meetings against the Rangers, the Sabres also failed to score three goals. If Igor Shesterkin plays at least 90% of his best, the Rangers will keep the number of goals against them to a minimum.
Take Buffalo's individual total under 2.5 goals at 1.82
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