Buffalo Sabres vs Arizona Coyotes Preview
The Coyotes and Sabres are set to face off at 7:00 ET on MSG-. The Sabres will host the game at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY.
The over/under for this game is set at 6.5 goals, and the Sabres are the home favorites against the Coyotes in a non-conference matchup. Check out BetCoco for Buffalo Sabres – Arizona Coyotes odds
Buffalo Sabres vs Arizona Coyotes Head-to-Head and Key Stats
In the last five head to head matchups, the Sabres have had the upper-hand, going 3-2. The over/under record in the five most recent head to head games between the Coyotes and Sabres is 2-3 with an average of 4 goals per game. The last three times that the Coyotes have been on the road vs. the Sabres, the over/under record is 0-5.
- Across their three previous road games, Arizona has an puck line mark of 1-2. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 2 goals per game.
- Across their five previous home games, Buffalo has an puck line mark of 2-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 2-3 while averaging 3 goals per game.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Sabres have a straight up record of 3-7 and an puck line mark of 5-5.
- Over the team’s last five games as the favorite, the Coyotes struggled vs the puck line going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.
Buffalo Sabres vs Arizona Coyotes Prediction
Ahead of their matchup with Buffalo, the Coyotes have a 13-11-2 record. Their performance when favored is 7-1-1, while they hold a 6-10-1 record as underdogs. When they have hit the road, they have a 5-6-2 record this season, and they are 8-5-0 at home.
When looking at their offense, the Coyotes have an average of 3.2 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 17th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 31st in the league. This season, the Coyotes have a 5-2 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 8-7 record.
Entering the game, goalie Karel Vejmelka has started 10 games this season. His current record stands at 2-6, and his save percentage is 89.2%.
The Sabres are set to face Arizona with a 11-14-3 record. Their track record as favorites is 4-4-1, while they maintain 7-11-2 when considered underdogs. When they have hit the road, they have a 6-7-2 record this season, and they are 5-8-1 at home.
In terms of their offensive performance, the Sabres are averaging 2.8 goals per game this season, putting them in the 21st spot in the NHL. When it comes to shots on goal per game, they are ranked 13th in the league. Looking at how the Sabres’ offense is performing during power plays, they are 25th in power play goals and 19th in shorthanded goals.
Goalie Devon Levi gets the start and has made 10 starts this season. His record at this point is 4-4, and his save percentage is 89.1%.
According to our analysis, we anticipate the Sabres to win this one with a projected score of 4-2.
Buffalo Sabres vs Arizona Coyotes Betting Tips
- Take the Sabres on the moneyline
- The Sabres should also cover at -1.5
- Our NHL model projects 6 goals, and we suggest taking the under
Buffalo Sabres Injury Report
- Zemgus Girgensons – Lower Body – Out
- Alex Tuch – Lower Body – Out
- Jordan Greenway – Upper Body – Out
- Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen – Illness – Questionable
- Jack Quinn – Achilles – Out
Arizona Coyotes Injury Report
- Jakub Voracek – Head – Out
- Shea Weber – Ankle – Out
- Bryan Little – Ear – Out
- Travis Boyd – Upper Body – Out
- Barrett Hayton – Upper Body – Out
- Jack McBain – Lower Body – Out
- Vladislav Kolyachonok – Lower Body – Out
