The Buffalo Sabres (38-37-5) visit the Florida Panthers (50-24-6) on Saturday at Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Fla.. Puck drop is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Panthers odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
Season series: Panthers lead 2-0
The Sabres have been eliminated from the postseason contention, but they haven’t given up. Buffalo has posted 3 wins in the past 5 games, and it has a winning record (5-4-0) in the past 9 outings since March 24. The Under is 3-1-2 in the past 6 contests.
The Panthers are just 1 point back of the Boston Bruins for the Atlantic Division lead, although the B’s have a game in hand. Florida has posted a 24-13-2 record at home, and it has a plus-64 goal differential, tied for the best mark in the NHL with the Carolina Hurricanes.