The Buffalo Sabres (7-3-0) and'Carolina Hurricanes (7-2-1) meet Friday at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Sabres vs. Hurricanes odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Sabres have been an offensive powerhouse during their 3-game win streak. They topped the Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings and Pittsburgh Penguins by a combined score of 18-9 and covered the puck line in the past 2 outings. To no one’s surprise, the Over is 3-0 during the run.
The Hurricanes played a seesaw affair on the road against the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday, eventually winning 4-3 in a shootout.
This will be the 2nd back-to-back situation of the season for the Canes. They won 4-3 in OT at the Philadelphia Flyers Oct. 29 after getting demolished by the New York Islanders in the front end of the set in their first back-to-back.