The Buffalo Sabres (32-26-4) face the New York Islanders (32-25-8) on Tuesday. Puck drop at UBS Arena is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+/Hulu). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the'Sabres vs. Islanders odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions.
The Sabres have hit the skids a little, dropping 3 of the past 4 games overall, while yielding 3 or more goals in 5 straight, and 12 of the past 14, outings. Buffalo finds itself 3 points out of the last wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
The Islanders earned a 4-1 matinee win against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday. New York has cashed the Under in 5 straight games while alternating wins and losses.
Buffalo won the most recent meeting 3-2 score in overtime at KeyBank Center on Jan. 19. This is the 2nd of 3 regular-season meetings, with the final meeting scheduled for March 25 in New York.