Ottawa's offense is seventh in the NHL in scoring (3.82 goals per game) and third on the power play, while the defense is eighth in goals allowed (3.00 per game). Ottawa is on a 15-10 run after a 3-0 shutout of Seattle and is working on two days of rest. Buffalo's offense is 16th in goals scored with the worst power play (8.6%) in the league, while the defense is 26th in goals allowed and 23rd in save percentage (.888). They have losing records both home and away. The Sabres have lost three in a row by an 11-6 count despite playing two of those at home. Play Ottawa.
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March 25, 2025 7:00pm ET
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Ottawa Senators
#13
Buffalo Sabres
#14
Lines & Odds
-1.5 (+154)
Puckline
+1.5 (-177)
-160
Moneyline
+138
OVER 6 (-125)
Total
UNDER 6 (+105)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 57% of the public money was on Ottawa Senators to win on the moneyline. And, 65% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Ottawa would win by a score of 3.2 to 2.9 with Ottawa winning on the moneyline, Buffalo winning on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.
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January 9, 2025 7:00pm ET
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Buffalo Sabres
#31
Ottawa Senators
#32
Lines & Odds
+1.5 (-197)
Puckline
-1.5 (+168)
+127
Moneyline
-146
OVER 6 (-105)
Total
UNDER 6 (-115)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 67% of the public money was on Ottawa Senators to win on the moneyline. And, 63% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Buffalo would win by a score of 3.7 to 2.4 with Buffalo winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.
Final Score
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Buffalo Sabres 
2
2
0
4
Ottawa Senators
0
0
0
0
November 5, 2024 7:00pm ET
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Ottawa Senators
#5
Buffalo Sabres
#6
Lines & Odds
-1.5 (+210)
Puckline
+1.5 (-253)
-115
Moneyline
-103
OVER 6 (-115)
Total
UNDER 6 (-105)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 56% of the public money was on Ottawa Senators to win on the moneyline. And, 62% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Ottawa would win by a score of 4.2 to 2.1 with Ottawa winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going OVER the total.
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This pick was released to clients on November 05, 2024 at 1:00PM ET.
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Ottawa at Buffalo
November 5, 2024
7:00 PM Eastern
Final Score
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Ottawa Senators
0
1
0
1
Buffalo Sabres
1
1
3
5
March 27, 2024 7:07pm ET
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Ottawa Senators
#49
Buffalo Sabres
#50
Lines & Odds
+1.5 (-201)
Puckline
-1.5 (+171)
+117
Moneyline
-137
OVER 6.5 (+105)
Total
UNDER 6.5 (-125)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 75% of the public money was on Buffalo Sabres to win on the moneyline. And, 64% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Buffalo would win by a score of 3.0 to 1.6 with Buffalo winning on the moneyline, Ottawa winning on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.
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This pick was released to clients on March 27, 2024 at 7:45AM ET.
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Ottawa at Buffalo
March 27, 2024
7:07 PM Eastern
It would take something just short of a miracle for either of these teams to make the playoffs. The Sabres are off a long trip to the West Coast and they salvaged four points out of a possible 10, allowing a total of 18 goals, or 3.6 per game. Ottawa isn't showing any quit, going 5-3 in their past eight games, and they've scored five goals in back-to-back wins over the Oilers and Devils. The Senators are 23-20 in their last 43 trips to Buffalo, and own a dazzling 18.1% ROI in the 43 games. There isn't much distance between these teams in terms of talent, and the Senators have a long successful history here. Make the play on Ottawa.
Final Score
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Ottawa Senators
5
0
1
6
Buffalo Sabres
0
2
0
2
January 11, 2024 7:07pm ET
@
Ottawa Senators
#37
Buffalo Sabres
#38
Lines & Odds
+1.5 (-215)
Puckline
-1.5 (+178)
+106
Moneyline
-125
OVER 7 (+105)
Total
UNDER 7 (-130)
Public Consensus
Who was the public on? 67% of the public money was on Buffalo Sabres to win on the moneyline. And, 52% of the bets were on the game to go OVER the total.
Computer Predictions
My computer prediction for this game was that Ottawa would win by a score of 2.7 to 2.1 with Ottawa winning on the moneyline and on the puckline and the game going UNDER the total.
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Ottawa at Buffalo
January 11, 2024
7:07 PM Eastern
The teams have split the first two meetings this season and Ottawa won the latest one 5-1 on Dec. 31 as Anton Forsberg stopped 45 of 46 shots for the Senators and he's expected in net tonight. Ottawa has won five of the past eight meetings and it will attempt to snap a four-game skid that happened on a rough western swing capped by a 6-3 loss at Calgary on Tuesday. Buffalo has lost six of 10, including 5-2 to Seattle on Tuesday when the Kraken broke it open with three third-period goals. Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is probable for the Sabres and he is 8-8-2 with a 3.01 goals-against average and he has allowed 12 goals his past four starts and that includes a 9-4 loss to Columbus when he gave up five of the goals. Take the Senators - Max Play.
Final Score
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Ottawa Senators
1
0
2
3
Buffalo Sabres
3
1
1
5
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