The Buffalo Sabres (24-31-6), losers of six straight road games, visit the Florida Panthers (39-21-3) at Amerant Bank Arena on Saturday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we project to come out on top in Saturday's contest.
During the last 10 outings for the Sabres, their offense has totaled 36 goals while their defense has given up 36 (they have a 4-5-1 record in those games). In 28 power-play opportunities during that span, they have capitalized with five goals (17.9% success rate).
Panthers vs. Sabres Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Panthers 4, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-261)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers are 6-3-9 in overtime games on their way to a 39-21-3 overall record.
- In the 14 games Florida has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 8-3-3 record (good for 19 points).
- The 12 times this season the Panthers ended a game with just one goal, they went 2-10-0 (four points).
- Florida has scored exactly two goals in seven games this season (3-3-1 record, seven points).
- The Panthers have scored three or more goals in 40 games (34-4-2, 70 points).
- In the 28 games when Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 20-5-3 to register 43 points.
- In the 38 games when it outshot its opponent, Florida is 24-12-2 (50 points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents in 18 games, going 10-7-1 to register 21 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a 24-31-6 record this season and are 4-6-10 in matchups that have needed overtime.
- Buffalo has earned 21 points (8-7-5) in its 20 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Sabres scored only one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
- When Buffalo has scored a pair of goals this season, they've earned three points (1-13-1 record).
- The Sabres have scored at least three goals in 36 games, earning 49 points from those contests.
- Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in 24 games this season and has registered 19 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 9-13-2 (20 points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 37 games. The Sabres finished 15-18-4 in those matchups (34 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th | 3.25 | Goals Scored | 3.18 | 11th |
| 9th | 2.73 | Goals Allowed | 3.49 | 30th |
| 2nd | 31.9 | Shots | 27.9 | 19th |
| 6th | 26.8 | Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| 10th | 23.81% | Power Play % | 16.95% | 27th |
| 13th | 80.33% | Penalty Kill % | 76.76% | 22nd |
Panthers vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida
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