Panthers vs. Sabres Prediction & Picks - Feb. 27

The Florida Panthers (30-25-3) host the Buffalo Sabres (33-19-6) at Amerant Bank Arena on Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+, with both teams back in action after a win. The Panthers are coming off a 5-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs, while the Sabres took down the New Jersey Devils 2-1 in their most recent outing.

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To prepare for this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Friday's hockey game.

The Sabres have totaled 39 goals over their last 10 games, while giving up 25 goals. A total of 28 power-play opportunities during that span have netted six power-play goals (21.4%). They are 7-2-1 over those games.

Panthers vs. Sabres Predictions for Friday

Our computer model for this matchup calls for a final tally of Panthers 4, Sabres 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-116)
• Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.4 goals on average)
• Spread Pick: Pick Em

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Panthers Splits and Trends

• The Panthers have a 30-25-3 record overall, with a 6-3-9 record in contests that have required overtime.
• Florida has 26 points (12-3-2) in the 17 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• The 14 times this season the Panthers ended a game with only one goal, they went 2-11-1 (five points).
• Florida has scored two goals in 10 games this season (2-6-2 record, six points).
• The Panthers have scored more than two goals 33 times, and are 26-7-0 in those games (to register 52 points).
• In the 22 games when Florida has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it has a 12-9-1 record (25 points).
• In the 39 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 19-17-3 (41 points).
• The Panthers have been outshot by opponents 19 times, and went 11-8-0 (22 points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

• The Sabres have a record of 33-19-6 this season and are 6-6-12 in overtime matchups.
• In the 13 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 16 points.
• This season the Sabres scored only one goal in six games and they finished 0-5-1 in those matchups.
• When Buffalo has scored two goals this season, they've earned six points (3-7-0 record).
• The Sabres have scored at least three goals in 39 games, earning 65 points from those contests.
• Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has recorded 28 points from those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 11-8-2 (24 points).
• The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 37 times this season, and earned 48 points in those games.

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Panthers vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Friday, February 27, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, Florida

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