Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers 4/10/23 – Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers both hope to cap off an impressive season. The Sabres currently boast a 39-32-7 record and with back-to-back victories, they may have an outside shot at making the playoffs in the late season. The Rangers currently boast a 47-21-12 record, good enough for third place in the Metropolitan Division. In this exciting game, the New York Rangers expected to claim the victory as per NHL betting experts.
Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers
Date & Time: Monday, April 10, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
Location: Madison Square Garden New York, NY
TV: MSG+
Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers 4/10/23 Betting Odds
Sabres
Moneyline: +160
Puckline: +1.5 (-149)
Total: 6.5 over (-125)
Rangers
Moneyline: -200
Puckline: -1.5 (+121)
Total: 6.5 under (+102)
Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers Analysis
The Buffalo Sabres enter their next game feeling confident after earning a 4-3 victory against the Hurricanes in their previous matchup. In that contest, Buffalo finished 4 of 30 shots they attempted on goal and converted all 4 opportunities on power play attempts for one goal. Furthermore, Buffalo earned 4 minutes in the box for this encounter.Buffalo Sabres opponents have created 218 power play opportunities and scored 59 goals on those attempts. Buffalo has seen 2,588 shots taken against them and holds a save percentage of 0.890 while taking 2,517 shots with an effective shooting percentage of 11.1%. At even strength, the Buffalo Sabres have given up 225 goals while scoring 218 of their own. Buffalo has had 260 power play opportunities this season and scored 62 goals during those advantages for a percentage of 23.85%. For the current campaign, Buffalo has earned 85 points with an efficiency rating of 0.545; when looking at scoring statistics, Buffalo has notched 280 goals while conceding 284.
Their last time out, New York Rangers faced off against the Blue Jackets in a matchup that saw the Rangers come out on top by a score of 4-0. Despite having two chances on the power play, they weren’t able to capitalize. Out of 28 shots on goal taken during this contest, 4 goals were scored by New York from their 28 attempts. New York has attempted 2,530 shots and achieved a shooting percentage of 10.63%, while allowing their opponents 2,345 attempts. They have recorded a penalty kill rate of 80.91% on 220 power play chances, while their save percentage sits at 91.0%. With 241 power play chances created, NY’s power play rate stands at 23.65%. The New York Rangers have scored 269 goals at even strength and 57 while on the power play this season, while allowing 211 goals total across both formats 169 goals scored at even strength, 42 when they had fewer men on ice. So far this season, they have 269 goals scored, 106 points earned, and an overall points percentage of 0.663.
Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers Against the Spread
The total has gone OVER in 8 of Buffalo’s last 12 games. Buffalo are 4-1 SU in their last 5 games. Buffalo are 1-6 SU in their last 7 games against NY Rangers. The total has gone OVER in 4 of Buffalo’s last 6 games on the road. Buffalo are 0-6 SU in their last 6 games when playing on the road against NY Rangers.
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Rangers’ last 6 games. NY Rangers are 10-4 SU in their last 14 games. The total has gone UNDER in 10 of NY Rangers’ last 14 games against Buffalo. NY Rangers are 6-1 SU in their last 7 games at home. NY Rangers are 6-0 SU in their last 6 games when playing at home against Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers Free Pick
The Sabres are hoping for an upset and a late push into the playoffs, but the Rangers are one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference and should control this game from the start. According to NHL betting forums, New York should win and cover the spread in an impressive home win.
Free Pick: New York Rangers -1.5 (+121)
