Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres 2/1/23 – The Carolina Hurricanes will travel to Buffalo to face the Sabres at KeyBank Center. Carolina’s record is 32-9-8. Buffalo’s record is 26-19-4. NHL betting lines are up to date in this awesome battle.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres
Date & Time: Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 7:30 PM ET
Location: KeyBank Center
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Odds
Hurricanes
Moneyline: -169
Puckline: -1.5 (+135)
Total: 6.5 over (-110)
Sabres
Moneyline: +135
Puckline: +1.5 (-155)
Total: 6.5 under (-110)
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Analysis
Carolina Hurricanes is at the back of a back to back. Recent performances by the Hurricanes’ offense have been very impressive. In nine of their ten games, they scored three goals or more. Carolina is 11th in goals per match and third in shots per match. Martin Necas is the team’s leader with 45 points. Sebastian Aho is also tied for second with 21 goals. Aho has 44 points for the season. Andrei Svechnikov has 39 points. Carolina’s defense and goaltending have been outstanding this season. They are ranked fourth in goals against per match and first in shots against each game.
This season, Buffalo Sabres has the best offense in the league. They are first in goals per match and 12th in shots. In seven of their nine previous games, the Sabres scored at least three goals. With 68 points, Tage Thompson is the leader of the team. In seven of the nine last games, Thompson has scored at least one point. Thompson is fifth in league goals and fifth in points. Alex Tuch has 54 and Jeff Skinner 50 points. This season, the Sabres have struggled in defense and goaltending. They are 22nd in goals against per match and 25th for shots against per match.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Against the Spread
Hurricanes are 3-2 in their last 5 games. Hurricanes are 1-4 in their last 5 games against the spread. Hurricanes are 12-14 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 3 of Hurricanes’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 10 of Hurricanes’ 23 last games at home.
The Sabres are 3-2 in their last 5 games. The Sabres are 4-1 in their last 5 games against the spread. The Sabres are 16-8 in their road games against the spread. The totals have gone OVER in 0 of Sabres’ last 5 games. The totals have gone OVER in 14 of Sabres’ 25 last games at home.
Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Free Pick
Carolina is playing in the fourth game of a back to back. They will be tired and they will have trouble slowing down Buffalo’s high-powered, well-rested offense. Since Saturday, the Sabres haven’t played in a game since. This season, Buffalo is the league’s best offense. They are first in goals per match. Carolina is on the backend of a back-to-back and will not cover the puckline, so Buffalo will win this matchup at their home. Take Buffalo’s moneyline according to the latest NHL betting trends.
Free Pick: Buffalo Sabres (+135)
