- Game: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Tuesday, October 17, 2023
- Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY
- TV: ESPN
- Odds/Point Spread: Lightning (-105) Sabres (-115)
The Tampa Bay Lightning (1-2-0) will face the Buffalo Sabres (0-2-0) at KeyBank Center on Tuesday. The Lightning are favored at -105, while the Sabres are the underdogs with odds of -115. The total points for the game is set at 7.
Tampa Bay Lightning @ Buffalo Sabres Odds
Moneyline
Tampa Bay Lightning -105
Buffalo Sabres -115
Puck Line
Tampa Bay Lightning 1.5 (-240)
Buffalo Sabres -1.5 (+200)
Total
Over 7.0 (+110)
Under 7.0 (-130)
Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook (USA), Bodog Sportsbook (Canada)
Tampa Bay suffered a 5-2 loss in their last game against the Senators. They struggled offensively, only managing to score 2 goals out of 24 shots. The Lightning currently have 11 goals for the season, ranking 7th in the league, and have allowed 14. They have a points percentage of .333 and have converted on 33.33% of their power play opportunities. Defensively, they have surrendered 13 goals at even strength and have a save percentage of .874.
Buffalo also faced a defeat in their previous game against the Islanders, losing 3-2. They have scored 3 goals so far this season and have allowed 8. The Sabres have a power play percentage of 0.00% and a penalty kill rate of 85.71%. Their goalie, Devon Levi, has a save percentage of .900 and a percentage of quality starts at 55.6%.
Based on the stats and odds, my pick for tonight’s game is Tampa Bay Lightning (-154).
The Pick: Tampa Bay Lightning (-105)
