Buffalo (5-7-1) at NY Rangers (8-2-1)
- When: Nov 7 2024, 8:00 PM
- Where: Madison Square Garden, New York, NY, USA
- Where to watch: MSG
Buffalo Sabres @ New York Rangers
Moneyline
Buffalo Sabres +160
New York Rangers -185
Buffalo Sabres @ New York Rangers
Puck Line
Buffalo Sabres 1.5 (-155)
New York Rangers -1.5 (+133)
Buffalo Sabres @ New York Rangers
Total
Over 6.5 (-112)
Under 6.5 (-108)
- Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
- Get real-time live scores & latest betting odds here!
Team Stats
| Sabres | Rangers | |
| 5-7-1 | Record | 8-2-1 |
| 1-3-1 | Away & Home | 4-1-1 |
| 5-4-1 | Last 10 | 7-2-1 |
| W1 | Streak | W2 |
Last Matchup:
NYR 4-3, December 23rd, 2023
Game Preview
The New York Rangers are picking up wins, but their offense has shown some inconsistency, prompting coach Peter Laviolette to shake up the forward lines. Laviolette paired Mika Zibanejad with Artemi Panarin and Alexis Lafreniere, while Chris Kreider joined Vincent Trochek and Reilly Smith—a change that paid off. The Rangers will maintain this lineup as they aim for a third straight victory against the Buffalo Sabres on Thursday.
Laviolette made the adjustments following back-to-back games where the Rangers were heavily outshot, including a 5-3 loss to Washington and a narrow 2-1 win over Ottawa. Zibanejad responded with three assists in Sunday’s 5-2 win over the Islanders, with Kreider and Panarin both finding the back of the net.
The new lineup also boosted the Rangers’ shot production, hitting 40 shots for the third time this season. Across those games, the Rangers have outscored opponents 18-4.
On defense, Laviolette reunited Ryan Lindgren with Adam Fox and paired K’Andre Miller with Jacob Trouba. With extensive experience together, these pairings bring stability, with Fox and Lindgren logging 320 games together and Miller and Trouba with 354.
Buffalo, meanwhile, has been gaining momentum with a 5-4-1 record since their early-season struggles. They broke a three-game skid with a 5-1 win over Ottawa on Tuesday, highlighted by JJ Peterka’s two power-play goals and Tage Thompson’s 11 shots on goal. Buffalo, now 5-for-17 on the power play over their last five games, is showing improvement after a slow start in man-advantage situations.
The Sabres are hoping to build on this success, but the Rangers hold a strong record in this matchup, going 12-1-3 in the past 16 meetings with Buffalo. Thursday’s game presents a key opportunity for both teams, with New York focused on consistency and Buffalo aiming to keep up their recent scoring surge.
NHL Parlay Picks & Predictions
Final Score: NY Rangers 5-2
The Pick: NY Rangers -185 & Over 6½ (-112)
A $100 Parlay Bet will return $292
NHL Odds source: Bovada Sportsbook
