Panthers vs. Sabres Prediction & Picks - October 12

Florida Panthers v Ottawa Senators

The Florida Panthers (1-1) visit the Buffalo Sabres (0-3), who have dropped three straight, on Saturday, October 12 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Prepare for this matchup with a glimpse at who we predict will come out on top in Saturday's contest.

Panthers vs. Sabres Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this encounter calls for a final tally of Panthers 9, Sabres 0.

  • Moneyline Pick: Panthers (-149)
  • Total Pick: Under 6 (computer predicts 5.7 goals on average)
  • Spread Pick: Panthers (-1.5)

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Panthers Splits and Trends

  • The Panthers had a 52-24-6 record overall, with a 12-8-20 record in matchups that required overtime, last season.
  • In the 39 games Florida played that were decided by one goal, it had a 25-8-6 record (good for 56 points).
  • In the 13 games last season the Panthers registered only one goal, they finished 0-11-2 (two points).
  • Florida scored exactly two goals in 13 games last season (8-2-3 record, 19 points).
  • The Panthers scored more than two goals 73 times, and went 60-10-3 in those games (to record 123 points).
  • In the 37 games when Florida scored a single power-play goal, it had a 30-6-1 record (61 points).
  • In the 79 games last season when it outshot its opponent, Florida was 51-22-6 (108 points).
  • The Panthers' opponent had more shots in 21 games last season. The Panthers went 13-6-2 in those contests (28 points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

  • The Sabres put up a record of 6-6-12 in overtime games last season to contribute to an overall mark of 39-37-6.
  • Buffalo accumulated 23 points (9-11-5) in its 25 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
  • Last season the Sabres recorded just one goal in 13 games, and they finished 0-12-1.
  • When Buffalo scored exactly two goals last season, they amassed nine points (3-13-3 record).
  • The Sabres scored three or more goals in 45 games, earning 74 points from those contests.
  • Last season Buffalo recorded a lone power-play goal in 27 games, posting a record of 14-10-3.
  • When outshooting its opponent last season, Buffalo was 22-21-1 (45 points).
  • The Sabres were outshot by their opponents in 35 games last season, going 15-15-5 to register 35 points.

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Team Stats Comparison (2023-24)

Panthers Rank Panthers AVG Sabres AVG Sabres Rank
11th 3.23 Goals Scored 2.98 23rd
1st 2.41 Goals Allowed 2.96 11th
2nd 33.7 Shots 30.9 15th
3rd 27.8 Shots Allowed 29.3 9th
8th 23.51% Power Play % 16.59% 29th
6th 82.47% Penalty Kill % 79.84% 13th

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