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The Florida Panthers (6-3-1) visit the Buffalo Sabres (4-4-1), who have won three straight, on Monday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Ahead of this matchup, here is who we project to bring home the win in Monday's hockey game.
Panthers vs. Sabres Predictions for Monday
Our computer model for this game expects a final score of Sabres 4, Panthers 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (+125)
- Total Pick: Over 6.5 (computer predicts 6.7 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Panthers Splits and Trends
- The Panthers have finished 1-1-2 in overtime games to contribute to an overall record of 6-3-1.
- Florida is 3-0-1 (seven points) in its four games decided by one goal.
- In the two games this season the Panthers registered only one goal, they lost both times.
- Florida finished 0-1-1 in the two games this season when it scored a pair of goals (registering one point).
- The Panthers have scored more than two goals six times, and are 6-0-0 in those games.
- In the five games when Florida has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 3-1-1 to record seven points.
- In the four games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Florida is 3-1-0 (six points).
- The Panthers have been outshot by opponents four times, and went 2-1-1 (five points).
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres (4-4-1 overall) have posted a record of -1-1 in games that have gone to OT this season.
- This season the Sabres scored only one goal in three games and they lost every time.
- The Sabres have earned nine points in their six games with more than two goals scored.
- Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in one game this season and won.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 2-2-0 (four points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents five times this season, and earned five points in those games.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Panthers Rank | Panthers AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14th | 3.3 | Goals Scored | 3.33 | 13th |
| 20th | 3.3 | Goals Allowed | 3.44 | 22nd |
| 14th | 29.8 | Shots | 28 | 20th |
| 15th | 28.5 | Shots Allowed | 29.8 | 19th |
| 15th | 20% | Power Play % | 3.85% | 32nd |
| 4th | 89.29% | Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 16th |
Panthers vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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