The New York Islanders (3-5-2) will aim to halt a three-game losing streak when they square off against the Buffalo Sabres (4-5-1) on the road on Friday, November 1 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our prediction for who will secure the win in Friday's matchup.
Sabres vs. Islanders Predictions for Friday
Our computer model for this matchup predicts a final score of Sabres 4, Islanders 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-118)
- Total Pick: Over 5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sabres (-1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres are 4-5-1 overall and -1-1 in overtime matchups.
- In the three games this season the Sabres recorded just one goal, they lost every time.
- Buffalo has lost the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Sabres have scored three or more goals six times, and are 4-1-1 in those games (to record nine points).
- In the two games when Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal, it went 1-1-0 to register two points.
- In the four games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 2-2-0 (four points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents six times, and went 2-3-1 (five points).
Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders have a record of 3-5-2 this season and are 2-2-4 in overtime contests.
- New York has earned four points (1-1-2) in its four games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Islanders recorded only one goal in one game and they lost that matchup.
- The Islanders have scored at least three goals in five games, earning seven points from those contests.
- This season, New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in four games and picked up five points with a record of 2-1-1.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, New York has posted a record of 2-3-1 (five points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in two games, going 1-0-1 to record three points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Islanders AVG | Islanders Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16th | 3.2 | Goals Scored | 2.1 | 32nd |
| 25th | 3.6 | Goals Allowed | 2.9 | 9th |
| 21st | 28 | Shots | 32.1 | 5th |
| 22nd | 29.9 | Shots Allowed | 26.3 | 5th |
| 32nd | 6.9% | Power Play % | 12.9% | 28th |
| 23rd | 74.19% | Penalty Kill % | 62.5% | 31st |
Sabres vs. Islanders Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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