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The New York Rangers (8-2-1) host the Buffalo Sabres (5-7-1) at Madison Square Garden on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The Rangers have won three straight at home.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we project to capture the win in Thursday's game.
The Sabres' offense has totaled 38 goals during their past 10 games, while their defense has given up 33 goals. They have registered 28 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored five goals (17.9%). They are 5-4-1 over those contests.
Rangers vs. Sabres Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this game predicts a final tally of Rangers 5, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-199)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers are 8-2-1 overall and -1-1 in overtime contests.
- New York has five points (2-0-1) in the three games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Rangers scored just one goal, they lost.
- New York has won both games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-0-0, four points).
- The Rangers have scored three or more goals in eight games (6-1-1, 13 points).
- In the six games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it has a 4-1-1 record (nine points).
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, New York is 4-0-1 (nine points).
- The Rangers have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 4-2-0 to record eight points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a 5-7-1 record this season and are -1-1 in contests that have gone to overtime.
- This season the Sabres registered only one goal in four games and they lost every time.
- Buffalo failed to win the only game this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Sabres have scored more than two goals in eight games, earning 11 points from those contests.
- Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in three games this season and has registered two point from those matchups.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Buffalo has posted a record of 2-3-0 (four points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in eight games. The Sabres finished 3-4-1 in those matchups (seven points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Rangers Rank | Rangers AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th | 4 | Goals Scored | 3.15 | 15th |
| 1st | 2.18 | Goals Allowed | 3.31 | 23rd |
| 9th | 31.4 | Shots | 29.3 | 17th |
| 28th | 32.9 | Shots Allowed | 30.5 | 24th |
| 6th | 28.13% | Power Play % | 12.82% | 31st |
| 2nd | 92.31% | Penalty Kill % | 73.81% | 24th |
Rangers vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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