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The New York Rangers (8-2-1, fourth in the Eastern Conference) square off against an opponent at the opposite end of the standings, the Buffalo Sabres (5-7-1, 14th in the Eastern Conference), on Thursday, November 7 at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
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As hockey play continues, prepare for the matchup by checking out which club we predict will pick up the victory in Thursday's game.
The Sabres have a 5-4-1 record during their last 10 contests. They have scored 38 total goals (five power-play goals on 28 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 17.9%) while conceding 33 goals to their opponents.
Rangers vs. Sabres Predictions for Thursday
Our computer projections model for this matchup predicts a final result of Rangers 5, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Rangers (-202)
- Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Rangers (-1.5)
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Rangers Splits and Trends
- The Rangers have an 8-2-1 record overall, with a -1-1 record in matchups that have required overtime.
- In the three games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has a 2-0-1 record (good for five points).
- In the one game this season the Rangers recorded just one goal, they lost.
- New York has won both games this season when it scored a pair of goals (2-0-0, four points).
- The Rangers have scored at least three goals eight times, and are 6-1-1 in those games (to register 13 points).
- In the six games when New York has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it picked up nine points after finishing 4-1-1.
- 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 -1-1 record in overtime contests this season and a 5-7-1 overall record.
- This season the Sabres registered just 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 outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 2-3-0 (four points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in eight games, going 3-4-1 to record 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 | 23rd |
| 6th | 28.13% | Power Play % | 12.82% | 31st |
| 1st | 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+
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- Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York
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