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The Buffalo Sabres (24-27-5) take a three-game road losing streak into a matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes (33-21-4) on Thursday, February 27 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
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Here's our prediction for who will claim the victory in Thursday's game.
The Sabres are 7-3-0 over the past 10 contests, putting up 40 total goals (three power-play goals on 29 power-play opportunities during that time, for a conversion rate of 10.3%). They have conceded 27 goals to their opponents.
Hurricanes vs. Sabres Predictions for Thursday
Our computer model for this contest expects a final score of Hurricanes 4, Sabres 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Hurricanes (-218)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Hurricanes (-1.5)
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Hurricanes Splits and Trends
- The Hurricanes are 4-4-8 in overtime contests as part of a 33-21-4 overall record.
- Carolina is 9-4-2 (20 points) in its 15 games decided by one goal.
- In the four games this season the Hurricanes scored only one goal, they lost every time.
- Carolina has taken six points from the 11 games this season when it scored exactly two goals (2-7-2 record).
- The Hurricanes have scored three or more goals 38 times, and are 31-5-2 in those games (to register 64 points).
- In the 18 games when Carolina has recorded a lone power-play goal, it went 9-6-3 to register 21 points.
- When it has outshot opponents, Carolina is 25-15-4 (54 points).
- The Hurricanes have been outshot by opponents in 13 games, going 7-6-0 to register 14 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have a record of 24-27-5 this season and are 4-5-9 in overtime contests.
- In the 18 games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 20 points.
- This season the Sabres recorded just one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
- Buffalo has three points (1-10-1) when scoring two goals this season.
- The Sabres have scored three or more goals 34 times, earning 48 points from those matchups (22-8-4).
- Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in 21 games this season and has registered 19 points from those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 9-12-1 (19 points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 34 games. The Sabres went 15-15-4 in those matchups (34 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Hurricanes Rank | Hurricanes AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9th | 3.22 | Goals Scored | 3.21 | 10th |
| 8th | 2.79 | Goals Allowed | 3.36 | 29th |
| 2nd | 31.7 | Shots | 28 | 19th |
| 1st | 25.1 | Shots Allowed | 28.9 | 20th |
| 24th | 19.41% | Power Play % | 16.67% | 27th |
| 2nd | 84.3% | Penalty Kill % | 77.51% | 20th |
Hurricanes vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina
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