Senators vs. Sabres Prediction & Picks - April 2

The Ottawa Senators (38-26-10) will try to halt a three-game losing streak when they square off against the Buffalo Sabres (46-21-8) at home on Thursday, April 2 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+.

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Here's our prediction for who will secure the win in Thursday's game.

The Sabres have put up a 6-2-2 record over their last 10 games. They have scored 30 total goals (seven power-play goals on 27 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 25.9%) while allowing 24 goals to their opponents.

Senators vs. Sabres Predictions for Thursday

Our computer projection model for this contest calls for a final tally of Senators 4, Sabres 3.

• Moneyline Pick: Senators (-119)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)

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Senators Splits and Trends

• The Senators are 38-26-10 overall and 6-10-16 in overtime games.
• Ottawa has 35 points (13-10-9) in the 32 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
• In the nine games this season the Senators scored only one goal, they finished 0-8-1.
• Ottawa has scored exactly two goals in 17 games this season (6-7-4 record, 16 points).
• The Senators are 32-10-5 in the 47 games when they have scored three or more goals (to record 69 points).
• In the 26 games when Ottawa has scored a lone power-play goal, it registered 35 points after finishing 15-6-5.
• In the 49 games when it outshot its opponent, Ottawa is 30-16-3 (63 points).
• The Senators' opponents have had more shots in 22 games. The Senators finished 7-8-7 in those contests (21 points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

• The Sabres have earned a record of 8-8-16 in overtime matchups to contribute to an overall mark of 46-21-8.
• Buffalo has earned 28 points (10-3-8) in its 21 games that finished with a one-goal margin.
• This season the Sabres scored only one goal in seven games and they finished 0-6-1 in those matchups.
• When Buffalo has scored exactly two goals this season, they've earned 12 points (6-8-0 record).
• The Sabres have scored more than two goals 51 times, earning 87 points from those matchups (40-4-7).
• This season, Buffalo has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 27 games has a record of 18-5-4 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 18-10-2 (38 points).
• The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 45 games. The Sabres finished 28-11-6 in those contests (62 points).

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Senators vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: ESPN+
• Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Ontario

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