Canucks vs Sabres Prediction, Odds & Picks Nov 15

Buffalo Sabres and Vancouver Canucks are playing each other in Buffalo on November 15. The Sabres have lost five straight games and are struggling. Vancouver has lost three straight and four of its last five games.

Sabres have lost five straight games and Vancouver has lost three straight and four of its last five. NHL betting odds have it as a toss-up between the Sabres and the Canucks.

Vancouver's penalty kill (PK) is the worst in the NHL at 61.8 percent. The Canucks are -5 on special teams despite having more PP opportunities than opponents. They are not as bad on 5-on-5 as they seem, as their goal-tending is better than their 5/5 performance.

Buffalo's offense has slowed to a crawl and it's averaging just 2.4 goals per game in its last five games. The Sabres have been outscored by double in this stretch. Their defense is last in the NHL, with 4.8 goals allowed per match. Eric Comrie is the team's best backup goalie, but he's struggled in his last three starts.

Canucks and Sabres have been evenly matched in recent history. Canucks have won five of the last 10 meetings.

Buffalo Sabres are listed at -120 in our Vegas NHL lines. The Vancouver Canucks are +100. Buffalo Sabres have a 54.55% chance to win, while Vancouver is 50.00%.