#Craig Anderson

Welp, we are officially starting the second half of the Buffalo Sabres 2022-23 season. Can they kick it off with a win over a division rival? The Buffalo Sabres don't play well at home, having compiled just a 9-11-2 record at the KeyBank Center. However, they are playing better at midseason than anyone would have expected, sporting a 21-18-2…

The Florida Panthers will play the Buffalo Sabres on Monday afternoon at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Florida Panthers Preview The Florida Panthers are 20-20-4 this season after they defeated the Vancouver Canucks by a score of 4-3 in their last game. Florida was out shot by a total of 38-35 and went 2-3 on the power play in the game.…

The Winnipeg Jets will travel to the KeyBank Center to face off with the Buffalo Sabres for some Thursday night hockey. It's time to continue our NHL odds series with a Jets-Sabres prediction and pick. On Tuesday, the Jets lost a 7-5 thriller to the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesar's Arena. Mark Scheifele, Nikolaj, and Neal Pionk each had a goal…

Game: Winnipeg Jets vs Buffalo Sabres Date: Thursday, January 12, 2023 Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY TV: MSG Network Odds/Point Spread: Jets (-130) Sabres (+108) The Buffalo Sabres (20-17-2) will go up against the Winnipeg Jets (26-14-1) at KeyBank Center on Thursday. The odds on this game have Winnipeg at -130 while Buffalo is coming in…

It wasn't the Winnipeg Jets' best performance on Tuesday night against Detroit. The Jets lost 7-5, thanks mainly to a poor outing from Connor Hellebuyck in net. But the NHL odds of that happening again should be slim as the Vezina Trophy contender could bounce back big against the Buffalo Sabres, who have their own netminding woes. Let's check the…

The Buffalo Sabres are becoming the feel-good story of the NHL this season. Buffalo is just four points out of a playoff spot entering play on Monday and has games in hand on every team its chasing. At the halfway point of the campaign, the Sabres have a legitimate chance to make the postseason for the first time since 2011. After dropping eight…

Two teams looking to climb the Eastern Conference standings will face off tonight, with the Philadelphia Flyers visiting the Buffalo Sabres. The Flyers will play for the second consecutive night after dropping a Sunday night tilt to the Toronto Maple Leafs, but they've still posted a 6-4 record over their last ten games. On the other hand, the…

Game: Seattle Kraken vs Buffalo Sabres Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2023 Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY TV: MSG Network Odds/Point Spread: Kraken (-110) Sabres (-110) KeyBank Center is the site where the Buffalo Sabres (20-15-2) will try to defeat the Seattle Kraken (22-12-4) on Tuesday. The moneyline on this contest has Seattle at -110 and…

Buffalo Sabres' forward Tage Thompson celebrates a goal against the Flyers. Welcome to VSiN's NHL Betting Guide for Monday, January 8, featuring odds, predictions and best bets. The guide also includes the latest news, projected starting goaltenders, and important injury updates. Whether you're a seasoned NHL bettor or just learning how to bet on…

The Buffalo Sabres lost a heartbreaker to the Pittsburgh Penguins in overtime last night, but they still did enough to pick up a point. The Buffalo Sabres, Jeff Skinner more than anyone else, need to find redemption in tonight's rematch against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Skinner's unnecessary cross check to Jake Guentzel's face put the Blue and Gold…

Ottawa Senators fans have wanted off the rollercoaster of inconsistency for over a decade. Perhaps the only consistency surrounding the team is their inconsistency. That's true for this season with a rotation of promising and disappointing streaks. It's also true after years of missing the playoffs and first-round appearances between the 2007…

The Minnesota Wild just beat the Tampa Bay Lightning to pick up their second straight win and the 9th out of their last 11 games overall. That's helped them vault up the standings in the Western Conference as they're now third in the Central Division with 46 points. As for Buffalo, they beat the Washington Capitals in overtime on Tuesday to pick up…

Game: Minnesota Wild vs Buffalo Sabres Date: Saturday, January 7, 2023 Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY TV: MSG Network Odds/Point Spread: Wild (-170) Sabres (+140) The Minnesota Wild (22-13-2) are traveling to KeyBank Center on Saturday where they will take on the Buffalo Sabres (19-15-2). The moneyline on this game has the Wild at -170 and…

Welcome to our Betting Guide brought to you by NHL Betting site Betway! Getting a little skin in the game can make watching NHL hockey even more exciting. During the 2022-23 season, Daily Faceoff will help you become an improved bettor thanks to this betting model and our betting tools. Each day we will look at each game, the, and the odds of each…

The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Washington Capitals in NHL action on Tuesday. Buffalo have found a bit of consistency lately and are placed fifth in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with 38 points. They will look to leave behind their last game loss and play better for a win and get back to a consistent run. Washington have played well…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Best Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for January 1. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Washington cruised to a 9-2 win and easily covered the puck line, but the Senators couldn't hold onto their 2-1 lead over the Red Wings and lost…

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Boston Bruins Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022 Location: TD Garden in Boston, MA TV: NESN Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (+184) Bruins (-225) TD Garden is the site where the Boston Bruins (28-4-3) will attempt to defeat the Buffalo Sabres (17-14-2) on Saturday. The odds on this game have Buffalo at+184 while Boston is coming in…

The Buffalo Sabres will take on the Boston Bruins in NHL action on Saturday. Buffalo have been inconsistent this season but have found a kind of consistency lately. Placed fifth in the Eastern Conference Atlantic Division with 36 points, they can move fourth in the standings with a win in this game. Boston have had a fantastic season so far with 28…

The Detroit Red Wings arrive in Buffalo having won two straight games against playoff-caliber teams. In comparison, the Sabres have endured punishing winter weather leading to two postponed games and an extra-long Holiday break. Before the break, the Sabres had won four straight games, and Tage Thompson continued to emerge as a franchise superstar,…

Game: Detroit Red Wings vs Buffalo Sabres Date: Thursday, December 29, 2022 Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY TV: MSG Network Odds/Point Spread: Red Wings (+146) Sabres (-178) The Buffalo Sabres (16-14-2) welcome the Detroit Red Wings (14-11-7) at KeyBank Center on Thursday. The line on this matchup has the Red Wings at+146 and the Sabres…

The Buffalo Sabres are 9-3-2 following their eight-game losing streak in November, but as a young team, there is no guarantee they keep this up. The Buffalo Sabres are 16-14-2 (34 points) and right in the thick of things in December. Given their high-octane ways, the Blue and Gold have shown they can hang with even the league's best teams. So will…

NHL goalie Andrew Hammond announced his retirement on Monday after six seasons. Here's what you need to know: Hammond said in his Twitter post that he wasn't able to make a full recovery due to an ankle injury during his time with the Montreal Canadiens. Prior to the Canadiens, Hammond was a member of the Ottawa Senators, playing a total of 55…

The last time the Buffalo Sabres and Vegas Golden Knights played each other, 11 goals were scored. Now, Buffalo is on a hot streak as it rematches Vegas. The NHL odds favor the hosting Golden Knights though Buffalo has scored at least four goals in 10 of its last 13 games. If it can find a way to slow Vegas down, it may finally win in Vegas. Let's…

The Battle of the QEW is set to go down tonight from Scotiabank Arena, with the Toronto Maple Leafs playing host to the Buffalo Sabres. After a solid start to the regular season, it's been a massive struggle of late for the visiting Sabres, who enter this matchup losers of seven straight games. For a team that was expected to take a step forward…

The Arizona Coyotes (10-14-4) have consistently been underdogs in NHL betting lines, and that's no different on Saturday night as they welcomet the Buffalo Sabres (14-14-2) at Mullett Arena. Both teams are coming off of victories, while the Sabres have won two games in a row. Craig Anderson is expected to start in goal for the Sabres, while Connor…

Buffalo Sabres vs Arizona Coyotes 12/17/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Buffalo Sabres will go against the Arizona Coyotes in NHL action in Mullett Arena, AZ, on Saturday, December 17, 2022, at 9:00 PM ET. Despite having a fantastic offense that averages 3.93 goals per game and scored 10 goals in the previous two matches, the Sabres are having…

The Sabres are 30 games into what has been a whirlwind season. They started off hot, winning seven of their first 10 games. Injuries contributed to the team hitting a roadblock in November and losing eight straight games without even collecting an overtime point. Since that streak ended, the Sabres are 7-3-2 and have worked themselves back to…

Former Buffalo Sabres goaltender Linus Ullmark is having the best season of his career. What if he was still in the net for the Blue and Gold? Linus Ullmark is having an outstanding season for the Boston Bruins. He is currently 17-1-1 with the club, has a GAA of 1.93, and a save percentage of 0.938. And while the Buffalo Sabres have an serviceable…

The Buffalo Sabres (13-14-2) and Colorado Avalanche (15-10-2) meet Thursday at Ball Arena in Denver. Puck drop is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook's lines around the Sabres vs. Avalanche odds, and make our expert NHL picks and predictions. The Sabres are coming off a 6-0 victory against the Los Angeles Kings…

Craig Anderson can bail the Buffalo Sabres out of having a bad period or two, but unfortunately, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen cannot. It's no secret that Buffalo Sabres goaltender Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has been abysmal in the net this season. While Craig Anderson is playing like a man ten years younger, Luukkonen looks like a man who should be toiling for…

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Colorado Avalanche Date: Thursday, December 15, 2022 Location: Ball Arena in Denver, CO TV: Altitude Sports Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (+180) Avalanche (-220) The Buffalo Sabres (13-14-2) are on their way to Ball Arena on Thursday where they will meet the Colorado Avalanche (15-10-2). The moneyline on this contest has Buffalo…

Game: Los Angeles Kings vs Buffalo Sabres Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2022 Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY TV: MSG Network Odds/Point Spread: Kings (-110) Sabres (-110) The Los Angeles Kings (15-11-5) are headed to KeyBank Center on Tuesday where they will try to beat the Buffalo Sabres (12-14-2). The moneyline on this game has the Kings at…

Game: Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres Date: Friday, December 9, 2022 Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY TV: MSG Network Odds/Point Spread: Penguins (-125) Sabres (+105) The Pittsburgh Penguins (14-8-4) are en route to KeyBank Center on Friday where they will try to beat the Buffalo Sabres (12-13-1). The moneyline on this contest has the…

Buffalo Sabres (11-13-1) at Columbus Blue Jackets (8-14-2) TV: TNT Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Blue Jackets Blog: The Cannon Columbus Blue Jackets Record: 8-14-2 Last Game: 4-1 loss vs Pittsburgh Penguins Division Ranking: 8th in Metropolitan Division PP: 14.3% (32nd) PK: 77.9% (18th) 1. Die By The Penalty Kill We're really going to keep banging this…

Not only have the Sabres been piling up goals of late, but they also have a great history against Columbus netminder Joonas Korpisalo. Expect this Buffalo offense to once again be the best unit on the ice Wednesday night. In the first game of TNT's weekly Wednesday night double-header, there is an Eastern Conference tilt between the Columbus Blue…

Game: Buffalo Sabres vs Columbus Blue Jackets Date: Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Location: Nationwide Arena in Columbus, OH TV: Bally Sports Ohio Odds/Point Spread: Sabres (+100) Blue Jackets (-120) The Columbus Blue Jackets (8-13-2) will try to defeat the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-1) at Nationwide Arena on Wednesday. The odds on this game have Buffalo…

The San Jose Sharks (8-15-4, seventh Pacific) face the Buffalo Sabres (10-13-1, eighth Atlantic) on Sunday for the second half of a back-to-back that will close out the road trip. Following a defeat against the Ottawa Senators on Saturday, the Sharks look to end the road trip on a high note. Despite Tomas Hertl's two first-period goals, the Sharks…

Buffalo Sabres (10-12-1) vs. Colorado Avalanche (12-7-1) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST, KeyBank Center TV: MSG Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Avalanche Blog: Mile High Hockey Colorado Avalanche Record: 12-7-1 Last Game: 5-0 loss to the Winnipeg Jets Division Ranking: 3 in the Central Division PP: 1(32.39%) PK: 21 (76.81%) We've all seen how injuries can cripple…

The Buffalo Sabres square off against the Detroit Red Wings for their second meeting of the year. And this one could get outta hand. The Buffalo Sabres have a golden opportunity to evoke some damage on the Detroit Red Wings tonight. With Alex Nedeljkovic starting tonight, the Blue and Gold have a chance to pile on some goals and make quick work out…

The Chicago Blackhawks host the Buffalo Sabres in Monday NHL Action. The Buffalo Sabres come into this road contest with an overall record of 23-33-9. Through 65 games, the Sabres are 6th in the Atlantic Division. On the season, they have found the net 174 times, good for a rank of 25th among NHL teams. Heading into the game, Buffalo is the 24th…

The Buffalo Sabres have seemingly been a bit more competitive of late, but it doesn't mean enough to those who bet online. They have won two of four and one of the losses was in overtime, but if you're betting on the team, you're still only 2-2. And before that, the team was riding an eight-game losing streak, so they're definitely hard to trust in…

The Red Wings have been playing tighter defensive hockey of late and while their divisional opponents tonight have a high-octane attack, our betting picks aren't sure the Sabres can get the job done. See what market we like best below. Photo By - USA TODAY Sports There is an Atlantic Division tilt on Wednesday's first TNT game with the fourth-place…

Welcome to VSiN's NHL Bets page. Your source for comprehensive and dynamic hockey betting analysis. Read on for odds, predictions and best bets for November 30. Follow me on to stay up to date. Recap: Monday's best bet got off to a terrible start when, shortly before the game, the Penguins announced that their No. 1 defenseman, Kris Letang, would…

Buffalo Sabres (9-12-0)vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (12-7-1) Puck Drop: 7:00 PM EST, KeyBank Center TV: MSG Radio: WGR 550 SB Nation Lightning Blog: Raw Charge Tampa Bay Lightning Record: (12-7-1) Last Game: 5-2 win over the St. Louis Blues Division Ranking: 4 in the Atlantic Division PP: 25.64% (7) PK: 77.63%(18) The Tampa Bay Lightning usually…

Tuesday brings just two games on the National Hockey League schedule. Oneof those games will be an Atlantic Division clash between the Buffalo Sabresand Montreal Canadiens. Read on for our Sabres-Canadiens picks and predictions. After opening theseason with seven wins in 10 games, the Sabres have been mired in aneight-game losing streak, during…

The NHL has two games on this Tuesday night slate. The league schedule is set up for busy days on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Tuesday night could be a wild one. Let's look at possible back-to-back scenarios, focusing on these teams, which are on the front end of back-to-back games: Buffalo Sabres Montreal Canadiens New York Rangers Let's get to…

Two struggling teams meet in Buffalo as the NHL betting odds have it as a toss-up between the Sabres and the Vancouver Canucks. The Sabres have lost five straight games while Vancouver has lost three straight and four of its last five. It's tough to pick a side here, though, in what we could see is a game with plenty of scoring. Let's check the…

The Buffalo Sabres will go just beyond the border into Toronto where they take on the Maple Leafs in this old-school rivalry matchup tonight. The Sabres had extremely low expectations heading into the season and although they started off playing really well, they've since slipped back into the Sabres we all know. Buffalo is currently on a six-game…

All but six of the NHL's 32 teams are in action today, leaving bettors with plenty of options to consider. The pregame narrative: The Boston Bruins and New York Islanders both hold value on the puck line against struggling opponents. Meanwhile, Nick Suzuki should be able to find the net early and often against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Odds as of…