Hurricanes vs Sabres Odds, Predictions & Best NHL Pick for Wednesday (Feb 1)
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They’ll muster up all the energy they have in an attempt to win their sixth in a row before getting a much deserved rest. Carolina are 6-1 on the back end of playing two nights in a row this season and defeated Buffalo 5-3 back in early-November in the same situation.
Sabres Hungry to Get Back into Playoffs
Currently, only one squad in the Eastern Conference is in a playoff position that wasn’t there last year, the New Jersey Devils. If Buffalo can continue their recent run of play into the final third of the season, we might have a second newcomer join the playoff parade.
Two weeks ago they sat tied for 11th in the Eastern Conference, six points back of the final playoff spot. After taking 11 out of a possible 12 points in their next six games, Buffalo is 9th in the East, just one point behind Pittsburgh for the final Wild Card playoff berth.
Undoubtedly, Tage Thompson has been the breakout star in the league this year, making a meteoric rise from nowhere to be seen in the Hart Trophy odds, to a top-five contender.
He sits third in the league in goals with 34 and fifth in points, poised to become the first Sabre to hit the century mark since Alexander Mogilny and Pat LaFontaine both accomplished the feat in 1992-93, 30 years ago.
Thompson is not the only one making a name for himself in Western New York. Although he’s been snubbed for the all-star game, defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is one of only four blueliners with Norris Trophy odds shorter than +1000. He’s second among rearguards with 55 points, already topping his career high in that category.
Hurricanes vs Sabres Pick and Prediction
Strangely, the Sabres have been much better on the road than at home this year, although they have won their last two contests when playing host. While Carolina has been a defensive minded squad for many years under Rod Brind’Amour, recent meetings between these sides have produced a lot of scoring.
Hurricanes vs Sabres Recent Results
Carolina has also owned the head-to-head matchups of late between these two, taking nine of the last 10 which might be another reason they’re road favorites in the NHL odds for this game.
No matter, something feels different about this Sabres team. Even though Carolina has a 6-1 record on the back end playing two nights in a row, they did lose the last time they were in this situation against a poor Canucks team two weeks ago.
A well-rested Buffalo squad should be able to take advantage of a Canes team playing their third in four nights, so our pick is to take the underdogs straight up in the Hurricanes vs Sabres odds.
Buffalo Sabres Moneyline (+138)
