Hurricanes vs Sabres Prediction, Stream, Odds and Picks, Feb 01

The Carolina Hurricanes are looking to stay hot on the road when they travel to take on the Buffalo Sabres. Carolina has won its last three away games, outscoring opponents 14-6 in those contests.

Now, the Hurricanes face a test with the Sabres, who have won five of six. They had been on a five-game winning streak but lost to the Minnesota Wild in a shootout on Saturday.

Are the Hurricanes the best option versus the NHL betting odds or are the Sabres a live dog in this spot?

Let’s check the latest NHL news, stats, injury reports, and NHL lines for Hurricanes vs Sabres. We’ve got plenty of NHL picks for you to consider.

Carolina Goaltending an Edge

The Hurricanes are a strong defensive team as they are ranked fourth in the league in goals allowed per game. While many teams look for a quality starting goaltender, this squad is bolstered by a trio of goaltenders that can step in and get the job done.

We’ll be seeing one of Pyotr Kochetkov, Antti Raanta and Frederik Andersen here in the crease. All of them have won at least 10 games. Andersen started on Tuesday night, though, so he’s unlikely to play.

This team is in the second half of a back-to-back set, so keep in mind that fatigue could be a factor. The last two times the Hurricanes were in the second half of a back-to-back set, they gave up four goals to the Vancouver Canucks and five to the Philadelphia Flyers.

It could be a spot to consider the Sabres if you bet online.

Sabres: Offense Flying High

Buffalo is the top-scoring offense in the league as the Sabres continue to soar far above the preseason expectations that were laid out for them. Buffalo averages 3.76 goals per game, slightly above the red-hot Edmonton Oilers and the Boston Bruins.

One of the most important breakout stars of Buffalo’s offense has been Tage Thompson, who leads the Buffalo Sabres with 68 points, scoring 34 goals and racking up 34 assists.

Thompson is the fifth-highest points scorer in the league. When you combine his output with Rasmus Dahlin, Alex Tuch and Jeff Skinner, that’s how the Sabres have ended up with a prolific offense.

Each of those players has scored over 50 points. They’ve helped key a turnaround for this team, which is 14-5-2 in their last 21 contests.

Hurricanes vs Sabres Game Injuries

The Hurricanes and Sabres have met up once this season, with Carolina winning 5-3.

Hurricanes vs Sabres Game Information

• Game: Hurricanes (32-9-8) Sabres (26-19-4)
• Location: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
• Day/Time: Wednesday, Feb. 1st, 7:30 p.m. ET
• Hurricanes vs SabresLive stream:NHL.TV

Hurricanes vs Sabres Betting Lines

Hurricanes vs Sabres Picks and Prediction

Offense meets defense in this matchup. Buffalo provides steady weapons while Carolina has a phenomenal defense. However, the Sabres are at home and the Hurricanes are in a back-to-back.

That being the case, take a shot with the Sabres in the sportsbook. They’re worth a flier with your NHL picks – especially since the Hurricanes went to overtime on Tuesday.

And you might want to consider the over as the Hurricanes have allowed nine goals in their last two back-to-back situations.

Carolina is listed at -150 in our Vegas NHL lines. This means that if you wager $100 on the Hurricanes, you have a chance to win $67. Buffalo is +130, offering a chance to win $130 on a $100 wager.

The implied probability attached to the betting lines gives the Sabres a 43.48% chance to win, with the Hurricanes at 60.00%.