Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Buffalo Sabres Odds, Betting Lines, Expert picks, Game Projections and DFS Projections

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Matt's Pick

11-1-1 in Last 13 NHL Picks

5-0 in Last 5 NHL ML Picks

3-1 in Last 4 BUF Picks

Matt's Analysis:

The Sabres look for their first win of the season. ...

Pick Made:Tue 3:56 pm UTC

Matt's Pick

11-1-1 in Last 13 NHL Picks

8-1-1 in Last 10 NHL O/U Picks

71-44-2 in Last 117 TB Picks

5-2-2 in Last 9 TB O/U Picks

Matt's Analysis:

No Steven Stamkos for Tampa Bay in Buffalo. ...

Pick Made:Tue 3:04 pm UTC

Tampa Bay Lightning

Tuesday, Oct 17, 2023

C

Buffalo Sabres

No Player Injuries

As Underdog or Even

STATUS

As Favorite

When Line was -109 to +121

MONEY LINE

When Line was -141 to -111

As Road Underdog

LOCATION & STATUS

As Home Favorite

vs Teams That Win 45-55% of Games

OPP WIN%

vs Teams That Win 45-55% of Games

vs Teams Allowing >2.9 GPG

OPP DEFENSE

vs Teams Allowing >2.9 GPG

After a Day Off

REST

After a Day Off

when Jonas Johansson starts

PROJECTED STARTER

when Devon Levi starts

The Simulation uses parameters such as each team's statistics, expected lineups and defense-adjusted performance metrics to simulate every game 10,000 times and generate projections for the matchup. Those projections are then compared to the betting lines to create pick grades based on confidence, with "A" picks representing the biggest edge.

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