Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers Prediction, Odds, NHL Picks [2/27/2024]

NHL action continues on Tuesday at 7:00PM ET as the Buffalo Sabres square off with the Florida Panthers at Amerant Bank Arena.

Dimers.com's comprehensive preview for Tuesday's Sabres vs. Panthers matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

Sabres vs. Panthers Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used advanced machine learning and statistics to simulate the outcome of Tuesday's NHL game between the Sabres and Panthers 10,000 times, in keeping with our coverage of NHL predictions.

Our proven predictive analytics model currently gives the Panthers a 64% chance of defeating the Sabres.

According to our model, the Sabres (+1.5) have a 58% chance of covering the puck line, while the Over/Under total of 6 goals has a 52% chance of going over.

Sabres vs. Panthers Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	Sabres	Panthers
Puck Line	+1.5 (-125)	-1.5 (+110)
Moneyline	+198	-225
Total	o6 (-115)	u6 (-102)

• The Panthers are currently -1.5 favorites versus the Sabres, with +110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog Sabres (+1.5) to cover the puck line, FanDuel Sportsbook has the best odds currently on the market at -125.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for the Panthers at -225. That means you can risk $225 to win $100 for a total payout of $325 if they get the W.
• FanDuel currently has the best moneyline odds for the Sabres at +198, where you can bet $100 to profit $198, earning a total payout of $298 if they win.
• The Over/Under sits at 6 with BetMGM, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -115, while DraftKings Sportsbook currently has the best odds for the Under at -102.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

Sabres vs. Panthers Picks

Our predictions, matched with the available odds, reveal the top betting picks to make on this game, detailed in our NHL best bets, crafted from expert modeling and analysis:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Puck Line	Sabres +1.5	-125
Moneyline	Sabres	+198
Total	Over 6	-115

While the Panthers are more likely to win the game, betting on the Sabres moneyline is the best option due to the 2.0% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the sportsbooks' odds currently on offer.

Sabres vs. Panthers Player Props

Who will score an anytime goal in Sabres vs. Panthers?

According to our model, Florida's Carter Verhaeghe is most likely to score the first goal in Sabres vs. Panthers.

Our projections give Verhaeghe an 8.1% chance of scoring the first goal at Amerant Bank Arena, while the Panthers star is a 40.3% chance of netting an anytime goal.

First Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	First Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	7.2%
Dylan Cozens	5.8%
Alex Tuch	5.5%
Jeff Skinner	5.0%
John-Jason Peterka	3.7%

Florida Panthers

Player	First Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	8.1%
Matthew Tkachuk	7.6%
Sam Reinhart	6.5%
Aleksander Barkov	4.5%
Anton Lundell	4.2%

Anytime Goal Scorer Predictions

Buffalo Sabres

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Tage Thompson	35.7%
Alex Tuch	30.8%
Dylan Cozens	30.5%
Jeff Skinner	27.7%
John-Jason Peterka	20.1%

Florida Panthers

Player	Anytime Goal Probability
Carter Verhaeghe	40.3%
Matthew Tkachuk	38.3%
Sam Reinhart	35.7%
Aleksander Barkov	26.2%
Anton Lundell	22.6%

Sabres vs. Panthers Game Information

Tuesday's game between the Panthers and Sabres at Amerant Bank Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers
• Date: Tuesday February 27, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: Amerant Bank Arena

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Conclusion

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