Islanders vs. Sabres betting preview

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The New York Islanders (13-14-7) have -162 moneyline odds to win when they host a matchup with the Buffalo Sabres (11-19-4), who have +136 moneyline odds, on Monday at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Islanders to win vs Sabres -162

Bet $20, Payout $32.35

Islanders vs. Sabres Betting Lines

  • Favorite: Islanders (-162)
  • Underdog: Sabres (+136)
  • Over/under: 6

Islanders vs. Sabres Quick Facts

  • New York and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in 21 of 34 matches (61.8%) so far this season.
  • Buffalo’s games have gone over 6 goals in 22 of 34 chances this season.
  • The combined goals scored average of these two clubs, 5.5, is 0.5 less than Monday’s over/under.
  • This game’s over/under is 0.6 less than the 6.6 goals these two teams concede per game combined.

Islanders Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Islanders Season Stat Insights

  • The Islanders offense’s 90 total goals (2.6 per game) rank 27th in the league.
  • On defense, New York has conceded 105 goals (3.1 per game) to rank 17th in NHL action.
  • The team is ranked 21st in goal differential at -15.
  • The 11 power-play goals New York has put up this season (on 91 chances) rank 32nd in the NHL.
  • The Islanders’ 12.09% power-play conversion rate this season ranks 32nd in the NHL.
  • New York’s offense has scored three shorthanded goals this season (sixth among all teams).
  • The Islanders kill 64.29% of their opponent’s power plays, the 32nd-ranked penalty-kill percentage in the league.
  • The Islanders’ players win the highest percentage of faceoffs in the NHL at 55.6%.
  • New York converts 9.3% of its shots, ranking 29th in the league.
  • The Islanders average 21.9 hits and 15.9 blocked shots per game.

Islanders Moneyline

  • In 16 games as the moneyline favorite this season, New York has won five times.
  • The Islanders have a record of 3-3 this season in games with their moneyline odds shorter than -162.
  • There is a 61.8% chance that New York wins this game, per the moneyline.

Islanders Leaders

  • Anders Lee: 13 goals and 14 assists
  • Bo Horvat: nine goals and 16 assists
  • Kyle Palmieri: 11 goals and 13 assists
  • Ilya Sorokin: 10-10-4 record, .903 save percentage, 66 goals conceded

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Sabres Stats, Moneyline & Leaders

Sabres Season Stats Insights

  • The Sabres have scored 96 goals this season (2.8 per game) to rank 22nd in the NHL.
  • Buffalo has conceded 3.5 goals per game, and 118 total, which ranks 27th among all league teams.
  • Their -22 goal differential ranks 29th in the league.
  • Buffalo has recorded 14 power-play goals this season (on 99 chances). That ranks 28th in the NHL.
  • The Sabres have a 14.14% power-play conversion rate, the NHL’s No. 30 percentage.
  • Buffalo has scored three shorthanded goals this season (sixth in NHL).
  • The 76.79% penalty-kill percentage the Sabres have amassed is the league’s 23rd-ranked rate.
  • The Sabres win 48.9% of their faceoffs. That’s the 22nd-ranked figure in the NHL.
  • Buffalo is shooting 10.3% (18th in the league).
  • The Sabres have not had a shutout win yet this season.

Sabres Moneyline Insights

  • The Sabres have been an underdog in 21 games this season, with five upset wins (23.8%).
  • Buffalo has six games this season playing as the underdog by +136 or longer, and is 2-4 in those contests.
  • The moneyline in this contest implies a 42.4% chance for the Sabres to win.

Sabres Leaders

  • Tage Thompson: 16 goals and nine assists
  • Alex Tuch: nine goals and 16 assists
  • John-Jason Peterka: 10 goals and 14 assists
  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen: 8-11-3 record, .892 save percentage, 68 goals given up
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