The New York Rangers (14-12-1) visit the Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4) on Wednesday Night Hockey
We’ve made our Rangers vs Sabres prediction for Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Read below for Rangers vs Sabres prediction and odds for tonight’s game on TNT
The New York Rangers (14-12-1) head to KeyBank Center to take on the slumping Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4) in a Wednesday Night showdown on December 11, 2024. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with national coverage provided by TNT.
The Rangers enter as -140 road favorites, while the over/under is set at 6 goals. Can Artemi Panarin and the Blueshirts take advantage of Buffalo’s seven-game losing streak?
Here is our Rangers vs Sabres prediction for Wednesday Night Hockey.
Rangers vs Sabres Prediction
I’m backing the Rangers to secure a much-needed victory against the reeling Sabres. New York has struggled mightily of late, going just 2-8 in their last 10 games, but they still possess significantly more talent and experience than Buffalo.
The Rangers boast a potent offense led by Artemi Panarin (34 points in 27 games) and are getting solid contributions from young forwards like Alexis Lafrenière and K’Andre Miller. New York also has the edge in special teams, ranking 12th on the power play (22.5%) and 2nd in penalty killing (85.9%).
While it’s true the Rangers have lost four straight road games, they have a strong track record in Buffalo, winning five of their last seven visits to KeyBank Center. This also represents a revenge spot for New York after suffering a 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the Sabres back on November 7th.
Buffalo, meanwhile, is in complete disarray, losing seven consecutive games while being outscored 26-11 in that span. The Sabres rank dead last on the power play (14.5%) and 26th in goals against per game (3.25), a recipe for disaster against a Rangers team desperate to right the ship.
Sharp money has taken notice of these factors, as the line has moved from Rangers -130 to -140 and even -150 at some books. Expect Igor Shesterkin to outduel Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen between the pipes as New York grinds out a much-needed regulation victory.
Wednesday Hockey Pick:
Rangers ML (-140 at Bet365)
Rangers vs Sabres Odds
| Team | Spread | Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| NYR Rangers | -1.5 (+170) | -140 | Over 6.0 (-120) |
| BUF Sabres | +1.5 (-205) | +120 | Under 6.0 (+100) |
The Rangers are currently favored to win this one, with the moneyline set at -140. This means that a $140 bet on New York would return a profit of $100 if they emerge victorious. On the flip side, the Sabres are home underdogs at +120, offering a potential return of $120 on a $100 wager.
New York is listed at -1.5 (+170) for those interested in the puck line, while Buffalo is at +1.5 (-205). A bet on the Rangers puck line would require them to win by two or more goals, but it would provide a significantly higher payout. The Sabres puck line bet would cash if they either win outright or lose by a single goal.
The total (over/under) for this game is set at 6 goals, with the over juiced at -120 and the under at +100. This suggests that oddsmakers believe there’s a higher likelihood of the game seeing more than six goals scored.
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