Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning prediction: Lightning on the road

Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning moneyline verdict table

Win probability ranking

1. Tampa Bay Lightning to win (away side): edge at 1.80 (William Hill). Best away price.
2. Buffalo Sabres to win (home side): lower chance, best home price 2.13 (Pinnacle).

Gap between first and second
Tampa Bay are 3rd in the Atlantic with 11 wins, 4 losses, 24 points, 63 goals for and 53 against. Buffalo are 6th with 8 wins, 6 losses, 19 points, 50 goals for and 57 against. Tampa Bay have won three of their last five, including a 4:1 home win over Chicago on November 6. Buffalo have won two of their last five, and lost 1:4 at home to Vegas on November 8.

Key reasons

• Standings: Tampa Bay 3rd, Buffalo 6th.
• Goal difference: Tampa Bay +10, Buffalo -7.
• Lineup: NHL lineups are not collected, so availability is not used here.

Final prediction
Matchup: Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning (November 12, 09:00 KST)
Final prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning to win, preview price 1.80 (William Hill)

Conclusion: the standings and goal difference favor Tampa Bay.