Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers Predictions & Picks – Sabres To Leave New York With NHL Win

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  • Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers picks for Wednesday, April 8
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Buffalo Sabres at New York Rangers Predictions & Picks

Buffalo are tipped to make it back-to-back victories with a win in New York.

The Sabres cooled off recently, but they are coming off the back of a big division win over Tampa Bay and need this win to boost their chances of winning the Atlantic.

  • Buffalo Sabres won 5-2 when they visited New York in January
  • Buffalo Sabres are 4-1 in the last 5 meetings on the road
  • Buffalo Sabres are 12-4 in their last 16 road games overall
  • The Over has cashed in the previous 3 meetings in New York

Head To Head

  • Buffalo Sabres lead the all-time series 97-79-40
  • Buffalo Sabres won 5-2 when the two teams last met on January 8

Buffalo Sabres Form

Buffalo head to New York on the back of a win, but on an underwhelming run that has seen them lose five of their last eight games to slip to 47-23-8.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-19 at San Jose Sharks W 5-0
Mar-21 at Los Angeles Kings W 4-1
Mar-22 at Anaheim Ducks L 5-6 OT
Mar-25 vs Boston Bruins L 3-4 OT
Mar-27 vs Detroit Red Wings L 2-5
Mar-28 vs Seattle Kraken W 3-2 SO
Mar-31 vs New York Islanders W 4-3
Apr-02 at Ottawa Senators L 1-4
Apr-04 at Washington Capitals L 2-6
Apr-06 vs Tampa Bay Lightning W 4-2

New York Rangers Form

New York come into this matchup on a good run of form, having won five of their previous six games to improve their record to 33-36-9.

DateOppositionW/LScore
Mar-19 at Columbus Blue Jackets L 3-6
Mar-22 vs Winnipeg Jets L 2-3 SO
Mar-23 vs Ottawa Senators L 1-2
Mar-25 at Toronto Maple Leafs L 3-4
Mar-27 vs Chicago Blackhawks W 6-1
Mar-29 vs Florida Panthers W 3-1
Mar-31 vs New Jersey Devils W 4-1
Apr-02 vs Montreal Canadiens L 2-3
Apr-04 vs Detroit Red Wings W 4-1
Apr-05 vs Washington Capitals W 8-1

Verdict

Buffalo have cooled off in recent weeks, but that victory over Tampa Bay could be the shot in the arm they need.

Top spot in the division is still up for grabs, and we are backing the Sabres to boost their chances against a New York team that – despite current form – has underwhelmed this season.

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