| MATCHUP | Buffalo Sabres | Carolina Hurricanes |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 26-16-5 | 30-15-4 |
| Spread | +1.5 -142 | -1.5 120 |
| Moneyline | +170 | -205 |
| Total | Over 6.5 (-108) | Under 6.5 (-112) |
| Where | Lenovo Center, Raleigh, NC | |
| When | Monday, January 19, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:30 PM EST | |
| TV | TNT | |
Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
The Buffalo Sabres beat the Habs, lost to the Wild, and they play the Predators next. The Sabres have won 10 of their last 13 games.
The Buffalo Sabres are averaging 3.28 goals per game and are scoring 19.6 percent of their power play opportunities. Tage Thompson leads Buffalo with 25 goals, Rasmus Dahlin has 28 assists, and Alex Tuch has 112 shots on goal. Defensively, the Buffalo Sabres are allowing 3.15 goals per game and are killing 83.1 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Alex Lyon has given up 54 goals on 577 shots faced, and Colten Ellis has allowed 32 goals on 314 shots.
Carolina Hurricanes Betting Preview
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Panthers and Devils, and they play the Blackhawks next. The Hurricanes have won 6 of their last 8 games.
The Carolina Hurricanes are averaging 3.41 goals per game and are scoring on 21.5 percent of their power play opportunities. Seth Jarvis leads Carolina with 21 goals, Sebastian Aho has 33 assists, and Andrei Svechnikov has 137 shots on goal. Defensively, the Carolina Hurricanes are allowing 2.9 goals per game and are killing 79.4 percent of their opponent’s power plays. Frederik Andersen has given up 65 goals on 496 shots faced, while Brandon Bussi has allowed 48 goals on 495 shots.
Why the Carolina Hurricanes will win
- The Hurricanes have won each of their last 12 games against the Sabres at Lenovo Center.
- The Sabres have lost each of their last four games at Lenovo Center against opponents on a winning streak.
- The home team has covered the puck line in eight of the last nine games between the Sabres and Hurricanes.
- The Sabres have failed to cover the puck line in five of their last six road games after coming off overtime.
- The Sabres have lost the second period in each of their last five games at Lenovo Center when tied after the first period.
Why the Buffalo Sabres will win
- The Sabres have won each of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Hurricanes have lost six of their last eight games as favorites against Atlantic Division opponents.
- The Hurricanes have failed to cover the puck line in nine of their last 10 games at Lenovo Center following a road win.
- The Sabres have covered the puck line in each of their last four games as road underdogs.
- The Sabres have won the third period in each of their last four road games when leading after the second period.
Total Goals Facts
- Each of the Sabres’ last seven games after coming off overtime have gone UNDER the total goals line.
- Each of the Hurricanes’ last four home games against Atlantic Division opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.
- The ‘Over 1.5 Goals Period 1’ market has hit in eight of the last nine games between the Sabres and Hurricanes at Lenovo Center.
- The ‘Over 2.5 Goals Period 1′ market has hit in three of the Sabres’ last four games.
Carolina Hurricanes Player Prop Facts
- Andrei Svechnikov has scored a goal in each of the Hurricanes’ last four games against Atlantic Division opponents at Lenovo Center.
- Sebastian Aho has recorded at least one assist in each of the Hurricanes’ last six games against Atlantic Division opponents at Lenovo Center.
- Shayne Gostisbehere has recorded two hits against the Sabres this season – equal-most against any opponent.
Buffalo Sabres Player Prop Facts
- Alex Tuch has scored a goal in each of the Sabres’ last four games as underdogs against the Hurricanes.
- Ryan McLeod has recorded at least one assist in eight of the Sabres’ last nine games as road underdogs against Metropolitan Division opponents.
- Ryan McLeod has recorded three assists against the Hurricanes this season – most against any opponent.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Carolina Hurricanes rank 1st in the league for shots against per game this season (24.3).
- The Carolina Hurricanes have recorded the equal-most wins when trailing after Period 1 this season (7).
- The Buffalo Sabres have recorded the equal-longest road winning streak (7 games) in the NHL this season (including playoffs).
- The Buffalo Sabres rank T3rd in the league in short handed goals this season (6).
Buffalo Sabres vs Carolina Hurricanes Prediction
The Hurricanes are the better team and at home where they’ve won 17 games. Throw in an early start time, and the Canes should have the edge. However, this line is crazy disrespectful when you consider the Sabres are playing their best hockey in recent memory. The Sabres have also won 4 of the last 6 games against the Hurricanes. This is the best version of the Sabres we’ve seen in a while. We’re getting 1.5 times our money with a team playing great hockey. I’ll take a shot with the Sabres on Monday afternoon.