Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds | 24 Jan 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Sabres vs Islanders

The Buffalo Sabres go up against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, January 24.

The prediction is to back the Sabres at odds of +102. We think that the Islanders are massively opposable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.

Buffalo Sabres won their previous game 4-2. This road victory at Bell Centre against Montreal Canadiens was their second on the spin. Jason Zucker found the net along with three other players. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen stopped 32 shots (.941).

New York Islanders have enjoyed two home wins in a row. They were defeated in their last game when losing 4-1 on the road against Seattle Kraken. Islanders managed 25 shots and Anthony Duclair recorded the only goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Sabres have beaten the Islanders in the last two encounters. They won 7-1 at UBS Arena and triumphed 3-2 (SO) at KeyBank Center. The Sabres have triumphed in six of the previous 10 clashes between these teams.

Starting Goalies

Alex Lyon (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-10-4	2.8	.906	3
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

David Rittich (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-10-3	2.8	.894	2
23/24	13-6-1	2.15	.921	3

7 wins, 2 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 4.2 goals from 23.0 shots on goal, with a 15.8% powerplay efficiency. The Sabres have been giving up 2.9 goals from 31.5 shots, averaging 4.0 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 82.5%.

Tage Thompson is the top points scorer with 15 points, 6 goals and 9 assists, with Ryan McLeod recording 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 2.84 goal against average with a .912 save percentage.

The Islanders have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.2 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 14.3% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.0 goals from 28.2 shots, averaging 3.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 84.4%.

The top points scorer is Mathew Barzal with 11 points, 1 goal and 10 assists, while Anthony Duclair is next in line after having 10 points, 8 goals and 2 assists. Goalie Ilya Sorokin have a 2.36 GAA with a .927 SV%, including two shutouts.

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Prediction & Picks

We’ve got your Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders bets covered, including our expert match prediction, top correct score pick, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.

Game Prediction

For this NHL encounter, we are going to bet against the home team with our pick. One way of doing this is by siding with Buffalo Sabres and we really like the +102 about the visitors winning on the Moneyline.

Knowing which players are injured gives us a valuable edge when putting together hockey forecasts. After reviewing the form guide, we turn to the latest stats to shape our NHL predictions.

Key Sabres vs Islanders stats:

• Sabres have won 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Sabres have won 16 of their last 20 games.
• Sabres have won 2 consecutive games.
• Islanders have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Islanders have lost their last 2 games against Sabres.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 49.5% chance of delivering a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

There’s the opportunity to back Buffalo at bigger odds on the Puck Line. The sportsbooks will create a series of lines and you can choose the one that makes the most appeal.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mathew Barzal Over 1.5 Shots -200

Mathew Barzal (Islanders) has finished with Over 1.5 shots on goal in 8 of the past 10 games. He should be capable of covering the line when it comes to this player prop and odds of -200 are now available.

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Correct Score Prediction

Sabres 3 - 1 Islanders

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +1900 and it involves the Sabres winning 3-1. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Sabres

Islanders

1-0

Sabres

+5500

Islanders

+5500

2-0

Sabres

+5000

Islanders

+5000

2-1

Sabres

+1500

Islanders

+1500

3-0

Sabres

+3400

Islanders

+3300

3-1

Sabres

+1900

Islanders

+1900

3-2

Sabres

+850

Islanders

+850

4-0

Sabres

+4500

Islanders

+4000

4-1

Sabres

+1700

Islanders

+1500

4-2

Sabres

+1600

Islanders

+1500

4-3

Sabres

+1050

Islanders

+1000

5-0

Sabres

+8000

Islanders

+7000

5-1

Sabres

+2800

Islanders

+2500

5-2

Sabres

+1800

Islanders

+1600

5-3

Sabres

+2400

Islanders

+2200

5-4

Sabres

+2000

Islanders

+1900

6-0

Sabres

+12000

Islanders

+10000

6-1

Sabres

+6600

Islanders

+5500

6-2

Sabres

+3500

Islanders

+3000

6-3

Sabres

+3000

Islanders

+2800

6-4

Sabres

+5000

Islanders

+4500

6-5

Sabres

+5000

Islanders

+4500

7-1

Sabres

+11000

Islanders

+9000

7-2

Sabres

+9000

Islanders

+7500

7-3

Sabres

+6000

Islanders

+5500

7-4

Sabres

+7000

Islanders

+6000

7-5

Sabres

+11000

Islanders

+10000

7-6

Sabres

+11000

Islanders

+11000

8-1

Sabres

+11000

Islanders

+14000

8-2

Sabres

+11000

Islanders

+12500

8-3

Sabres

+11000

Islanders

+13000

8-4

Sabres

+12500

Islanders

+11000

8-5

Sabres

+15000

Islanders

+14000

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Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

This could be a close-run game according to the sportsbooks. New York Islanders are trading at -110 and the same Moneyline odds are available for Buffalo Sabres. It’s down to the bettors to decide which is a more attractive proposition.

The puck line is 1.5, with the total goals line at 6.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on Totals. The Over 6.5 selection is available to back at -106.

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Moneyline

Sabres

-110

Islanders

-110

3-Way Moneyline

Sabres

+160

Tie

+325

Islanders

+133

Puck Line

Sabres +1.5

-278

Islanders -1.5

+210

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-114

Over 6.5

-106

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Buffalo Sabres Stats

New York Islanders Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 9 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 1 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.40 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 2 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.20 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.30 pts and allowed 2.10 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.20 goals and allowed 3.10 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.90 goals and allowed 2.60 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 23
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.3
• Blocks: 6.6
• Faceoff Wins : 17.5
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 16.2
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.1
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 2.8
• Empty Net Goals: 0.6
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 24.8
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 15.3
• Takeaways: 5.1

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 26.2
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.2
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 6.4
• Blocks: 10
• Faceoff Wins : 21.2
• Hits: 16.2
• Giveaways: 13.1
• Takeaways: 4.7

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.2
• Blocks: 12.9
• Faceoff Wins : 28.7
• Hits: 19.2
• Giveaways: 13.9
• Takeaways: 5.9

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