Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds | 23 Nov 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Hurricanes vs Sabres

The Carolina Hurricanes clash with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Sunday, November 23.

It’s time to side with the Hurricanes to secure a regulation time victory over the Sabres. The road team should have the edge and the -108 for our 3-Way Moneyline prediction looks a great price.

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Carolina Hurricanes won their previous game 4-3. This was a road victory at Canada Life Centre against Winnipeg Jets. Jordan Staal registered two goals, with Seth Jarvis and Andrei Svechnikov also finding the net.

Buffalo Sabres won their last game, beating Chicago Blackhawks at home. It was a 9-3 win at KeyBank Center. Alex Tuch managed 4 points, all of them were assists.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Lenovo Center, with the Canes claiming the win. Beating the Sabres by a 6-3 scoreline. The Canes have won six of the past 10 games that these teams have played.

Starting Goalies

Frederik Andersen (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	5-4-2	3.1	.883	0
23/24	13-2-0	1.84	.932	3

Colten Ellis (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	3-2-0	3.4	.896	0

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 3.6 goals from 35.1 shots on goal, with a 14.7% powerplay efficiency. The Canes have given up 2.8 goals from 23.5 shots, averaging 3.4 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 79.4%.

Nikolaj Ehlers is the top points scorer with 10 points, 4 goals and 6 assists, with Andrei Svechnikov recording 9 points, 5 goals and 4 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Pyotr Kochetkov have a 1.70 goal against average with a .926 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Sabres have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.3 goals from 24.7 shots on goal, with a 8.8% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.9 goals from 31.1 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 90.3%.

The top points scorer is Tage Thompson with 11 points, 7 goals and 4 assists, while Alex Tuch is next in line after registering 9 points, 3 goals and 6 assists. Goalie Colten Ellis have a 3.77 GAA with a .886 SV%.

Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

There is merit in simply backing Carolina Hurricanes to beat their opponents in regulation time when it comes to this NHL clash. Especially as odds of -108 are available for this value pick.

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Key Hurricanes vs Sabres stats:

• Hurricanes have won 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Hurricanes have won 7 of their last 10 games.
• Sabres have lost 6 of their last 10 games.
• Sabres have lost 12 of their last 20 games.
• Sabres have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Hurricanes.

Canes 3-Way Moneyline Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.8% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

We regularly consider a Match Winner & Total Goals bet as a way of backing Carolina at bigger odds. You simply need to decide whether to go Under or Over as part of the combo.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Hurricanes 4 - 1 Sabres

The Hurricanes can be backed to win 4-1 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +1300 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Hurricanes

Sabres

1-0

Hurricanes

+5500

Sabres

+6600

2-0

Hurricanes

+5000

Sabres

+6000

2-1

Hurricanes

+1500

Sabres

+1800

3-0

Hurricanes

+3000

Sabres

+4500

3-1

Hurricanes

+1800

Sabres

+2400

3-2

Hurricanes

+850

Sabres

+1000

4-0

Hurricanes

+3400

Sabres

+6000

4-1

Hurricanes

+1300

Sabres

+2200

4-2

Hurricanes

+1400

Sabres

+1900

4-3

Hurricanes

+950

Sabres

+1100

5-0

Hurricanes

+5500

Sabres

+11000

5-1

Hurricanes

+1900

Sabres

+4000

5-2

Hurricanes

+1300

Sabres

+2200

5-3

Hurricanes

+1900

Sabres

+2500

5-4

Hurricanes

+1700

Sabres

+2000

6-1

Hurricanes

+4000

Sabres

+9000

6-2

Hurricanes

+2200

Sabres

+4500

6-3

Hurricanes

+2200

Sabres

+3500

6-4

Hurricanes

+4000

Sabres

+5000

6-5

Hurricanes

+4000

Sabres

+4500

7-1

Hurricanes

+6600

Sabres

+14000

7-2

Hurricanes

+5500

Sabres

+11000

7-3

Hurricanes

+4000

Sabres

+7500

7-4

Hurricanes

+5000

Sabres

+7000

7-5

Hurricanes

+9000

Sabres

+11000

7-6

Hurricanes

+10000

Sabres

+11000

8-4

Hurricanes

+9000

Sabres

+13000

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Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

The sportsbooks have Carolina Hurricanes at -185 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 65% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +155 about Buffalo Sabres.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. Having a bet on Totals is one of the most popular hockey wagers. If you're keen on Over 6.5, this selection is available at -106.

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Moneyline

Hurricanes

-185

Sabres

+155

3-Way Moneyline

Hurricanes

-108

Tie

+330

Sabres

+230

Puck Line

Hurricanes -1.5

+130

Sabres +1.5

-161

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-114

Over 6.5

-106

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Carolina Hurricanes Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Puck Line

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 3 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 5 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 5.90 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.10 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.30 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.30 goals in the previous 10 home games
• Over 6.5: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games
• Over 6.5 at Home: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 3.40 goals and allowed 3.90 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.70 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 35.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.4
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 8.4
• Blocks: 20.2
• Faceoff Wins : 30.5
• Hits: 17.4
• Giveaways: 17.1
• Takeaways: 6.2

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 33.9
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.4
• Blocks: 20.9
• Faceoff Wins : 32.4
• Hits: 17.3
• Giveaways: 14.3
• Takeaways: 4.8

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 24.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.7
• Blocks: 13.9
• Faceoff Wins : 27.7
• Hits: 18.3
• Giveaways: 16.8
• Takeaways: 5.3

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.5
• Shots: 28.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.6
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 8.9
• Blocks: 15
• Faceoff Wins : 28.1
• Hits: 17
• Giveaways: 13.2
• Takeaways: 4

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Injuries & Suspensions

Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of face-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

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