Florida Panthers

Ice Hockey NHL KeyBank Center Mon 12 Oct 13:00

Buffalo Sabres

  1. Prediction
  2. SGP Picks
  3. Correct Score
  4. Odds
  5. Team Stats
  6. Player Stats
  7. Player Props
  8. Team News
  9. Lineups
  10. Injuries
  11. Roster
  12. Standings
  13. Live Stream

Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Predictions

Best Bet

Panthers Moneyline @ -111

Bet Now BetMGM logo T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Back Panthers on the Moneyline

The -111 about the Panthers look really attractive when it comes to the Moneyline. We think the Sabres can be beaten, so this is our betting prediction.

Our Panthers vs Sabres predictions feature our Best Bet, Same Game Parlay and Correct Score Pick. Scroll down to see the full breakdown and reasoning behind each play.

Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Preview

The Florida Panthers meet the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 13:00 on Monday, October 12.

Florida Panthers were beaten 4-1 at Amerant Bank Arena in their previous game, being turned over at home to Minnesota Wild. Panthers racked up 30 shots and Matthew Tkachuk bagged the only goal.

Buffalo Sabres were defeated last time, making it back-to-back losses. KeyBank Center saw them beaten 4-1 at home to Utah Mammoth. Sabres had 24 shots and Tage Thompson scored the only goal.

H2H: Sabres 3-2 Winners in Most Recent H2H

The Sabres have claimed back-to-back victories over the Panthers. Both successes came at Amerant Bank Arena and the scorelines were 5-3 and 3-2. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Panthers wins.

Starting Goalies

Jacob Markstrom (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
26/27 2-1-1 1.7 .916 1
25/26 23-19-1 3.1 .883 1
Colten Ellis (Expected)
Season W-L-OTL: GAA: SV%: SO:
26/27 1-1-0 2.9 .880 0
25/26 8-4-2 2.9 .903 1
Florida Panthers – Last 10 Games

5 wins, 2 losses and 3 overtime losses, averaging 3.0 goals from 26.2 shots on goal, with a 4.9% powerplay efficiency. The Panthers have given up 2.5 goals from 24.6 shots, averaging 4.2 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 81.0%.

Eetu Luostarinen is the top points scorer with 8 points, 4 goals and 4 assists, with Cole Reinhardt racking up 6 points, 5 goals and 1 assist, in the last 10 games. Goalie Jacob Markstroem have a 1.70 goal against average with a .916 save percentage, including one shutout.

Buffalo Sabres – Last 10 Games

The Sabres have 4 wins, 5 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 2.9 goals from 29.3 shots on goal, with a 15.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.9 goals from 24.6 shots, averaging 5.2 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 75.0%.

The top points scorer is Tage Thompson with 13 points, 6 goals and 7 assists, while Rasmus Dahlin is next best after registering 13 points, 4 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have a 3.30 GAA with a .855 SV%.

Best Bet

There is merit in simply backing Panthers to beat their opponents in this NHL encounter. Especially as a juicy -111 is available when it comes to this pick.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • Panthers have won 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • Sabres have lost 7 of their last 10 games at home.
  • Sabres have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
  • Sabres have lost their last 2 games.
  • Sabres have lost 6 of their last 10 games against Panthers.

Our expert NHL handicappers study recent form and take injuries into account when assessing each matchup. Before delivering a verdict, we combine that insight with the latest stats to strengthen our hockey analysis.

Panthers Moneyline Probability

Based on the latest odds from the top NHL sportsbooks, our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. This hockey wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

Looking for Bigger Odds?

Sometimes it’s worth going in search of bigger odds and a Bet Builder allows you to make a Moneyline pick along with a number of other selections.

Start betting with confidence. Our bonus guide highlights the most valuable free bets and sign-up offers today.

Panthers Moneyline @ -111 Watch Live Bet Now BetMGM logo
BetMGM logo
BetMGM Promo Up To $1500 in Bonus Bets Get Bonus T&C apply. Gamble responsibly 18+
Disclosure: This preview contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. T&Cs apply. We only recommend licensed and regulated operators. See our Editorial Policy. Pick odds and lines reflect the price available at the time of publication (Oct 11, 22:56). Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Published 22:56, 11 October 2026

Same Game Parlay Pick

Moneyline Panthers
Totals Under 6.5
Highest Scoring Period First Period

Try out our same game parlay pick which starts with the Panthers on the moneyline. We’ve also gone for Under 6.5 and the most goals to be scored in the first period.

Many betting sites now allow you to place a same game parlay on each individual game. It means that you can create a personalised hockey wager at bigger odds, with there generally being no limit as to the number of selections.

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Correct Score Prediction

Panthers Panthers logo 4 - 1 Sabres logo Sabres

The Panthers are available at +1500 when it comes to them winning 4-1. We like a correct score play and the chance to bag a nice return if our prediction is right.

Pick odds and lines correct at publication. Live market odds are updated regularly and may differ. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.

Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres 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.

Close Contest Likely According to the Books

If you want to bet on Buffalo Sabres, then Moneyline odds of -108 are on offer, although Florida Panthers are a -111 chance. If you want to know the probability of the road team winning this game, it’s 53% according to the most popular sportsbooks.

1.5 is where the puck line lies, with total goals being 6.5 right now. Hockey bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on Totals. If you fancy Over 6.5, this outcome can be backed at +112.

Every National Hockey League matchup brings hundreds of team props and game lines to explore, with the top betting apps delivering a deep lineup of pre-game and in-game markets.

Live market odds and lines updated regularly. All odds subject to change. T&Cs apply. 18+ (or legal age) | Gamble Responsibly.
Best Betting Offers
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Florida Panthers logo Florida Panthers Stats
Buffalo Sabres logo Buffalo Sabres Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games
Puck Line
Puck Line
Total Goals
Total Goals
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Live Streaming

Watch NHL live streaming through your Android or Apple device simply by having a funded sportsbook account or placing a bet within the past 24 hours.

The leading betting apps stream many of the latest events across a wide range of sports and leagues.

Team News
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
19 Matthew Tkachuk 5 21.04 3 1 4 1
9 Sam Bennett 5 20.42 0 3 3 1
20 Lars Eller 5 13.82 0 3 3 2
# Player GP MIN G A P +/-
25 Owen Power 5 26.04 1 4 5 1
72 Tage Thompson 5 19.78 3 2 5 3
26 Rasmus Dahlin 5 26.54 1 2 3 0

Injuries & Suspensions

Florida Panthers Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Brad Marchand
Injured
Aleksander Barkov
Injured
Jonah Gadjovich
Injured
Eetu Luostarinen
Injured

Buffalo Sabres Injury Table

Type
Name
Info
Jason Zucker
Injured
Alex Lyon
Injured
Conor Timmins
Injured

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.

Previous Florida Panthers Lineups

10 Oct NHL
Wild 4-1 Panthers
06 Oct NHL
Panthers 2-1 Kings
04 Oct NHL
Panthers 2-3 Ducks
01 Oct NHL
Panthers 3-4 Sharks
29 Sep NHL
Panthers 1-0 Hurricanes
15 Apr NHL
Red Wings 1-8 Panthers
13 Apr NHL
Rangers 2-3 Panthers
11 Apr NHL
Panthers 6-2 Maple Leafs
09 Apr NHL
Panthers 1-5 Senators
07 Apr NHL
Panthers 3-4 Canadiens

Previous Buffalo Sabres Lineups

10 Oct NHL
Mammoth 4-1 Sabres
08 Oct NHL
Stars 4-0 Sabres
06 Oct NHL
Wild 2-3 Sabres
03 Oct NHL
Blackhawks 3-4 Sabres
01 Oct NHL
Sabres 3-6 Blue Jackets
18 May NHL Playoffs
Canadiens 3-2 Sabres
16 May NHL Playoffs
Sabres 8-3 Canadiens
14 May NHL Playoffs
Canadiens 6-3 Sabres
12 May NHL Playoffs
Sabres 3-2 Canadiens
10 May NHL Playoffs
Sabres 2-6 Canadiens
NHL Standings Select Season
Metropolitan GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 7 5 1 1 11 0.786 4 5 27 17 10 1-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 5-2 5W
2 NY Rangers 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 5 5 23 13 10 4-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 5-2 1W
3 Pittsburgh 6 3 2 1 7 0.583 1 2 22 17 5 2-1-0 1-1-1 1-1 3-3 1W
4 Washington 5 3 2 0 6 0.6 3 3 17 14 3 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-2 1L
5 New Jersey 4 2 2 0 4 0.5 1 2 10 14 -4 2-1-0 0-1-0 0-0 2-2 1W
6 Columbus 4 2 2 0 4 0.5 1 1 13 14 -1 2-1-0 0-1-0 1-0 2-2 1L
7 NY Islanders 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 2 2 16 13 3 2-1-0 0-2-0 0-0 2-3 1L
8 Philadelphia 7 0 5 2 2 0.143 0 0 8 28 -20 0-2-1 0-3-1 0-0 0-7 7L
East Atlantic GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Tampa Bay 5 4 1 0 8 0.8 4 4 16 12 4 3-0-0 1-1-0 0-0 4-1 4W
2 Ottawa 5 4 1 0 8 0.8 3 3 15 11 4 2-0-0 2-1-0 1-0 4-1 2W
3 Boston 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 3 4 20 13 7 3-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 4-2 2W
4 Toronto 6 3 2 1 7 0.583 2 3 20 18 2 2-2-0 1-0-1 0-1 3-3 1W
5 Florida 5 2 1 2 6 0.6 1 2 9 12 -3 0-1-0 2-0-2 0-0 2-3 1L
6 Montreal 5 2 2 1 5 0.5 1 1 15 19 -4 1-2-0 1-0-1 1-0 2-3 1W
7 Buffalo 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 1 2 11 19 -8 2-2-0 0-1-0 0-0 2-3 2L
8 Detroit 5 1 3 1 3 0.3 1 1 10 15 -5 1-3-0 0-0-1 0-1 1-4 2L
East Central GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Utah 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 4 4 22 15 7 1-0-0 3-2-0 0-0 4-2 1W
2 Minnesota 5 3 1 1 7 0.7 3 3 15 9 6 1-0-0 2-1-1 0-0 3-2 1W
3 Winnipeg 5 3 1 1 7 0.7 3 3 13 15 -2 1-1-1 2-0-0 0-0 3-2 1L
4 Colorado 5 3 2 0 6 0.6 3 3 26 17 9 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-2 1L
5 Nashville 5 2 1 2 6 0.6 2 2 14 14 0 1-1-0 1-0-2 0-1 2-3 1L
6 Dallas 5 2 2 1 5 0.5 2 2 11 8 3 1-1-0 1-1-1 0-1 2-3 1L
7 St Louis 5 2 2 1 5 0.5 2 2 14 16 -2 1-0-1 1-2-0 0-0 2-3 1W
8 Chicago 6 1 5 0 2 0.167 1 1 12 26 -14 1-1-0 0-4-0 0-0 1-5 2L
West Pacific GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 6 5 1 0 10 0.833 3 4 23 14 9 3-1-0 2-0-0 1-0 5-1 4W
2 Edmonton 5 4 0 1 9 0.9 4 4 25 17 8 1-0-1 3-0-0 0-0 4-1 4W
3 Anaheim 5 4 1 0 8 0.8 3 4 18 13 5 1-1-0 3-0-0 0-0 4-1 2W
4 Seattle 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 4 4 26 17 9 1-1-0 3-1-0 0-0 4-2 2W
5 San Jose 5 3 2 0 6 0.6 0 3 13 17 -4 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-2 1L
6 Vancouver 7 2 5 0 4 0.286 1 2 24 35 -11 1-2-0 1-3-0 0-0 2-5 4L
7 LA Kings 4 0 2 2 2 0.25 0 0 10 17 -7 0-1-0 0-1-2 0-0 0-4 4L
8 Calgary 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 8 27 -19 0-3-0 0-2-0 0-0 0-5 5L
Eastern GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 7 5 1 1 11 0.786 4 5 27 17 10 1-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 5-2 5W
2 NY Rangers 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 5 5 23 13 10 4-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 5-2 1W
3 Tampa Bay 5 4 1 0 8 0.8 4 4 16 12 4 3-0-0 1-1-0 0-0 4-1 4W
4 Ottawa 5 4 1 0 8 0.8 3 3 15 11 4 2-0-0 2-1-0 1-0 4-1 2W
5 Boston 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 3 4 20 13 7 3-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 4-2 2W
6 Toronto 6 3 2 1 7 0.583 2 3 20 18 2 2-2-0 1-0-1 0-1 3-3 1W
7 Pittsburgh 6 3 2 1 7 0.583 1 2 22 17 5 2-1-0 1-1-1 1-1 3-3 1W
8 Washington 5 3 2 0 6 0.6 3 3 17 14 3 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-2 1L
9 Florida 5 2 1 2 6 0.6 1 2 9 12 -3 0-1-0 2-0-2 0-0 2-3 1L
10 Montreal 5 2 2 1 5 0.5 1 1 15 19 -4 1-2-0 1-0-1 1-0 2-3 1W
11 New Jersey 4 2 2 0 4 0.5 1 2 10 14 -4 2-1-0 0-1-0 0-0 2-2 1W
12 Columbus 4 2 2 0 4 0.5 1 1 13 14 -1 2-1-0 0-1-0 1-0 2-2 1L
13 NY Islanders 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 2 2 16 13 3 2-1-0 0-2-0 0-0 2-3 1L
14 Buffalo 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 1 2 11 19 -8 2-2-0 0-1-0 0-0 2-3 2L
15 Detroit 5 1 3 1 3 0.3 1 1 10 15 -5 1-3-0 0-0-1 0-1 1-4 2L
16 Philadelphia 7 0 5 2 2 0.143 0 0 8 28 -20 0-2-1 0-3-1 0-0 0-7 7L
Western GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Vegas 6 5 1 0 10 0.833 3 4 23 14 9 3-1-0 2-0-0 1-0 5-1 4W
2 Edmonton 5 4 0 1 9 0.9 4 4 25 17 8 1-0-1 3-0-0 0-0 4-1 4W
3 Anaheim 5 4 1 0 8 0.8 3 4 18 13 5 1-1-0 3-0-0 0-0 4-1 2W
4 Seattle 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 4 4 26 17 9 1-1-0 3-1-0 0-0 4-2 2W
5 Utah 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 4 4 22 15 7 1-0-0 3-2-0 0-0 4-2 1W
6 Minnesota 5 3 1 1 7 0.7 3 3 15 9 6 1-0-0 2-1-1 0-0 3-2 1W
7 Winnipeg 5 3 1 1 7 0.7 3 3 13 15 -2 1-1-1 2-0-0 0-0 3-2 1L
8 Colorado 5 3 2 0 6 0.6 3 3 26 17 9 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-2 1L
9 Nashville 5 2 1 2 6 0.6 2 2 14 14 0 1-1-0 1-0-2 0-1 2-3 1L
10 San Jose 5 3 2 0 6 0.6 0 3 13 17 -4 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-2 1L
11 Dallas 5 2 2 1 5 0.5 2 2 11 8 3 1-1-0 1-1-1 0-1 2-3 1L
12 St Louis 5 2 2 1 5 0.5 2 2 14 16 -2 1-0-1 1-2-0 0-0 2-3 1W
13 Vancouver 7 2 5 0 4 0.286 1 2 24 35 -11 1-2-0 1-3-0 0-0 2-5 4L
14 LA Kings 4 0 2 2 2 0.25 0 0 10 17 -7 0-1-0 0-1-2 0-0 0-4 4L
15 Chicago 6 1 5 0 2 0.167 1 1 12 26 -14 1-1-0 0-4-0 0-0 1-5 2L
16 Calgary 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 8 27 -19 0-3-0 0-2-0 0-0 0-5 5L
GP W L OT PTS P% RW ROW GF GA DIFF Home Road S/O L10 Strk
1 Carolina 7 5 1 1 11 0.786 4 5 27 17 10 1-1-1 4-0-0 0-0 5-2 5W
2 Vegas 6 5 1 0 10 0.833 3 4 23 14 9 3-1-0 2-0-0 1-0 5-1 4W
3 NY Rangers 7 5 2 0 10 0.714 5 5 23 13 10 4-0-0 1-2-0 0-0 5-2 1W
4 Edmonton 5 4 0 1 9 0.9 4 4 25 17 8 1-0-1 3-0-0 0-0 4-1 4W
5 Tampa Bay 5 4 1 0 8 0.8 4 4 16 12 4 3-0-0 1-1-0 0-0 4-1 4W
6 Anaheim 5 4 1 0 8 0.8 3 4 18 13 5 1-1-0 3-0-0 0-0 4-1 2W
7 Ottawa 5 4 1 0 8 0.8 3 3 15 11 4 2-0-0 2-1-0 1-0 4-1 2W
8 Seattle 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 4 4 26 17 9 1-1-0 3-1-0 0-0 4-2 2W
9 Utah 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 4 4 22 15 7 1-0-0 3-2-0 0-0 4-2 1W
10 Boston 6 4 2 0 8 0.667 3 4 20 13 7 3-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 4-2 2W
11 Minnesota 5 3 1 1 7 0.7 3 3 15 9 6 1-0-0 2-1-1 0-0 3-2 1W
12 Winnipeg 5 3 1 1 7 0.7 3 3 13 15 -2 1-1-1 2-0-0 0-0 3-2 1L
13 Toronto 6 3 2 1 7 0.583 2 3 20 18 2 2-2-0 1-0-1 0-1 3-3 1W
14 Pittsburgh 6 3 2 1 7 0.583 1 2 22 17 5 2-1-0 1-1-1 1-1 3-3 1W
15 Colorado 5 3 2 0 6 0.6 3 3 26 17 9 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-2 1L
16 Washington 5 3 2 0 6 0.6 3 3 17 14 3 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-2 1L
17 Nashville 5 2 1 2 6 0.6 2 2 14 14 0 1-1-0 1-0-2 0-1 2-3 1L
18 Florida 5 2 1 2 6 0.6 1 2 9 12 -3 0-1-0 2-0-2 0-0 2-3 1L
19 San Jose 5 3 2 0 6 0.6 0 3 13 17 -4 2-1-0 1-1-0 0-0 3-2 1L
20 St Louis 5 2 2 1 5 0.5 2 2 14 16 -2 1-0-1 1-2-0 0-0 2-3 1W
21 Dallas 5 2 2 1 5 0.5 2 2 11 8 3 1-1-0 1-1-1 0-1 2-3 1L
22 Montreal 5 2 2 1 5 0.5 1 1 15 19 -4 1-2-0 1-0-1 1-0 2-3 1W
23 New Jersey 4 2 2 0 4 0.5 1 2 10 14 -4 2-1-0 0-1-0 0-0 2-2 1W
24 Columbus 4 2 2 0 4 0.5 1 1 13 14 -1 2-1-0 0-1-0 1-0 2-2 1L
25 NY Islanders 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 2 2 16 13 3 2-1-0 0-2-0 0-0 2-3 1L
26 Buffalo 5 2 3 0 4 0.4 1 2 11 19 -8 2-2-0 0-1-0 0-0 2-3 2L
27 Vancouver 7 2 5 0 4 0.286 1 2 24 35 -11 1-2-0 1-3-0 0-0 2-5 4L
28 Detroit 5 1 3 1 3 0.3 1 1 10 15 -5 1-3-0 0-0-1 0-1 1-4 2L
29 LA Kings 4 0 2 2 2 0.25 0 0 10 17 -7 0-1-0 0-1-2 0-0 0-4 4L
30 Chicago 6 1 5 0 2 0.167 1 1 12 26 -14 1-1-0 0-4-0 0-0 1-5 2L
31 Philadelphia 7 0 5 2 2 0.143 0 0 8 28 -20 0-2-1 0-3-1 0-0 0-7 7L
32 Calgary 5 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 8 27 -19 0-3-0 0-2-0 0-0 0-5 5L

Where to Bet on Ice Hockey Games

Where to Trade Ice Hockey Games

Availability varies by jurisdiction. Some platforms featured may not be accessible in your location. Please check the relevant review page for details.