New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds | 09 Oct 2025

NHL Betting Preview: Rangers vs Sabres

The New York Rangers go up against the Buffalo Sabres in this NHL matchup at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 19:00 on Thursday, October 9. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, player stats, team news and the starting lineups.

Are Sabres Value for This Game?

We’re heading to the Moneyline and our betting prediction is for the Sabres to win. They have a strong chance of beating the Rangers and the -102 makes plenty of appeal.

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Sabres 8-2 to the Good in Previous H2H

New York Rangers lost when they last took to the ice. At Madison Square Garden, they were turned over 3-0 at home to Pittsburgh Penguins. They fired 25 shots on goal, with goalie Igor Shesterkin able to make 27 saves (.964).

Buffalo Sabres won their last game which was at home. It was a 5-4 triumph at KeyBank Center against Philadelphia Flyers. There were five different goalscorers including Jack Quinn.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 8-2 win for the Sabres at KeyBank Center when they last played the Rangers. Both teams have won five games when it comes to the previous 10 H2H meetings.

Starting Goalies

Igor Shesterkin (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	0-1-0	1	.964	0
23/24	36-17-2	2.58	.912	4

Alex Lyon (Expected)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	14-9-1	2.8	.896	1
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

5 wins and 5 losses, averaging 3.8 goals from 30.1 shots on goal, with a 11.5% powerplay efficiency. The Rangers have given up 3.7 goals from 27.6 shots, averaging 2.5 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 68.0%.

Artemi Panarin is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Mika Zibanejad recording 12 points, 4 goals and 8 assists, in the past 10 games. Goalie Igor Shesterkin have a 2.74 goal against average with a .899 save percentage, including one shutout.

The Sabres have 6 wins, 3 losses and 1 overtime loss, averaging 3.7 goals from 29.8 shots on goal, with a 21.4% powerplay efficiency. They have conceded 3.2 goals from 29.3 shots, averaging 3.0 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.3%.

The top points scorer is Alex Tuch with 13 points, 7 goals and 6 assists, while Rasmus Dahlin is next best after registering 11 points, 4 goals and 7 assists. Goalie James Reimer have a 3.26 GAA with a .889 SV%, including one shutout.

New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

Take on New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Game Prediction

The road team look opposable on the Moneyline, so we’re going to make Buffalo Sabres our pick for this NHL clash. You can currently get -102 for this prediction which looks good value.

We only publish our hockey predictions once we’ve got a clear and confident read on team news and the latest form. We also stay sharp by digging into the most valuable NHL stats to support every pick we make.

Key Rangers vs Sabres stats:

• Sabres have won 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• Sabres have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Rangers have lost 12 of their last 20 games.

Sabres Moneyline Probability

If you go by the top NHL betting sites, our pick has a 50.5% chance of delivering a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Adam Fox Under 0.5 Assists -130

Adam Fox (Rangers) has not made an assist in 8 of the past 10 games. He might struggle to reach the Player Assists line this time around, with this prop bet available at an attractive -130.

Latest Adam Fox Player Prop Odds

Goals

Anytime

+500

First

+2800

Assists

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-130

Shots on Goal

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

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Correct Score Prediction

Rangers 2 - 5 Sabres

We’re going for the Sabres at +1700 to secure a 5-2 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Rangers

Sabres

1-0

Rangers

+5500

Sabres

+5500

2-0

Rangers

+5000

Sabres

+4500

2-1

Rangers

+1500

Sabres

+1500

3-0

Rangers

+3300

Sabres

+3300

3-1

Rangers

+1900

Sabres

+1900

3-2

Rangers

+850

Sabres

+850

4-0

Rangers

+4000

Sabres

+4000

4-1

Rangers

+1600

Sabres

+1600

4-2

Rangers

+1500

Sabres

+1600

4-3

Rangers

+1050

Sabres

+1050

5-0

Rangers

+7000

Sabres

+7500

5-1

Rangers

+2500

Sabres

+2500

5-2

Rangers

+1700

Sabres

+1700

5-3

Rangers

+2200

Sabres

+2400

5-4

Rangers

+2000

Sabres

+2000

6-0

Rangers

+10000

Sabres

+11000

6-1

Rangers

+5500

Sabres

+6000

6-2

Rangers

+3000

Sabres

+3300

6-3

Rangers

+2900

Sabres

+3000

6-4

Rangers

+4500

Sabres

+5000

6-5

Rangers

+5000

Sabres

+5000

7-1

Rangers

+9000

Sabres

+10000

7-2

Rangers

+7500

Sabres

+8000

7-3

Rangers

+5500

Sabres

+6000

7-4

Rangers

+6600

Sabres

+6600

7-5

Rangers

+10000

Sabres

+11000

7-6

Rangers

+12000

Sabres

+12000

8-2

Rangers

+13000

Sabres

+14000

8-3

Rangers

+13000

Sabres

+14000

8-4

Rangers

+11000

Sabres

+12000

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New York Rangers 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.

Latest Odds Suggest a Close Encounter

There’s the opportunity to back Buffalo Sabres at -102 on the Moneyline although New York Rangers are priced up at betting odds of -118. There is a 51% chance of the hosts winning according to the top sportsbooks.

The puck line is 1.5 and the total goals line is currently 6.5. The Totals offers hockey bettors an alternative way of getting involved. If you want to back Over 6.5, it’s +110.

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Moneyline

Rangers

-118

Sabres

-102

3-Way Moneyline

Rangers

+140

Tie

+325

Sabres

+150

Puck Line

Rangers -1.5

+205

Sabres +1.5

-263

Total Goals

Under 6.5

-133

Over 6.5

+110

Tage Thompson Favorite to Find the Net First

There is +155 available that Tage Thompson finds the net at any stage. He is available at +1000 to register the first goal which makes him favorite.

Player Goals

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

First

+155

Anytime

+1000

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

First

+170

Anytime

+1100

Josh Norris (Sabres)

First

+210

Anytime

+1300

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

First

+210

Anytime

+1400

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

First

+220

Anytime

+1400

J.T. Miller (Rangers)

First

+230

Anytime

+1500

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

First

+270

Anytime

+1600

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

First

+300

Anytime

+2000

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

First

+333

Anytime

+1900

Jiri Kulich (Sabres)

First

+360

Anytime

+2200

Zach Benson (Sabres)

First

+400

Anytime

+2500

Jack Quinn (Sabres)

First

+450

Anytime

+2800

Conor Sheary (Rangers)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Adam Fox (Rangers)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

First

+500

Anytime

+2800

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

First

+550

Anytime

+3000

Noah Laba (Rangers)

First

+600

Anytime

+3000

Josh Doan (Sabres)

First

+600

Anytime

+3300

Taylor Raddysh (Rangers)

First

+650

Anytime

+3300

Adam Edstrom (Rangers)

First

+800

Anytime

+4500

Owen Power (Sabres)

First

+850

Anytime

+4500

Matt Rempe (Rangers)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Sam Carrick (Rangers)

First

+900

Anytime

+4500

Bowen Byram (Sabres)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Braden Schneider (Rangers)

First

+950

Anytime

+4500

Beck Malenstyn (Sabres)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Peyton Krebs (Sabres)

First

+1000

Anytime

+5000

Will Borgen (Rangers)

First

+1300

Anytime

+6000

Carson Soucy (Rangers)

First

+1600

Anytime

+6600

Player Assists

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 0.5

-125

Under 0.5

-105

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 0.5

-118

Under 0.5

-110

J.T. Miller (Rangers)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-125

Adam Fox (Rangers)

Over 0.5

-105

Under 0.5

-130

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+135

Under 0.5

-185

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+140

Under 0.5

-189

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+160

Under 0.5

-208

Josh Norris (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-294

Bowen Byram (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-303

Ryan McLeod (Sabres)

Over 0.5

+220

Under 0.5

-303

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

Over 0.5

+230

Under 0.5

-323

Player Shots

Tage Thompson (Sabres)

Over 3.5

+125

Under 3.5

-175

Artemi Panarin (Rangers)

Over 2.5

-161

Under 2.5

+120

Vincent Trocheck (Rangers)

Over 2.5

+130

Under 2.5

-185

Alex Tuch (Sabres)

Over 2.5

+125

Under 2.5

-175

Mika Zibanejad (Rangers)

Over 2.5

+105

Under 2.5

-145

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres)

Over 2.5

-100

Under 2.5

-135

J.T. Miller (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+115

Jason Zucker (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-161

Under 1.5

+115

Will Cuylle (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

Alexis Lafrenière (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-130

Under 1.5

-105

Jiri Kulich (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-185

Under 1.5

+130

Adam Fox (Rangers)

Over 1.5

-154

Under 1.5

+110

Josh Doan (Sabres)

Over 1.5

-118

Under 1.5

-115

Micro Betting

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Last 5 & H2H

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

New York Rangers Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 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 4 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Puck Line

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the +1.5 puck line in 8 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 7.50 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 6.50 goals in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 6.5: Covered in 6 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 3.80 goals and allowed 3.70 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 3.60 pts and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.10 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 5 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 3.80 goals and allowed 3.30 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 3.60 goals and allowed 2.90 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 30.1
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.4
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0
• Penalty Minutes: 5.8
• Blocks: 14.2
• Faceoff Wins : 29.4
• Hits: 20.5
• Giveaways: 15.8
• Takeaways: 6

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 27.4
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3.3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.1
• Penalty Minutes: 7.1
• Blocks: 13
• Faceoff Wins : 30.3
• Hits: 22
• Giveaways: 15.6
• Takeaways: 4.6

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.3
• Penalties: 3
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 6.3
• Blocks: 15.5
• Faceoff Wins : 26.5
• Hits: 15.8
• Giveaways: 14.9
• Takeaways: 5.8

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.3
• Shots: 29.5
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.2
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 7.9
• Blocks: 14.5
• Faceoff Wins : 28.3
• Hits: 18.7
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5.2

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Team News

New York Rangers Player Stats & Roster

#	Player	GP	MIN	G	A	P	+/-
23	Adam Fox	1	22.4	0	0	0	-2
73	Matthew Rempe	1	9.5	0	0	0	0
50	Will Cuylle	1	19.4	0	0	0	0

84	Adam Edstroem	1	8.5	0	0	0	0
17	Will Borgen	1	17.9	0	0	0	0
13	Alexis Lafreniere	1	16	0	0	0	-3
24	Carson Soucy	1	19	0	0	0	0
4	Braden Schneider	1	18.1	0	0	0	-1
14	Taylor Raddysh	1	13.1	0	0	0	0
93	Mika Zibanejad	1	20.1	0	0	0	-2
18	Urho Vaakanainen	1	17.6	0	0	0	-1
	Conor Sheary	1	12.7	0	0	0	0
44	Vladislav Gavrikov	1	20.8	0	0	0	0
16	Vincent Trocheck	1	20.5	0	0	0	-3
10	Artemi Panarin	1	20.8	0	0	0	-3
10	J.T. Miller	1	18.3	0	0	0	-2
39	Sam Carrick	1	10	0	0	0	0
42	Noah Laba	1	13.7	0	0	0	0

#	Goalies	GP	GAA	SV%
32	Jonathan Quick	-	-	-
31	Igor Shesterkin	1	1.01	0.964

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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.