Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Picks & Odds | 05 Feb 2026

NHL Betting Preview: Penguins vs Sabres

The Pittsburgh Penguins clash with the Buffalo Sabres at KeyBank Center, with face-off scheduled for 20:00 on Thursday, February 5.

Over 6.5 could well be on the cards and you can get an appealing -112 that this happens. The Penguins and the Sabres have plenty of scoring power.

Pittsburgh Penguins have now lost back-to-back games. On the road in their previous appearance, New York Islanders won 5-4 (OT) at UBS Arena. Bryan Rust was one of four different players on the scoresheet.

Buffalo Sabres lost on the road in their last game. Tampa Bay Lightning won 4-3 (OT) at Benchmark International Arena. Mattias Samuelsson recorded two goals and Josh Doan scored the other.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The Penguins won the most recent encounter between these teams. A 4-2 victory was registered against the Sabres at PPG PAINTS Arena. The past 10 clashes between these teams have seen six Penguins wins.

Starting Goalies

Arturs Silovs (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	16-10-8	3	.890	2
23/24	3-0-1	2.47	.881	0

Alex Lyon (Confirmed)

Season	W-L-OTL:	GAA:	SV%:	SO:
24/25	20-8-4	2.7	.911	3
23/24	21-18-4	3.05	.904	2

7 wins, 1 loss and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.6 goals from 29.8 shots on goal, with a 14.8% powerplay efficiency. The Penguins have given up 2.9 goals from 26.0 shots, averaging 3.1 penalties with a penalty-killing efficiency of 93.6%.

Anthony Mantha is the top points scorer with 12 points, 6 goals and 6 assists, with Evgeni Malkin recording 11 points, 3 goals and 8 assists, over the last 10 games. Goalie Stuart Skinner have a 3.16 goal against average with a .874 save percentage.

The Sabres have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 overtime losses, averaging 4.0 goals from 26.0 shots on goal, with a 16.2% powerplay efficiency. They have been conceding 2.8 goals from 32.8 shots, averaging 3.7 penalties per game with a penalty-killing efficiency of 83.8%.

The top points scorer is Rasmus Dahlin with 14 points, 5 goals and 9 assists, while Jack Quinn is next in line after having 11 points, 2 goals and 9 assists. Goalie Alex Lyon have a 2.02 GAA with a .941 SV%, including one shutout.

Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction & Picks

Be ready for Pittsburgh Penguins vs Buffalo Sabres with our in-depth betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, our expected scoreline, best player prop picks and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

We’ve found some value for this NHL encounter as we expect the lamp to be lit at least seven times. It means that Overs could be on the cards and that is available at -112.

Team news plays a key role in our hockey predictions and we’re always tracking players with injury concerns. We also stay on top of the NHL form guide, supported by detailed stats that help paint a clearer picture of what to expect.

Key Penguins vs Sabres stats:

• The 6.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 Penguins games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Penguins games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Sabres games.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Sabres games at home.
• The 6.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Sabres games.

Over 6.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.9% chance of landing a return. Based on our cappers in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you want to go Over on the Total at bigger odds, then you can combine this pick with other selections as part of a Bet Builder until you’re happy with the overall price.

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Our Game Prediction

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Rasmus Dahlin Over 0.5 Assists -145

Rasmus Dahlin (Sabres) has had at least one assist in 5 straight games. The odds are attractive when it comes to wagering on Player Assists and you can get -145 that he is able to land a return.

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Correct Score Prediction

Penguins 5 - 2 Sabres

The Penguins can be backed to win 5-2 when it comes to the correct score. We’ll go for the +1800 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Latest Correct Score Odds

Score

Penguins

Sabres

1-0

Penguins

+7000

Sabres

+7000

2-0

Penguins

+6600

Sabres

+6000

2-1

Penguins

+1900

Sabres

+1900

3-0

Penguins

+4500

Sabres

+4000

3-1

Penguins

+2400

Sabres

+2200

3-2

Penguins

+1000

Sabres

+950

4-0

Penguins

+5500

Sabres

+4500

4-1

Penguins

+2000

Sabres

+1800

4-2

Penguins

+1700

Sabres

+1600

4-3

Penguins

+1000

Sabres

+950

5-0

Penguins

+9000

Sabres

+7500

5-1

Penguins

+3000

Sabres

+2500

5-2

Penguins

+1800

Sabres

+1500

5-3

Penguins

+2200

Sabres

+1900

5-4

Penguins

+1600

Sabres

+1500

6-0

Penguins

+12500

Sabres

+10000

6-1

Penguins

+6600

Sabres

+5500

6-2

Penguins

+3300

Sabres

+2800

6-3

Penguins

+2800

Sabres

+2400

6-4

Penguins

+4000

Sabres

+3500

6-5

Penguins

+3500

Sabres

+3400

7-0

Penguins

+3500

Sabres

+14000

7-1

Penguins

+11000

Sabres

+9000

7-2

Penguins

+8000

Sabres

+6600

7-3

Penguins

+5500

Sabres

+4500

7-4

Penguins

+5500

Sabres

+4500

7-5

Penguins

+8000

Sabres

+7500

7-6

Penguins

+8000

Sabres

+8000

8-1

Penguins

+8000

Sabres

+13000

8-2

Penguins

+13000

Sabres

+11000

8-3

Penguins

+12500

Sabres

+10000

8-4

Penguins

+10000

Sabres

+9000

8-5

Penguins

+11000

Sabres

+10000

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Pittsburgh Penguins 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.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 56% probability of winning this game, Buffalo Sabres might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -125 Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +104 about Pittsburgh Penguins.

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 want to wager Over 6.5, there are odds of -128.

The good news is that the top NHL betting sites offer hundreds of game lines and team props for every matchup, with a vast selection of pre-game and live wagering options available.

Moneyline

Penguins

+104

Sabres

-125

3-Way Moneyline

Penguins

+165

Tie

+325

Sabres

+125

Puck Line

Penguins +1.5

-244

Sabres -1.5

+194

Total Goals

Under 6.5

+104

Over 6.5

-128

The gambling sites also allow you to place player prop bets such as Goaltender Saves, Powerplay Points, Assists and Goals. This means you can focus on an individual player’s performance rather than wager on the actual outcome of the game in question.

Among the various options for wagering on the NHL, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as whether a goal will be scored within the next 10 minutes.

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Pittsburgh Penguins Stats

Buffalo Sabres Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 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 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the -1.5 puck line in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 7.60 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 7.00 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 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.60 goals and allowed 3.00 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 4.20 pts and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games on the road

Total Goals

• Game Totals: An average of 6.80 goals in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 6.80 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 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 4.00 goals and allowed 2.80 goals in the last 10 home games

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.4
• Shots: 29.8
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.1
• Empty Net Goals: 0.2
• Penalty Minutes: 6.5
• Blocks: 11.9
• Faceoff Wins : 25.1
• Hits: 20.1
• Giveaways: 16.1
• Takeaways: 5.4

Last 10 Games on the Road

• Goals Powerplay: 0.2
• Shots: 29.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 2.5
• Empty Net Goals: 0.3
• Penalty Minutes: 5.3
• Blocks: 12.8
• Faceoff Wins : 26.9
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 16.7
• Takeaways: 5.3

Team Stats - Avg/Game

Last 10 Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.6
• Shots: 26
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.7
• Empty Net Goals: 0.5
• Penalty Minutes: 9.5
• Blocks: 12
• Faceoff Wins : 23.7
• Hits: 19
• Giveaways: 16.3
• Takeaways: 5.1

Last 10 Home Games

• Goals Powerplay: 0.8
• Shots: 27.7
• Goals Shorthanded: 0.1
• Penalties: 3.9
• Empty Net Goals: 0.4
• Penalty Minutes: 10.7
• Blocks: 7.6
• Faceoff Wins : 18.6
• Hits: 18.6
• Giveaways: 17
• Takeaways: 5

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