Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Odds

The Sabres will play the Islanders on Saturday, October 14th, 2023. Your timezone's face off time is 7:38 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2023-24 NHL regular season has begun for the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders. Let's look back at some stats from 2022-23 to analyze what might happen in this matchup and establish each team's baseline for the upcoming regular season.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres had a 88.67 power ranking in the 2022-23 NHL regular season. The power ranking for the New York Islanders in the 2022-23 regular season was 90.33.
  • Away Buffalo Sabres - At the end of the 2022-23 NHL regular season, the Buffalo Sabres had a 25-13-3 record as an away team, ranking them 6th in the regular season for away team wins.
  • Home New York Islanders - The New York Islanders finished the 2022-23 regular season with a 25-13-3 record as a home team. They ranked 5th for home team wins in the regular season standings.
  • Goals Scored - Looking at the number of goals each team scored in the 2022-23 regular season, the Buffalo Sabres ranked 3rd (296), with the New York Islanders ending up 22nd (243).
  • Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team in the 2022-23 regular season, the Buffalo Sabres finished 6th (300), with the New York Islanders ranked 24th (222).
  • Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres had a 42-33-7 regular season record, with the New York Islanders finishing with a 42-31-9 regular season standing last season.

Moneyline Mage

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Moneyline Mage

Welcome, fellow wizards and hockey enthusiasts, to the magical world of NHL! The 2023-24 season has just begun, and we gather here today to witness the Buffalo Sabres weave their spells against the New York Islanders!

Last season, the Sabres stood tall with a 42-33-7 record, while the Islanders enchanted their way to a 42-31-9 standing. But remember, dear fans, this is a fresh start, and anything can happen!

As the Sabres venture into the Islanders' mystical realm, the action is on the ice, where spells will be cast with swift sticks and enchanted pucks. Who will harness the power of the game and emerge victorious? Only time will tell.

Before we dive deeper into this magical battle, let us review this game's odds from our partner sportsbooks. Which team has the favor of fate on their side? Study these odds carefully, my friends, for they hold the keys to your wizardly predictions.

But wait, there's more! For those seeking extra excitement, let us look at the prop bets available below. Will there be a hat trick? Will a spellbinding save steal the show? The possibilities are endless in this enchanting clash.

So gather your potions and prepare your incantations, for Saturday, October 14th, is the day when the Sabres and Islanders collide in a dance of sorcery and skill. Brace yourselves, for the magic of the 2023-24 NHL season awaits!

Best Sabres at Islanders Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Buffalo Sabres
Favorite

New York Islanders
The New York Islanders are the -145 moneyline favorite. Risk $145 to win $100 on the New York Islanders at BetMGM. The Buffalo Sabres are the +120 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $120 on the Buffalo Sabres. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 6.5 goals. Risk $100 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 6.5 goals. Risk $120 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Puck Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Buffalo Sabres
Favorite

New York Islanders
The New York Islanders have a -1.5 +180 puck line at BetMGM VA. They are the puck line favorite in this matchup. The Buffalo Sabres have a +1.5 -225 puck line at BetMGM VA. The Buffalo Sabres are the puck line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders NHL game on Saturday, October 14th, 2023?

The New York Islanders are the -145 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Buffalo Sabres are the +120 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders NHL game on Saturday, October 14th, 2023?

The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the puck line for the Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders NHL game on Saturday, October 14th, 2023?

The New York Islanders are -1.5 +180 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 -225 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.

NHL Odds Example

NHL Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Sabres
Islanders
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
+120-145
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $120 at +120 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 45.45%.
  • New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $68.97 at -145 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 59.18%.

Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders Prop Bets

NHL Prop Bets
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Bet
Sabres
Islanders
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
Yes -200No +145Bet
Sabres
Total Goals
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
3 o -1103 u -125Bet
Islanders
Total Goals
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
3 o -1453 u +105Bet
Alex Tuch
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o -1550.5 u +115Bet
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Anders Lee
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o -1100.5 u -120Bet
Bo Horvat
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o -1500.5 u +110Bet
Brock Nelson
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o -1650.5 u +130Bet
Casey Mittelstadt
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o +1100.5 u -150Bet
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Dylan Cozens
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o -1100.5 u -120Bet
Jean-Gabriel Pageau
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o +1050.5 u -140Bet
Jeff Skinner
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o -1400.5 u +105Bet
Kyle Palmieri
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o -1050.5 u -130Bet
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Mathew Barzal
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o -1350.5 u +100Bet
Noah Dobson
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o +1000.5 u -135Bet
Owen Power
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o +1350.5 u -185Bet
Rasmus Dahlin
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o -1650.5 u +125Bet
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Tage Thompson
Points Scored
BUF at NYI
10/14/23 7:38pm EDT
0.5 o -1600.5 u +125Bet

Team Standings

2023-2024 NHL Regular Season Standings - Buffalo Sabres, New York Islanders
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
x - New York Islanders823927160.4769438246263-17.021-10-1018-17-61-58-1-1W2
Buffalo Sabres82393760.4768437246244+2.021-19-118-18-52-15-4-1W1

Buffalo Sabres & New York Islanders Futures Odds

Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.

Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds
2024-25 Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds

Team
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Sabres
+6000
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New York Islanders Stanley Cup Odds
2024-25 New York Islanders Stanley Cup Odds

Team
BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
Islanders
+4500
Bet

Buffalo Sabres & New York Islanders Team Pages

Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:

How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders NHL Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Saturday, October 14th, 2023 at 7:38 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Game.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Game.

  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

    Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.

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