The Hurricanes will play the Sabres on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
As the 2024-25 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Carolina Hurricanes take on the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 in what could be a pivotal matchup for determining playoff seeds. We've put together some useful statistical trends below, ideal for handicapping this matchup. Don't forget that each team's point tally determines their playoff eligibility and seed. Now more than ever, piling up as many wins as possible will be critical to locking up a playoff berth.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Carolina Hurricanes now have a 93.67 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Buffalo Sabres starting this game with a 88.67 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Carolina Hurricanes - The Carolina Hurricanes start this game with a 16-18-3 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Carolina Hurricanes rank 6th for away team losses.
- Home Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres head to the first puck drop with a 21-14-3 record as a home team, putting them 9th in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 7th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2024-25 NHL regular season wraps up, the Carolina Hurricanes rank 9th (247) for goals scored. The Buffalo Sabres currently sit 7th (253) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Carolina Hurricanes rank 23rd (207) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Buffalo Sabres have allowed 268 goals this season, resulting in a 4th league ranking.
- Shootout Records - A shootout will be held to determine the winner following a tie after 3 periods and overtime. Heading into the end of the season, the Carolina Hurricanes have a 0-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Buffalo Sabres sporting a 4-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Carolina Hurricanes have a 46-26-4 record and the Buffalo Sabres hold a 34-36-6 as the 2024-25 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! The Carolina Hurricanes clash with the Buffalo Sabres in a battle of epic proportions... NHL playoff seeds are at stake as the regular season winds down on April 8th... Carolina boasts a 46-26-4 record with a 0.605 win percentage and 96 points... Meanwhile, Buffalo sits at 34-36-6 with a 0.447 win percentage and 74 points...
For those who seek to wager, we've provided each team's standings below... The tables below contain the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets for this matchup... Bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM for a chance to win big...
The Hurricanes will look to dominate the ice and secure a higher playoff seed... While the Sabres aim to play spoiler and upset their higher-ranked opponents... Fans in the arena and viewers at home can expect a thrilling showdown... As these two teams give it their all in the quest for postseason glory...
So gather 'round, hockey fans, for a night of excitement and wizardry on the ice... Will the Hurricanes continue their winning ways, or will the Sabres pull off a miraculous upset?... Only time will tell as the final buzzer sounds and one team emerges victorious... So place your bets, hold onto your wands, and get ready for a magical night of NHL action!
Best Hurricanes at Sabres Odds
| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Carolina Hurricanes |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Carolina Hurricanes are the -235 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Buffalo Sabres are the +190 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
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.
The Carolina Hurricanes are -1.5 +105 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 -125 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Hurricanes
Sabres
4/08/25 7:08pm EDT | -235+190 |
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $190 at +190 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 34.48%.
- Carolina Hurricanes bettors risk $100 to win $42.55 at -235 odds. The implied probability for Carolina Hurricanes is 70.15%.
Carolina Hurricanes at Buffalo Sabres Prop Bets
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Hurricanes
Sabres
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/08/25 7:08pm EDT | Yes -175No +130Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
CAR at BUF 4/08/25 7:08pm EDT | 2.5 o -1102.5 u -125Bet |
Hurricanes
Total Goals
CAR at BUF 4/08/25 7:08pm EDT | 3.5 o -1403.5 u +100Bet |
Alex Tuch
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at BUF 4/08/25 7:08pm EDT | Yes +8000Bet |
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Seth Jarvis
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at BUF 4/08/25 7:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Tage Thompson
To Score 3 Goals
CAR at BUF 4/08/25 7:08pm EDT | Yes +6600Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| x - Carolina Hurricanes | 82 | 47 | 30 | 5 | 0.573 | 99 | 47 | 266 | 233 | +33.0 | 31-9-1 | 16-21-4 | 0-3 | 3-6-1 | L3 |
| e - Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 36 | 39 | 7 | 0.439 | 79 | 32 | 269 | 289 | -20.0 | 23-15-3 | 13-24-4 | 4-2 | 6-3-1 | W1 |
Carolina Hurricanes & Buffalo Sabres 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.
Carolina Hurricanes Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Hurricanes | +900 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +15000 Bet |
Carolina Hurricanes & Buffalo Sabres 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 Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres NHL Game
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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 Tuesday, April 8th, 2025 at 7:08 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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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.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
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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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