The Lightning will play the Sabres on Monday, April 6th, 2026. 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 2025-26 NHL regular season ends, there's still some great hockey action on the docket. The Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Buffalo Sabres on Monday, April 6th, 2026 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 Tampa Bay Lightning now have a 98.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the Buffalo Sabres starting this game with a 95.00 power ranking. Generally speaking, the team with the higher power ranking will be the moneyline favorite.
- Away Tampa Bay Lightning - The Tampa Bay Lightning start this game with a 23-9-5 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the league for away team wins. It's also worth noting that the Tampa Bay Lightning rank 13th for away team losses.
- Home Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres head to the first puck drop with a 24-10-4 record as a home team, putting them 3rd in the league for home team wins. However, they now stand at 10th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - As the 2025-26 NHL regular season wraps up, the Tampa Bay Lightning rank 2nd (277) for goals scored. The Buffalo Sabres currently sit 6th (266) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Good goalies and defensive players prevent opponents from scoring goals. The Tampa Bay Lightning rank 23rd (211) in the league for goals allowed. On the other hand, the Buffalo Sabres have allowed 231 goals this season, resulting in a 17th 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 Tampa Bay Lightning have a 4-2 shootout win-loss record, with the Buffalo Sabres sporting a 5-0 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Tampa Bay Lightning have a 48-22-6 record and the Buffalo Sabres hold a 46-23-8 as the 2025-26 NHL regular season finishes up.
Moneyline Mage
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Hear ye, hear ye! Witness the clash between Tampa Bay and Buffalo on April 6th... NHL playoff seeds are on the line with the Lightning at 102 points and the Sabres at 100... Tampa Bay leads the way with a 0.632 win percentage, while Buffalo trails at 0.597... The stakes are high as the regular season comes to a close... Bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM for the best moneyline, goal total, and puck line bets...
The Lightning look to strike down their opponents with a 48-22-6 record... Meanwhile, the Sabres aim to defend their home ice with a 46-23-8 standing... It will be a magical showdown as these two teams battle for supremacy... Place your bets wisely and watch the sparks fly on the ice...
On this fateful night, the destiny of these teams will be decided... Will the Lightning shine bright or will the Sabres reign supreme?... Only time will tell as the clock ticks down to game time... Grab your wands and potions, for a wizardly battle is about to unfold...
May the best team emerge victorious and claim their rightful place in the playoffs... Let the magic of hockey guide their sticks and pucks to glory... Cheer on your favorite team and witness the power of the game... Bet on NHL hockey at BetRivers or BetMGM for an extra thrill...
Best Lightning at Sabres Odds
| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite Tampa Bay Lightning |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The Tampa Bay Lightning are the -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Buffalo Sabres are the -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -110 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
The Tampa Bay Lightning are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Lightning
Sabres
4/06/26 7:08pm EDT | -118-102 |
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 50.5%.
- Tampa Bay Lightning bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds. The implied probability for Tampa Bay Lightning is 54.13%.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres Prop Bets
| BetMGM Bet |
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Lightning
Sabres
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
4/06/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes -210No +154Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
TBL at BUF 4/06/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1353 u -105Bet |
Lightning
Total Goals
TBL at BUF 4/06/26 7:08pm EDT | 3 o -1403 u +100Bet |
Jake Guentzel
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at BUF 4/06/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5500Bet |
| BetMGM | |
Nikita Kucherov
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at BUF 4/06/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5500Bet |
Tage Thompson
To Score 3 Goals
TBL at BUF 4/06/26 7:08pm EDT | Yes +5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| y - Buffalo Sabres | 82 | 50 | 23 | 9 | 0.610 | 109 | 45 | 288 | 241 | +47.0 | 26-10-5 | 24-13-4 | 5-1 | 6-3-1 | OT1 |
| x - Tampa Bay Lightning | 82 | 50 | 26 | 6 | 0.610 | 106 | 46 | 290 | 231 | +59.0 | 26-14-1 | 24-12-5 | 4-2 | 5-5-0 | L1 |
Tampa Bay Lightning & 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.
Tampa Bay Lightning Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Lightning | +1600 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +1200 Bet |
Tampa Bay Lightning & 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 Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Monday, April 6th, 2026 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 Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Tampa Bay Lightning 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.