The New York Islanders (8-10-6, riding a three-game losing streak) host the Buffalo Sabres (11-10-2) at UBS Arena. The contest on Saturday, November 30 begins at 7:30 PM ET on ESPN+.
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Here is our pick for who will clinch the victory in Saturday's matchup.
Over the past 10 games, the Sabres are 6-3-1 while totaling 30 goals against 25 goals given up. On 31 power-play opportunities during that time, they have scored six goals (19.4%).
Islanders vs. Sabres Predictions for Saturday
Our computer model for this game predicts a final score of Islanders 4, Sabres 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Islanders (-128)
- Total Pick: Over 5.5 (computer predicts 6 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)
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Islanders Splits and Trends
- The Islanders are 3-6-9 in overtime games on their way to an 8-10-6 overall record.
- New York has nine points (2-3-5) in the 10 games it has played that were decided by one goal.
- In the three games this season the Islanders scored just one goal, they finished 0-2-1.
- New York has lost all three games this season when it scored a pair of goals.
- The Islanders have scored at least three goals in 14 games (8-2-4, 20 points).
- In the eight games when New York has recorded a single power-play goal, it went 6-1-1 to register 13 points.
- In the 11 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, New York is 5-5-1 (11 points).
- The Islanders have been outshot by opponents in 11 games, going 3-3-5 to register 11 points.
Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres have earned a record of 3-2-5 in overtime games as part of an overall mark of 11-10-2.
- In the eight games Buffalo has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- This season the Sabres scored just one goal in five games and they've earned two points (1-4-0) in those contests.
- Buffalo has two points (1-2-0) in three games this season when it has scored two goals.
- The Sabres have earned 20 points in their 14 games with more than two goals scored.
- This season, Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal in nine games has a record of 5-4-0 in those matchups.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Buffalo is 4-4-1 (nine points).
- The Sabres' opponents have had more shots in 14 games. The Sabres went 7-6-1 in those matchups (15 points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Islanders Rank | Islanders AVG | Sabres AVG | Sabres Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th | 2.54 | Goals Scored | 3.09 | 15th |
| 17th | 3.08 | Goals Allowed | 3.04 | 15th |
| 13th | 29.4 | Shots | 28.4 | 19th |
| 16th | 28.6 | Shots Allowed | 28.7 | 17th |
| 32nd | 11.94% | Power Play % | 15.71% | 26th |
| 31st | 68.63% | Penalty Kill % | 80.52% | 11th |
Islanders vs. Sabres Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 7:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
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- Where: UBS Arena in Elmont, New York
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