The Buffalo Sabres (22-27-5), winners of four home games in a row, host the New York Rangers (27-24-4) at KeyBank Center on Saturday at 5:30 PM ET on ESPN+.

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Before watching this matchup, here is our prediction for which team will take home the victory in Saturday's hockey action.

Over the last 10 games for the Sabres (5-5-0), their offense has put up 35 goals while their defense has allowed 32 goals. They have registered 31 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored four goals (12.9%).

Rangers vs. Sabres Predictions for Saturday

Our computer model for this game predicts a final result of Sabres 4, Rangers 3.

Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-101)
Total Pick: Over 6 (computer predicts 6.3 goals on average)
Spread Pick: Sabres (+1.5)

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Rangers Splits and Trends

The Rangers (27-24-4 overall) have a 2-4-6 record in contests that have needed overtime.
In the 21 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it has an 11-6-4 record (good for 26 points).
In the seven games this season the Rangers scored just one goal, they lost every time.
New York has scored a pair of goals in 12 games this season (5-6-1 record, 11 points).
The Rangers have scored more than two goals 32 times, and are 21-8-3 in those games (to record 45 points).
In the 17 games when New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal, it registered 19 points after finishing 8-6-3.
In games when it has outshot opponents, New York is 13-9-2 (28 points).
The Rangers have been outshot by opponents 28 times, and went 13-13-2 (28 points).

Sabres Splits and Trends

The Sabres have earned a record of 4-5-9 in overtime contests on their way to an overall mark of 22-27-5.
Buffalo has earned 18 points (7-6-4) in its 17 games decided by one goal.
This season the Sabres recorded only one goal in eight games and they've earned two points (1-7-0) in those contests.
Buffalo has earned three points (1-10-1 record) this season when scoring two goals .
The Sabres have earned 44 points in their 32 games with at least three goals scored.
Buffalo has scored a lone power-play goal in 20 games this season and has recorded 17 points from those matchups.
When it outshoots its opponent this season, Buffalo has posted a record of 7-12-1 (15 points).
The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 34 games, going 15-15-4 to register 34 points.

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