- Matchup: Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres
- Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
- Venue: KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY
- Broadcast: MSG Network
- Betting Odds: Senators (-150) Sabres (+125)
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The Buffalo Sabres (0-3-0) are set to host the Ottawa Senators (1-2-0) at KeyBank Center on Wednesday. The Senators are favored with a moneyline of -150, while the Sabres are priced at +125. The total for the game is set at 6 goals.
In their last outing, the Ottawa Senators suffered a 4-1 defeat against the Predators. Ottawa spent 12 minutes in penalties during the game, and their offensive performance fell short. They managed 1 goal from 5 power play opportunities, converting just 1 of 32 shot attempts.
This season, Ottawa’s opponents have been awarded 14 power play chances (ranking 6th in the league) and scored 5 goals during those situations. The Senators have faced 78 shots, holding a save percentage of .821. They have taken 94 shots with an 8.5% shooting efficiency. At even strength, Ottawa has allowed 9 goals while scoring 6 during offensive play. Currently, they have accumulated 2 points with a points percentage of .333. In total, they have netted 8 goals (23rd in the league) and conceded 14.
Between the pipes for this matchup will be Linus Ullmark. Throughout his career, Ullmark has recorded 180 quality starts with a quality start percentage of .634. He boasts a .916 save percentage over 16,762 minutes played. Facing 8,636 shots, he has made 7,914 saves while allowing 722 goals, resulting in a goals-against average of 2.58. Ullmark’s record stands at 164-89-26 through 284 games played.
In their previous match, the Sabres clashed with the Avalanche, resulting in a 3-1 loss. Despite having 3 power play opportunities, they were unable to capitalize on any and recorded only 1 goal from 29 shots.
Buffalo has scored just 2 goals at even strength and remains scoreless on the power play (32nd in the league). With 88 shot attempts (13th in NHL) and a shooting percentage of 2.27%, they have allowed 101 shots against. So far this season, the Sabres have recorded 2 goals, 0 points, and a points percentage of .000. They have allowed 10 goals at even strength and none while shorthanded. Their power play efficiency currently stands at 0.00%, with a penalty kill rate of 100.00% against 11 power play chances. Their save percentage is at 90.1%.
On the opposite end, Alex Lyon will start as goaltender. Lyon has a career record of 51-41-11 across 116 games, achieving a quality start rate of 52.4% with 54 quality starts. He has made 2,875 saves on 3,186 shots, reflecting a save percentage of .902, with teams averaging 982.11 goals per game against him and a total of 311 goals allowed. He has played in 103 games.
Which team will emerge victorious in tonight’s NHL matchup against the spread or moneyline?
Pick: Opt for Buffalo (+125)
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