Buffalo Sabres vs Florida Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction for Monday, February 2, 2026

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The Buffalo Sabres will visit the Florida Panthers for an NHL regular-season game. The game will take place at the Amerant Bank Arena on Monday, February 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.

Buffalo Sabres come into the game with a record of 31-18-5. They are ranked 7th in the conference and 5th in their division. The Florida Panthers hold a record of 28-23-3, standing 11th in the conference and 6th in the division. Both teams are part of the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Sabres vs Panthers Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers
  • Venue: Amerant Bank Arena
  • Date: Monday, February 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine +112, Florida Panthers MoneyLine -133

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres recently faced the Montreal Canadiens at home, losing 4-2. In that game, Owen Power scored a goal while Tage Thompson added an assist. Goalie Alex Lyon had 27 saves on 30 shots.

In a previous game against the Los Angeles Kings, the Sabres won 4-1. Alex Tuch scored three goals, and Jack Quinn contributed three assists. Alex Lyon was solid in goal with 37 saves on 38 shots.

Buffalo’s skaters have been effective, ranking 6th in goals and 8th in assists this season. Rasmus Dahlin has 44 points with 33 assists, while Tage Thompson leads the team with 28 goals. On the goaltending front, Alex Lyon has 13 wins this season.

Florida Panthers Team Preview

The Florida Panthers have struggled recently, dropping their last three games by just one goal. In their most recent outing, they fell 2-1 to the Winnipeg Jets. Eetu Luostarinen managed to score the lone goal for the Panthers, and the team had 28 shots on goal.

Before that, the Panthers lost to the St. Louis Blues in a 5-4 game. Matthew Tkachuk stood out with two goals and an assist. The team capitalized on the power play with two goals in that game.

In another close game, the Panthers lost 4-3 to the Utah Mammoth. Cole Schwindt and Sandis Vilmanis each scored a goal. Despite having more shots on goal and hits, the Panthers could not secure the win.

BTB Betting Pick

The Florida Panthers are favored with a moneyline of -133 against the Buffalo Sabres, who have a moneyline of +112. The Panthers have a stronger season ranking in goals and assists. Based on these factors, the recommendation is to pick the Florida Panthers to win the game with a projected score of Florida 4, Buffalo 3.

The over/under line is set at 6.0 with the over at -118 and the under at -104. Both teams have shown the ability to score, with Florida ranked 15th in goals and Buffalo ranked 6th. Given the offensive capabilities, the recommendation is to bet on the over, with a projected total of 7 goals.