Buffalo Sabres vs Ottawa Senators Betting Pick & Prediction for 4/2

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The Buffalo Sabres are set to take on the Ottawa Senators in an NHL regular-season game. The game will be played at the Canadian Tire Centre on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can watch the game on ESPN+.

Buffalo comes into this game with a strong record of 46-21-8, holding the top spot in the Eastern Atlantic Division. Ottawa, with a record of 38-26-10, is ranked fifth in the same division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings as the season progresses.

Sabres vs Senators Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Buffalo Sabres vs. Ottawa Senators
  • Venue: Canadian Tire Centre
  • Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine +100, Ottawa Senators MoneyLine -119

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have been strong in their recent games. They won against the New York Islanders 4-3 with 33 shots on goal. Jack Quinn and Tage Thompson each scored a goal and an assist in this game.

In the game against the Seattle Kraken, the Sabres won 3-2. They had 36 shots on goal and scored one power play goal. Peyton Krebs and Rasmus Dahlin each contributed with a goal.

Despite a loss to the Detroit Red Wings, Tage Thompson continued to perform well. He scored a goal and had four shots on goal in that game. The Sabres have shown they can put up a fight, but need to tighten their defense.

Ottawa Senators Team Preview

The Ottawa Senators have shown mixed results in recent games. They secured a 3-2 win against the Detroit Red Wings, outshooting their opponents with 21 shots on goal. They also managed a narrow 2-1 victory over the New York Rangers with 33 shots on goal.

In their losses, the Senators fell 3-6 to the Florida Panthers and 2-4 to the Tampa Bay Lightning. Despite these setbacks, players like Michael Amadio and Jordan Spence made contributions with goals and assists. James Reimer faced a challenging time in goal, with high numbers of shots against in both losses.

The Senators’ top skaters have been active this season. Tim Stützle leads with 76 points in 74 games, while Drake Batherson follows with 64 points. Brady Tkachuk has also contributed with 51 points in 54 games, providing strength to the team.

BTB Betting Pick

The Ottawa Senators are the favorite with a moneyline of -119. Buffalo Sabres have a moneyline of +100. Given the Senators’ higher rank in goals and saves, they are likely to win. The projected score is Ottawa Senators 4, Buffalo Sabres 3.

The total for the game is set at 6.5. Both teams have strong offensive stats, ranking high in goals and shots on goal. This suggests the game will go over the total. The projected total is 7, indicating the over is a good pick.