<p>The NHL Regular Season is kicking off with the Florida Panthers visiting the Buffalo Sabres. The game takes place at the KeyBank Center on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN+.</p> <p>The Panthers come into this game with a 3-3-0 record. They are ranked 9th in the conference and 5th in the division. The Sabres, on the other hand, have a 1-3-0 record and are ranked 15th in the conference and 8th in the division. Both teams are looking to improve their standings early in the season.</p> <h2>Panthers vs Sabres Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NHL</li><li>Teams: Florida Panthers vs. Buffalo Sabres</li><li>Venue: KeyBank Center</li><li>Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: Florida Panthers -144, Buffalo Sabres +121</li></ul> <h2>Florida Panthers Team Preview</h2> <p>The Florida Panthers have had a tough stretch on the road recently. They lost 3-1 to the New Jersey Devils on October 16. The game before that, they fell 4-1 to the Detroit Red Wings.</p> <p>Brad Marchand has been a key player for the Panthers. In six games, he has scored three goals and added three assists. Anton Lundell has also contributed with two goals and three assists over the same span.</p> <p>In goal, Sergei Bobrovsky has played four games, winning three of them. He has made 83 saves and allowed seven goals. Daniil Tarasov has been in net for two games, but he hasn't recorded a win yet.</p> <h2>Buffalo Sabres Team Preview</h2> <p>The Buffalo Sabres had a big win against the Ottawa Senators with a score of 8-4. This victory came after a tough stretch of games. They had lost their previous three games, including a 3-1 loss to the Colorado Avalanche.</p> <p>Zach Benson has been a key player for the Sabres this season. In one game, he recorded four assists and one hit. Jason Zucker has also contributed with three goals in four games.</p> <p>In goal, Alex Lyon has played all four games for the Sabres. He has made 124 saves with 12 goals against. Despite the three losses, he helped secure the win against the Senators.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>The Florida Panthers are favored to win against the Buffalo Sabres with a moneyline of -144. The Panthers have shown strong offensive and defensive stats this season. With 167 shots on goal and ranking second, they are likely to score more. The pick is for the Florida Panthers to win the game with a projected score of 4-2.</p> <p>The over/under line for this game is set at 6.0. The projected total score is 6, matching the line. The Panthers' strong offense and the Sabres' underdog status suggest a close contest. The recommendation is to take the over at -112, expecting both teams to push the total over the line.</p>

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