New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction 2/22/25

Don’t miss out on the NHL showdown between the Rangers and Sabres. The game is starting at 5:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Sabres at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. Get ready to place your bets! The Rangers are the -1.5 goal favorite in this Eastern conference matchup against Sabres. The over/under for the game is set at 6.5 goals.

NEW YORK RANGERS VS BUFFALO SABRES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Buffalo Sabres +1.5

This game will be played at KeyBank Center at 5:30 ET on Saturday, February 22nd.

WHY BET THE BUFFALO SABRES:

  • Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Sabres to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.
  • We like the Sabres on the moneyline (+101)
  • The Sabres are also our pick on the spread at +1.5

Are the Rangers Ready for a Win at Buffalo?

The Rangers moved to 27-24-4 with a 5-2 win over the Islanders. As -1.5 goal favorites, they covered the puck line, and the total of 7 goals surpassed the pre-game line of 6.

Four different Rangers found the net, with Artemi Panarin leading the way with two goals. They held a 2-0 lead before the Islanders scored, but the Rangers responded with three more goals to secure the victory.

Artemi Panarin led the way with two goals, including his 9th of the season on an empty net and his 8th on a power play. Chris Kreider opened the scoring with his 8th goal, while Vincent Trocheck added his 4th. Adam Edstrom netted his 1st goal of the season in the 3rd period.

Mika Zibanejad contributed with three assists, bringing his total to 8 for the season. The Rangers fired 40 shots on goal and scored once on a power play. They also recorded 14 giveaways.

Igor Shesterkin recorded 35 saves with a 94.6% save percentage, helping the Rangers to a 5-2 win over the Islanders. Defensively, New York finished with 10 takeaways and 19 hits. After allowing a late goal in the second period, the Rangers’ defense shut out the Islanders in the third.

Does Buffalo Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Buffalo’s record dropped to 22-27-5 after a 2-1 loss to the Red Wings. The Sabres took an early lead with a short-handed goal, but Detroit responded with two power-play goals in the second period.

The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score reached only 3. As underdogs on the puck line, Buffalo failed to cover.

Buffalo’s offense was held to just one goal in their 2-1 loss to the Red Wings, with Alex Tuch scoring his 5th of the season on a shorthanded play. The Sabres took 32 shots on goal but were unable to find the net again, and they had 13 giveaways.

After Tuch’s goal at 8:21 in the first period, the Sabres were shut out for the rest of the game. They failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities.

Buffalo’s defense had a strong start, shutting out the Red Wings in the first period, but they gave up two goals in the second, both on the power play. Goalie Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen made 21 saves with a 91.3% save percentage, and the Sabres’ defense recorded 5 takeaways and 17 hits.