Vegas Golden Knights vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Pick & Prediction for 3/3

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The NHL Regular Season continues with the Vegas Golden Knights taking on the Buffalo Sabres. The game will be held at the KeyBank Center on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at 7:00 PM. Fans can catch the action on ESPN+.

The Vegas Golden Knights, led by Head Coach Bruce Cassidy, come in with a record of 28-18-14. They hold the top spot in the Western Pacific Division. On the other side, the Buffalo Sabres, coached by Lindy Ruff, have a record of 35-19-6. They rank second in the Eastern Atlantic Division.

Golden Knights vs Sabres Game Day Info

  • Sport: NHL
  • Teams: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Buffalo Sabres
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Date: Tuesday, March 3, 2026
  • Betting Odds: Buffalo Sabres MoneyLine -132, Vegas Golden Knights MoneyLine +113

Vegas Golden Knights Team Preview

The Vegas Golden Knights have had mixed results in their recent games. They faced a tough loss against the Pittsburgh Penguins, with a score of 5-0. Despite an equal number of shots on goal, they couldn’t find the back of the net.

In their game against the Washington Capitals, the Golden Knights lost narrowly, 3-2. Tomas Hertl and Braeden Bowman each scored a goal in that game. The team managed to convert one power play opportunity but fell short overall.

The Golden Knights secured a win against the Los Angeles Kings with a score of 6-4. Pavel Dorofeyev stood out with two goals. Tanner Laczynski contributed with three assists, helping them achieve victory.

Buffalo Sabres Team Preview

The Buffalo Sabres have been performing well in their recent games. They secured victories against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Florida Panthers, and New Jersey Devils. In these games, the Sabres showed strong offensive skills, scoring multiple goals. Key players like Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Rasmus Dahlin have been leading the team. Thompson has 32 goals and 31 assists in 60 games. Tuch and Dahlin also contribute significantly with goals and assists. In goaltending, Alex Lyon and Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen have shared responsibilities. Lyon has 15 wins in 28 games, while Luukkonen has 13 wins in 23 games. Colten Ellis also supports with 7 wins in 13 games.

BTB Betting Pick

The Buffalo Sabres are favored with a moneyline of -132 against the Vegas Golden Knights, who are at +113. The Sabres have shown strong performance in goals and assists, ranking 5th in goals this season. With a projected score of Sabres 4, Golden Knights 3, picking Buffalo to win straight up seems reasonable.

The over/under line is set at 6.0, with the over at -124 and the under at +101. Both teams have been scoring well, and their combined offensive stats suggest a high-scoring game. The projected total score is 7, so betting on the over is recommended.