The Buffalo Sabres are enjoying a three-game winning streak and look ready to face the Carolina Hurricanes, who also have a three-game winning streak at the moment. Both teams will battle it out at the PNC Arena on Friday (November 4).
The teams are part of the Atlantic and Metropolitan Divisions in the Eastern Conference respectively. This is going to be a tough battle as they are both second in their divisions and have the same streak at the moment.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Betting Odds
The Buffalo Sabres opened their account with a win against the Ottawa Senators (4-1), followed by a loss against the Florida Panthers (4-3). The Sabres went on a three-game win streak where they beat the Edmonton Oilers (4-2), the Calgary Flames (6-3), and the Vancouver Canucks (5-1).
The Seattle Kraken became the second team to beat Buffalo (5-1), followed by another defeat at the hands of the Montreal Canadiens (3-2). The team gathered itself and came back to winning ways with three wins in a row, starting with the Chicago Blackhawks (4-3) in overtime.
They beat the Detroit Red Wings in a one-sided beating (8-3). The Kraken enjoyed their latest outing with a win against the Pittsburgh Penguins (6-3). The team will look to make it four games in a row when they face the Hurricanes on Friday.
The Carolina Hurricanes finished first last season to qualify for the playoffs. They seem to be on the right track this season as well with 7 wins, 2 losses, and an overtime loss. The team is also aiming for their fourth consecutive win.
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Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Match Details
Fixture: Buffalo Sabres @ Carolina Hurricanes
Date & Time: Friday, November 4, 07:00 p.m EDT
Venue: PNC Arena, Raleigh, North Carolina
Buffalo Sabres vs. Carolina Hurricanes: Pick
Sebastian Aho is a key figure in the Carolina team and has made immense contributions. In the 2022-23 season, Aho scored 4 goals, including 7 assists, and 11 points in 10 games.
The Finnish international has been very successful against the Sabres, scoring 8 goals, including 10 assists, and 18 points in his career. A difficult task for Buffalo to handle on Friday.
Sabres vs. Hurricanes: Prediction
The Carolina Hurricanes have a massive 9-1 advantage over the Buffalo Sabres in the last 10 games they have played against each other. Playing at home definitely gives them a heavy advantage this time as well.
However, the Sabres are a quality side this season and it could turn out to be a close contest. The Hurricanes are still favorites to win the game.
Prediction: Total Goals Over 6.5 (-115)
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