March 02, 2026 1:35 PM EST

NHL: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Buffalo Sabres 3/3/2026

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The Buffalo Sabres are slight 53.4 percent favorites over the Vegas Golden Knights. The Sabres are favored despite being projected for 26 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Golden Knights. The Sabres goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 90.2% compared to the Golden Knights goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 88.8%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Adin Hill 23, UkkoPekka Luukkonen 25 SHOTS: Jack Eichel 3.9, Tage Thompson 4.1 GOALS: Jack Eichel 0.55, Tage Thompson 0.64 PTS: Mitch Marner has a 66% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Rasmus Dahlin has a 58% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Buffalo Sabres

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDBuffalo SabresRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road14-17, 45% -604Record at Home17-11, 61% 450Buffalo Sabres
VS Buffalo Sabres0-0 No GamesVS Vegas Golden Knights0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better11-20, 35% -1289vs Team Under .50019-8, 70% 1061Buffalo Sabres
Record As Road Underdog1-4, 20% -297Record As Home Favorite11-8, 58% -12Buffalo Sabres
After 1 or More Days Off22-28, 44% -4082After 1 or More Days Off29-22, 57% -1874Buffalo Sabres

PAST 30 DAYS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDBuffalo SabresRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road1-3, 25% -210Record at Home0-2, 0% -200Buffalo Sabres
VS Buffalo Sabres0-0 No GamesVS Vegas Golden Knights0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better0-4, 0% -400vs Team .500 or Better1-3, 25% -116Buffalo Sabres
Record As Road Underdog0-2, 0% -200Record As Home Favorite0-2, 0% -200EVEN
After 1 or More Days Off2-3, 40% -434After 1 or More Days Off3-2, 60% -483Vegas Golden Knights

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Vegas Golden KnightsRECORDBuffalo SabresRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD15-16, 48% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME19-13, 59% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-2, 50% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS3-2, 60% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-19, 46% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-12, 57% OverUNDER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home27-16, 63% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road29-17, 63% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 15-16, 48% -1285 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 18-10, 64% +798 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 3-1, 75% +112 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 1-1, 50% +3

MONEY LINE - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 15-16, 48% -379 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 17-10, 63% 396 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 3-1, 75% +202 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 1-1, 50% +3

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 14-17, 45% -426 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 18-10, 64% + 638 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Vegas Golden Knights Road Games: 1-3, 25% -209 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 1-1, 50% -9

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