Buffalo Sabres
The Sabres are upstate New York's NHL franchise and the only NHL team between Toronto and New York City. The 2026 season marked the end of a 13-year playoff drought - the franchise's longest. The young core of Thompson, Dahlin, and Power has shifted the franchise from a tank/rebuild profile into a legitimate playoff contender, with Western New York betting handle following the team's upward trajectory.
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Ended a 13-year playoff drought in 2026 and beat Boston in a first-round series. See the dedicated /playoffs-2026/ page for series breakdown.
Key Players
- Tage Thompson
- Rasmus Dahlin
- Owen Power
- Alex Tuch
- Devon Levi
Popular Sabres Bet Types
Tage Thompson Shots + Points
High-volume shooter; over props on shots-on-goal at 4.5 offer value.
Sabres Game Totals
High-event team - overs hit at 56%+ in 2025-26 regular season.
Dahlin Points + Plus/Minus
Norris-caliber defenseman with PP1 minutes.
Playoff Series Futures
Wider value than top seeds given the franchise's emerging trajectory.
The Bettors' Angle
Sabres are a young, fast team that produces high-event games. Overs on game totals have been profitable in matchups against any team in the bottom half of the league in defensive metrics.
Best NY Sportsbooks for Sabres Betting
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