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By Brady Trettenero in NHL Hockey
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The New York Rangers (14-12-1) head to KeyBank Center to take on the slumping Buffalo Sabres (11-13-4) in a Wednesday Night showdown on December 11, 2024. Puck drop is scheduled for 7:00 PM Eastern Time, with national coverage provided by TNT.
The Rangers enter as -140 road favorites, while the over/under is set at 6 goals. Can Artemi Panarin and the Blueshirts take advantage of Buffalo’s seven-game losing streak?
Here is our Rangers vs Sabres prediction for Wednesday Night Hockey.
I’m backing the Rangers to secure a much-needed victory against the reeling Sabres. New York has struggled mightily of late, going just 2-8 in their last 10 games, but they still possess significantly more talent and experience than Buffalo.
The Rangers boast a potent offense led by Artemi Panarin (34 points in 27 games) and are getting solid contributions from young forwards like Alexis Lafrenière and K’Andre Miller. New York also has the edge in special teams, ranking 12th on the power play (22.5%) and 2nd in penalty killing (85.9%).
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While it’s true the Rangers have lost four straight road games, they have a strong track record in Buffalo, winning five of their last seven visits to KeyBank Center. This also represents a revenge spot for New York after suffering a 6-1 drubbing at the hands of the Sabres back on November 7th.
Buffalo, meanwhile, is in complete disarray, losing seven consecutive games while being outscored 26-11 in that span. The Sabres rank dead last on the power play (14.5%) and 26th in goals against per game (3.25), a recipe for disaster against a Rangers team desperate to right the ship.
Sharp money has taken notice of these factors, as the line has moved from Rangers -130 to -140 and even -150 at some books. Expect Igor Shesterkin to outduel Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen between the pipes as New York grinds out a much-needed regulation victory.
Wednesday Hockey Pick:
The Rangers are currently favored to win this one, with the moneyline set at -140. This means that a $140 bet on New York would return a profit of $100 if they emerge victorious. On the flip side, the Sabres are home underdogs at +120, offering a potential return of $120 on a $100 wager.
New York is listed at -1.5 (+170) for those interested in the puck line, while Buffalo is at +1.5 (-205). A bet on the Rangers puck line would require them to win by two or more goals, but it would provide a significantly higher payout. The Sabres puck line bet would cash if they either win outright or lose by a single goal.
The total (over/under) for this game is set at 6 goals, with the over juiced at -120 and the under at +100. This suggests that oddsmakers believe there’s a higher likelihood of the game seeing more than six goals scored.
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Odds as of December 11, 2024 at Bet365 Sportsbook. Browse the available NHL betting apps for Wednesday Night Hockey.
NHL player props odds as of Dec. 11 at Bet365. Find the best NHL player props to bet with our NHL player props page.
Here are a few player prop bets to consider for Wednesday’s matchup:
Artemi Panarin – Over 0.5 Assists (-130)
Panarin has been the Rangers’ top playmaker this season, dishing out 19 assists through the first 27 games. The talented winger has recorded an assist in four of his last five contests, including one against the Sabres in their previous meeting on November 7th.
Tage Thompson – Over 3.5 Shots on Goal (-115)
Thompson has been Buffalo’s most active shooter, leading the team with 88 shots on goal through 28 games. The 25-year-old center has gone over this prop line in four consecutive games and in 11 of his last 15 outings overall. In the Sabres’ November 7th loss to New York, Thompson registered five shots on goal.
Chris Kreider – Over 2.5 Shots on Goal (-115)
Kreider ranks second on the Rangers with 69 shots on goal this season and has been heating up of late. The veteran power forward has recorded three or more shots in three of his last five games, including six against the Kraken on Sunday. Kreider also had three shots on net versus Buffalo last month.
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