NHL

Sunrise Showdown: Panthers Aim to Extend Impressive Roll

Florida’s big cats are hungry for another conquest on home ice

Buffalo Sabres

Sabres (24-30-6) VS Panthers (38-21-3)

Mar 8, 2025 | 18:00 ET | FLA Live Arena

Florida Panthers
Pick: Florida, Moneyline (-235): Grade A-
Matthew Tkachuk and the surging Panthers look primed to continue their recent four-game winning streak against a Sabres squad that has dropped its last three, per team staff. Buffalo’s depth could take a hit if Rasmus Dahlin remains questionable due to lingering concerns, while Florida reports a relatively healthy lineup. Historically, the Sabres have struggled in Sunrise with a 2-8 mark in their last ten visits, which underscores why Florida’s moneyline holds firm appeal. Even with Buffalo’s fresh faces eager to pull off an upset, the Panthers’ home-ice dominance and cohesive play give this pick a strong shot at lucrative success.
Over/Under Pick: Over 6.5, (+120) - B+
Title: Sabres, Panthers Collide: Offensive Sparks Will Fly 2025-03-08 | 18:00 | KeyBank Center Tagline: Prepare for a goal-fueled showdown under the bright lights. The Buffalo Sabres, eager to end their recent three-game losing streak, will lean on the scoring prowess of Tage Thompson and Rasmus Dahlin as they attempt to outgun the Florida Panthers. Meanwhile, Florida clings to a four-win streak despite uncertainty around Aaron Ekblad’s lower-body status, which puts added pressure on Matthew Tkachuk and Aleksander Barkov to maintain the team’s momentum. Historically, these squads have delivered explosive contests in Buffalo, often pushing totals into a high-scoring range. A winning bet on the Over carries solid profit potential, and we grade this pick a B+ for strong likelihood and worthwhile return.
Puckline Pick: Florida Panthers, -1.5 (Odds TBA) - B+
Alex Tuch leads the Buffalo Sabres into this matchup eager to snap their current three-game losing streak, but the Florida Panthers have been riding a notable surge in momentum with consecutive wins. Buffalo, boasting a 24-30-6 record, is missing an influential defenseman due to injury that continues to hamper their blue-line stability, a tough blow for a squad hoping to contain Florida’s aggressive forwards. Historically, the Sabres have fallen short at home against teams riding a hot streak in the Atlantic Division, and the 38-21-3 Panthers have looked especially confident against conference rivals. With a potential high-reward payout if it hits, backing Florida at -1.5 earns a strong B+ grade for its blend of probability and monetary upside.
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