Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sun, 13 Apr '25)
By Wojtek Kolan - 5:03AM UTC at 12 Apr '25
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13 Apr '25
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Match Overview - When Will They Play?
Buffalo Sabres will battle against Tampa Bay Lightning in in NHL on Sun, 13 Apr '25. Let’s analyze past stats, recent form and head-to-head comparisons to unearth the most accurate predictions and best bets.
Head To Head: Tampa Bay Lightning 4 - 6 Buffalo Sabres
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Last 10 Matches
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres H2H Results Summary
Analyzing the last 10 head-to-head matches between these rivals, Tampa Bay Lightning have won 4 times and Buffalo Sabres have come out on top on 6 occasion. In the most recent fixture between them, Buffalo Sabres won 3-2.
| Head-to-Head | Match Wins |
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| Tampa Bay Lightning | 4 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 6 |
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Previous Matches
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| 05 Apr '25 23:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
3
2
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| 07 Mar '25 00:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
6
5
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| 15 Apr '24 23:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
2
4
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| 01 Mar '24 00:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
2
3
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| 20 Jan '24 17:30 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
1
3
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| 17 Oct '23 23:30 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
3
2
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| 04 Mar '23 17:30 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
5
3
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| 24 Feb '23 00:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
5
6
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| 24 Dec '22 00:00 |
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| 29 Nov '22 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
5
6
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| 05 Nov '22 23:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
5
3
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| 10 Apr '22 21:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
5
0
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| 12 Jan '22 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
1
6
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| 25 Oct '21 23:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
5
1
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| 01 Jan '20 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
4
6
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| 26 Nov '19 00:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
5
2
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| 09 Nov '19 18:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
5
3
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| 08 Nov '19 19:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
2
3
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| 22 Feb '19 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
2
1
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| 13 Jan '19 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
3
5
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| 30 Nov '18 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
5
4
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| 14 Nov '18 00:30 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
2
1
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| 06 Apr '18 23:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
7
5
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| 01 Mar '18 00:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
1
2
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| 14 Feb '18 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
5
3
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| 29 Nov '17 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
0
2
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| 09 Apr '17 21:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
4
2
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| 05 Mar '17 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
1
2
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| 13 Jan '17 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
4
2
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| 18 Nov '16 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
1
4
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| 11 Nov '15 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
1
4
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| 06 Nov '15 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
1
4
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| 17 Oct '15 23:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
2
1
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| 10 Oct '15 17:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
1
4
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| 04 Mar '15 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
3
0
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| 10 Jan '15 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
2
1
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| 31 Dec '14 23:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
1
5
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| 05 Dec '14 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
5
0
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| 03 Dec '14 00:30 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
2
1
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| 29 Mar '14 23:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
3
4
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| 07 Mar '14 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
1
3
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| 26 Oct '13 23:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
3
2
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| 08 Oct '13 23:30 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
2
3
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| 14 Apr '13 21:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
3
1
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| 26 Mar '13 23:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
2
1
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| 27 Feb '13 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
1
2
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| 19 Mar '12 23:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
3
7
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| 12 Feb '12 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
1
2
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| 25 Oct '11 23:30 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
3
4
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| 22 Oct '11 23:00 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
3
0
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| 05 Apr '11 23:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
4
2
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| 09 Feb '11 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
4
7
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| 19 Dec '10 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
3
1
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| 21 Nov '10 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
1
2
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| 27 Mar '10 23:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
7
1
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| 18 Mar '10 23:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
2
6
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| 07 Jan '10 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
5
3
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| 24 Oct '09 23:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
2
3
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| 22 Jan '09 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
5
3
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| 11 Dec '08 00:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
4
2
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| 07 Dec '08 00:30 |
Tampa Bay Lightning Buffalo Sabres |
3
4
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| 30 Oct '08 23:00 |
Buffalo Sabres Tampa Bay Lightning |
2
5
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Preview & Performance Analysis
Editorial Prediction:
In a clash that promises more suspense than a soap opera, the Tampa Bay Lightning are set to go toe-to-toe with the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL extravaganza on Sunday, April 13, 2025. With history and statistics laying the breadcrumbs, let's amuse ourselves with a dainty stats analysis sprinkled with predictions.
Over the last 10 icy encounters, the Lightning have zapped the Sabres 4 times, but the Sabres have proven to be slipperier, sneaking away with victory on 6 occasions. Last they clashed on a Saturday night, April 5, 2025, and the Sabres managed to ruffle some feathers at home by squeezing out a 3-2 win against the battling Lightning.
During that puck-fueled showdown, the Sabres and Lightning practically engaged in a staring contest, each team taking precisely zero shots and basking in a penalty-free bliss. It was a scene so clean, you could almost hear a pin drop on the ice.
Both teams are coming into this showdown with their fair share of bruises and lessons learned. The Lightning, after being electrified with a 3-4 loss against the Detroit Red Wings, are looking to flip the script. Meanwhile, the Sabres have been licking their wounds since their 2-3 tumble with the Blue Jackets.
With these stats riding sidecar in our wild ride of predictions, the Buffalo Sabres, fueled by stats and recent camaraderie with victory, are poised to boogie away with the win. So, if you're perching your feathered friend on the betting window, the Sabres might just be your trusty steed.
Head To Head Streaks
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Best Odds For The Match
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Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Premium Model Predictions With Edge
Lightning win
Lightning -1.5
Under 6.5
Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Premium Model Best Player Props Bets
Bowen Byram To Score Anytime Goal
Bowen Byram To Score Anytime Goal
Sam Lafferty To Score Anytime Goal
Peyton Krebs To Score Anytime Goal
Gage Goncalves To Score Anytime Goal
Anthony Cirelli To Score Anytime Goal
Tage Thompson To Score Anytime Goal
Zemgus Girgensons To Score Anytime Goal
Alex Tuch To Score Anytime Goal
Rasmus Dahlin To Score Anytime Goal
Rasmus Dahlin To Score Anytime Goal
JJ Peterka Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
JJ Peterka Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
JJ Peterka Over 1.5 Shots on Goal
Matchstat.com Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning Prediction For This Upcoming H2H Match
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Tampa Bay Lightning Last Match Played stats
Lightning vs Red Wings in the NHL on Fri, 11 Apr '25
Final Score : 3 - 4
| Tampa Bay Lightning (H) | Attacking | Detroit Red Wings (A) |
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| 21 | Shots | 26 |
| 25/59 (42%) | Faceoffs won | 34/59 (57%) |
| 15 | Blocked | 18 |
| 3 | Takeaways | 3 |
| 28 | Giveaways | 19 |
| 18 | Hits | 21 |
| 2 | Penalty minutes | 0 |
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Panthers vs Sabres in the NHL on Sat, 12 Apr '25
Final Score : 3 - 2
| Florida Panthers (H) | Attacking | Buffalo Sabres (A) |
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| 34 | Shots | 28 |
| 0 | Goals in powerplay | 2 |
| 32/52 (61%) | Faceoffs won | 20/52 (38%) |
| 11 | Blocked | 13 |
| 7 | Takeaways | 11 |
| 16 | Giveaways | 15 |
| 34 | Hits | 20 |
| 17 | Penalty minutes | 17 |
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Eastern Conference Standings
| POS | TEAM | MP | W | L | PTS |
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| 1 |
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79 | 50 | 29 | 109 |
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Toronto Maple Leafs |
79 | 49 | 30 | 102 |
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Carolina Hurricanes |
79 | 47 | 32 | 99 |
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79 | 45 | 34 | 98 |
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Florida Panthers |
80 | 47 | 33 | 98 |
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Ottawa Senators |
79 | 43 | 36 | 92 |
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New Jersey Devils |
79 | 41 | 38 | 89 |
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Montréal Canadiens |
80 | 39 | 41 | 88 |
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Columbus Blue Jackets |
79 | 37 | 42 | 83 |
| 10 |
Detroit Red Wings |
79 | 37 | 42 | 81 |
| 11 |
New York Rangers |
80 | 37 | 43 | 81 |
| 12 |
New York Islanders |
79 | 34 | 45 | 80 |
| 13 |
Pittsburgh Penguins |
80 | 33 | 47 | 78 |
| 14 |
Buffalo Sabres |
79 | 35 | 44 | 77 |
| 15 |
Philadelphia Flyers |
79 | 33 | 46 | 75 |
| 16 |
Boston Bruins |
80 | 32 | 48 | 73 |
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