Get all the details regarding the bookmaking market for the Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning fixture for the NHL 24/25 on the April 5, 2025, in the forecast below. Find out the Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning picks, betting tips & odds markets for this match in the section beneath.
Odds-Based Prediction: Tampa Bay Lightning to win
- Calculated via the bookies odds, Tampa Bay Lightning are the favorite to come out on top in this match with a 67.11% chance to win. A good prediction? Yes, as Oddsmakers are skilfull analysts:
Buffalo Sabres → 2.81
Tampa Bay Lightning → 1.49Prediction Chance Of Win Buffalo Sabres 35.59 % Tampa Bay Lightning 67.11 % Above is implied from odds. Login now to find out our expert predictions.
- Analyzing the odds for points scored suggests a likelihood of a 62.11% expectation of this game having over 5.5 total points:
Match Over 5.5 Points → 1.61Prediction Chance Of Total Over/Under (5.5) Over 62.11 % Under 38.76 % Above is calculated from odds. Login now to discover our expert predictions.
- Evaluating the odds for player performance indicates there is a 21.05% prediction of this player scoring more than 0.5 goals, including extra time:
Over 0.5 Player Goals (incl. OT) → 4.75Prediction Chance Of O/U POG OT (0.5) Over 21.05 % Under 61.54 % Above is implied from odds. Login now to find out our expert predictions.
- Evaluating the odds for shots on goal suggests a likelihood of a 57.27% expectation of this player making over 1.5 shots on goal, including extra time:
Over 1.5 Player Shots On Goal (incl. OT) → 1.75Prediction Chance Of O/U SOG OT (1.5) Over 57.27 % Under 40.16 % Above is implied from odds. Login now to discover our expert predictions.
- Evaluating the odds for shots on goal suggests a likelihood of a 40.82% prediction of this player making more than 2.5 shots on goal, including extra time:
Over 2.5 Player Shots On Goal (incl. OT) → 2.45Prediction Chance Of O/U SOG OT (2.5) Over 40.82 % Under 44.84 % Above is calculated from odds. Login now to get our expert predictions.
- Evaluating the odds for total points suggests a likelihood of a 90.91% prediction of this match having more than 3.5 total points:
Match Over 3.5 Points → 1.10Prediction Chance Of Total Over/Under (3.5) Under 14.81 % Over 90.91 % Above is calculated from odds. Login now to reveal our expert predictions.
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H2H-Based Prediction: A 50/50 call
| Team | Head-To-Head Match Wins |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Sabres | 5 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 5 |
Head-to-Head: Buffalo Sabres (5 – 5) Tampa Bay Lightning.
It’s a tight contest! Can either team break the deadlock? Analyzing the last 10 direct encounters between them, both teams are evenly matched. Our head-to-head data goes back to the battle they had in 2008. This indicates that the scheduled face-off is a balanced contest. Their most recent match was on the Fri, 07 Mar 25, where Tampa Bay Lightning got a 6 – 5 win.
Will this be the match that sets them apart? Both Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning share the same number of wins. This next match will be a battle for dominance.
Prediction Based On Recent Form: Evenly matched
Examining recent form before this game, Buffalo Sabres triumphed up against Ottawa Senators with a score of 5-2. Tampa Bay Lightning lost facing Ottawa Senators with a score of 1-2. Buffalo Sabres have got the victory in 7 of their last 10 matches vs all teams, whereas Tampa Bay Lightning prevailed in 7 of their recent 10 fixtures against all teams, indicating perhaps this match is too close to call.
Analysing team streaks provide valuable information into momentum so you can identify profitable wagers
Against All Teams Streaks:
- Buffalo Sabres: First period both scoring in 4 of 5.
- Buffalo Sabres: More than 5.5 goals in 5 of 6.
- Tampa Bay Lightning: More than 5.5 goals in 5 of 7.
- Buffalo Sabres: More than 1.5 goals in first period in 5 of 5.
- Tampa Bay Lightning: More than 1.5 goals in first period in 6 of 7.
Exact Head-to-Head Streaks:
- Both teams: More than 1.5 goals in first period in 9 of 10.
Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning Best Bookie Odds For The Fixture
Winner (incl. overtime and penalties)
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Over Under Player Goals (incl. overtime)
Over Under Player Shots On Goal (incl. overtime)
Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning Tips
Over Under Player Shots On Goal (incl. overtime) 1.5 → Over catches the eye as a gainful stake → 1.75
