The Sabres will play the Islanders on Monday, December 23rd, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:38 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
With the 2024-25 NHL regular season in full swing, let's turn the page to an exciting matchup between the Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders. The puck hits the ice on Monday, December 23rd, 2024. Each team's performance trends are starting to firm up. Keeping that in mind, have a look at stats below before you place a wager.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres currently have a 84.33 SportsBetting3.com power ranking with the New York Islanders heading into this matchup with a 89.33 power ranking. The team with the higher power ranking is often the favorite.
- Away Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres have a 5-9-1 record as an away team, ranking them 8th in the league for away team wins. On the flip side, the Buffalo Sabres now rank 4th for away team losses.
- Home New York Islanders - The New York Islanders start this game with a 6-7-2 record as a home team. That puts them 9th in the league for home team wins. However, they rank 4th for home team losses.
- Goals Scored - At this point in the 2024-25 NHL season, the Buffalo Sabres rank 19th (97) for goals scored. Their opponent, the New York Islanders, currently rank 22nd (92) in the league for goals scored.
- Goals Against - Teams that allow fewer goals tend to have better goalies and defensive capabilities. The Buffalo Sabres rank 4th (119) in the league for goals scored against them. Looking at the New York Islanders, they've given up 106 goals this season, ranking them 8th in the league.
- Shootout Records - If the game is tied at the end of regulation and overtime, a shootout will be held to determine the winner. Keep this in mind: the Buffalo Sabres have a 1-1 shootout win-loss record, with the New York Islanders owning a 2-1 shootout record.
- Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres have a 11-19-4 record and the New York Islanders hold a 13-14-7 at this point in the 2024-25 NHL regular season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
On Monday, the Sabres (11-19-4) face the Islanders (13-14-7) in NY...
Buffalo has a 0.324 win percentage with 26 points, while NY has 33 points...
As the season progresses, performance trends for both teams are taking shape...
Review each team's stats and standing before the game begins...
Have a look at this matchup's game and player prop bets below...
Consider placing a bet at BetRivers or BetMGM...
Learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com...
In this crucial matchup, both teams will be looking to secure a much-needed win...
The Sabres will be looking to improve their standing, while the Islanders aim to continue their momentum...
It's sure to be an exciting game as both teams battle it out on the ice...
Don't miss out on all the action and be sure to tune in!
Best Sabres at Islanders Odds
| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite New York Islanders |
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| Underdog Buffalo Sabres | Favorite New York Islanders |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
The New York Islanders are the -150 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Buffalo Sabres are the +125 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 5.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 5.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the under.
The New York Islanders are -1.5 +165 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 -200 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.
NHL Odds Example
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Sabres
Islanders
12/23/24 7:38pm EST | +125-150 |
- Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $125 at +125 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 44.44%.
- New York Islanders bettors risk $100 to win $66.67 at -150 odds. The implied probability for New York Islanders is 60%.
Buffalo Sabres at New York Islanders Prop Bets
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Sabres
Islanders
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
12/23/24 7:38pm EST | Yes -155No +115Bet |
Sabres
Total Goals
BUF at NYI 12/23/24 7:38pm EST | 2.5 o -1352.5 u -105Bet |
Islanders
Total Goals
BUF at NYI 12/23/24 7:38pm EST | 3 o -1353 u -105Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | GP | W | L | OTL | wPct | Pts | ROW | GF | GA | Diff | Home | Away | SO | L10 | Strk |
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| New York Islanders | 34 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 0.382 | 33 | 11 | 92 | 106 | -14.0 | 6-7-2 | 7-7-5 | 2-1 | 5-4-1 | W1 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 34 | 11 | 19 | 4 | 0.324 | 26 | 10 | 97 | 119 | -22.0 | 6-10-3 | 5-9-1 | 1-1 | 0-8-2 | L6 |
Buffalo Sabres & New York Islanders Futures Odds
Latest Stanley Cup odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn how Stanley Cup betting works. See past Championship results and learn how to bet NHL teasers, props and parlays.
Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds|
Team | BetMGM |
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| Sabres | +20000 Bet |
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Team | BetMGM |
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| Islanders | +6600 Bet |
Buffalo Sabres & New York Islanders Team Pages
Review each team's season point total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders NHL Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, December 23rd, 2024 at 7:38 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's NHL page, look for the Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's NHL page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
Other December 23, 2024 NHL Games
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- Winnipeg Jets vs Toronto Maple Leafs - 12/23/24 2:08pm EST
- Philadelphia Flyers vs Pittsburgh Penguins - 12/23/24 7:08pm EST
- Tampa Bay Lightning vs Florida Panthers - 12/23/24 7:08pm EST
- St. Louis Blues vs Detroit Red Wings - 12/23/24 7:08pm EST
- Montreal Canadiens vs Columbus Blue Jackets - 12/23/24 7:08pm EST
- Washington Capitals vs Boston Bruins - 12/23/24 7:08pm EST
- Chicago Blackhawks vs Minnesota Wild - 12/23/24 8:08pm EST
- Carolina Hurricanes vs Nashville Predators - 12/23/24 8:08pm EST
- Dallas Stars vs Utah Hockey Club - 12/23/24 9:08pm EST
- San Jose Sharks vs Vancouver Canucks - 12/23/24 9:08pm EST
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