Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins Odds

The Sabres will play the Penguins on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024. Your timezone's face off time is 7:08 pm EDT. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

The 2024-25 NHL regular season is off the ground for the Buffalo Sabres and Pittsburgh Penguins. Let's review some key performance data in time for the puck drop at center circle. Though it's still early, keep tabs on the following stats as the season progresses.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - The Buffalo Sabres have started the 2024-25 regular season with a 94.33 power ranking. The Pittsburgh Penguins currently posses a 95.67 power ranking as the season gets underway.
  • Away Buffalo Sabres - The Buffalo Sabres have a 0-1-0 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the league so far for away team wins. The Buffalo Sabres currently rank 2nd for away team losses.
  • Home Pittsburgh Penguins - The Pittsburgh Penguins have begun 2024-25 regular season with a 0-1-0 record as a home team. That standing puts them 4th in the league for home team wins, while they also sit 3rd for home team losses.
  • Goals Scored - At this early stage in the regular season, the Buffalo Sabres rank 10th (8), with the Pittsburgh Penguins ranking 4th (14) in the league for goals scored.
  • Goals Against - As for goals scored against each team, the Buffalo Sabres stand 5th (12), while the Pittsburgh Penguins rank 1st (16) so far in the NHL 2024-25 regular season.
  • Team Records - The Buffalo Sabres have a 1-3-0 record, with the Pittsburgh Penguins owning a 2-2-0 record in the first weeks of the regular season.

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Hocus pocus...Buffalo Sabres face off against Pittsburgh Penguins in thrilling showdown...2024-25 NHL season now underway...Sabres with 1-3-0 record, Penguins with 2-2-0 standing...8 goals scored by Sabres, 14 goals by Penguins so far...

Wizard urges fans to review the odds before the puck drops...check out our hockey betting sportsbooks for the latest updates...look at the prop bets available below for extra excitement...(don't forget to learn how to bet on hockey at SportsBetting3.com)...

Magical atmosphere fills the arena as the two teams clash on the ice...will the Sabres conjure up a win or will the Penguins cast a spell?...find out on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024, in this epic battle of the hockey wizards...grab your wands and jerseys, it's time to witness the magic...may the best team emerge victorious in this mystical showdown!

Best Sabres at Penguins Odds


Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

Buffalo Sabres
Favorite

Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins are the -120 moneyline favorite. Risk $120 to win $100 on the Pittsburgh Penguins at BetMGM. The Buffalo Sabres are the +100 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $100 on the Buffalo Sabres. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 6.5 goals. Risk $100 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 6.5 goals. Risk $120 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Puck Line Betting Odds
Underdog

Buffalo Sabres
Favorite

Pittsburgh Penguins
The Pittsburgh Penguins have a -1.5 +200 puck line at BetMGM OH. They are the puck line favorite in this matchup. The Buffalo Sabres have a +1.5 -250 puck line at BetMGM OH. The Buffalo Sabres are the puck line underdogs. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the moneyline for the Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024?

The Pittsburgh Penguins are the -120 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and the Buffalo Sabres are the +100 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024?

The best over line is 6.5 +100 goals at BetMGM, which means you risk $100 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 6.5 -120 goals at BetMGM, and that means you risk $120 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the puck line for the Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game on Wednesday, October 16th, 2024?

The Pittsburgh Penguins are -1.5 +200 puck line favorites at BetMGM, while the Buffalo Sabres are +1.5 -250 puck line underdogs at BetMGM.

NHL Odds Example

NHL Odds and Outcomes Explained

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Sabres
Penguins
10/16/24 7:08pm EDT
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Possible Moneyline Outcomes
  • Buffalo Sabres bettors risk $100 to win $100 at +100 odds. The implied probability for Buffalo Sabres is 50%.
  • Pittsburgh Penguins bettors risk $100 to win $83.33 at -120 odds. The implied probability for Pittsburgh Penguins is 54.55%.

Buffalo Sabres at Pittsburgh Penguins Prop Bets

NHL Prop Bets
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BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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Sabres
Penguins
Both Teams Score 2+ Goals
10/16/24 7:08pm EDT
Yes -200No +145Bet
Sabres
Total Goals
BUF at PIT
10/16/24 7:08pm EDT
3 o -1203 u -115Bet
Penguins
Total Goals
BUF at PIT
10/16/24 7:08pm EDT
3 o -1353 u -105Bet
Bryan Rust
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at PIT
10/16/24 7:08pm EDT
Yes +5500Bet
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Sidney Crosby
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at PIT
10/16/24 7:08pm EDT
Yes +6000Bet
Tage Thompson
To Score 3 Goals
BUF at PIT
10/16/24 7:08pm EDT
Yes +8000Bet

Team Standings

2024-2025 NHL Regular Season Standings - Buffalo Sabres, Pittsburgh Penguins
Team GP W L OTL wPct Pts ROW GF GA Diff Home Away SO L10 Strk
Pittsburgh Penguins35151550.4293514105130-25.09-7-26-8-31-26-3-1L1
Buffalo Sabres34111940.324261097119-22.06-10-35-9-11-10-8-2L6

Buffalo Sabres & Pittsburgh Penguins 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
2024-25 Buffalo Sabres Stanley Cup Odds

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Sabres
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Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Odds
2024-25 Pittsburgh Penguins Stanley Cup Odds

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Buffalo Sabres & Pittsburgh Penguins Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins NHL Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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