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New York Rangers vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, Odds, NHL Pick

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The New York Rangers (0-1-0) and Buffalo Sabres (0-0-0) will meet in the NHL tonight. Puck drop is set for 7:00 p.m. EDT at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, N.Y. The game will broadcast live on ESPN+.

The Rangers are favored at -115 on the moneyline, with the Sabres -105 to pull off the upset. The over/under is set at 6 (-120o / +100u).

Let's get into our Rangers vs. Sabres predictions and NHL picks.


Rangers vs Sabres Odds

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Thursday, Oct 9
7 p.m. ET
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Rangers Odds
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-1.5
+220
6
-120o / 100u
-115
Sabres Odds
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+1.5
-270
6
-120o / 100u
-105
Odds via bet365. Get up-to-the-minute NHL odds here.
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  • Rangers vs. Sabres puck line: Rangers -1.5 (+220), Sabres +1.5 (-270)
  • Rangers vs. Sabres over/under: 6 (-120o / +100u)
  • Rangers vs. Sabres moneyline: Rangers -115, Sabres -105
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After a season-opening loss at home to the Pittsburgh Penguins, this is a perfect bounce-back spot for the New York Rangers against a weaker opponent.

Not only did the Buffalo Sabres finish next-to-last in the Atlantic Division last season with a 36-39-7 record, but they are projected by most sportsbooks and analysts as a candidate to repeat in that position.

After a fifth-place finish last season (39-36-7), the Rangers are looking for improvement and a playoff berth this year. They are projected to take the third spot in the Metropolitan Division in most sportsbooks, behind the Carolina Hurricanes and the New Jersey Devils.

The game on Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden was not the best first step toward such goals, with only five high-danger shots out of 25 attempts and no goals to show for in a 3-0 defeat. Nevertheless, the additions and changes in the offseason point to a better outcome this time.

Mike Sullivan comes in as the new head coach after 10 seasons and two Stanley Cups with, precisely, the Penguins. J.T. Miller is the new Rangers captain, and Vladislav Gavrikov was added to the roster to bolster the defense, which is the team's main concern.

Behind the six-time team scoring leader, Artemi Panarin (37 goals and 52 assists last season), plus Vincent Trocheck (26/33), Alexis Lafrenière (17/28) and Mika Zibanejad (20/42), the Rangers will try to get their first season win tonight.

This is also our Bet Labs system recommended pick.

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Rangers vs. Sabres Prediction

The Early Season Favorite Low Expectation system targets NHL teams that failed to make the playoffs the prior year but open the new season as early favorites within conference play, such as the Rangers.

These teams often enter the year undervalued by the market yet motivated to prove improvement after an offseason reset.

Early in the schedule, fatigue and injuries are minimal, allowing teams with new rosters or coaching systems to perform above expectations before regression sets in. Facing familiar conference opponents adds structure and familiarity, helping execution for a team eager to establish credibility.

This system captures the window when low-expectation favorites are priced modestly but driven by urgency and fresh energy, producing consistent profit before the market fully adjusts to their proper level.

Best Bet: New York Rangers Moneyline -115 (bet365)

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