January 12, 2026 4:34 PM EST

NHL: Florida Panthers vs. Buffalo Sabres 1/12/2026

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The Florida Panthers are solid 57 percent favorites over the Buffalo Sabres. The Panthers are favored despite being projected for 24 shots on goal vs 28 shots for the Sabres. The Panthers goalie(s) have the edge in save percentage at 88.1% compared to the Sabres goalie(s) who have a forecasted save percentage of 84.7%. KEY PLAYER STATISTICAL DATA --- SAVES: Sergei Bobrovsky 25, Colten Ellis 21 SHOTS: Sam Bennett 3, Tage Thompson 3.3 GOALS: Sam Reinhart 0.79, Tage Thompson 0.66 PTS: Sam Reinhart has a 64% chance of scoring at least 1 point and Rasmus Dahlin has a 55% chance of 1+PTs

' We advise relying on these trends after the first 6 to 8 weeks of the season. UNITS EDGE FAVORS: Buffalo Sabres

Florida PanthersRECORDBuffalo SabresRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road8-7, 53% 97Record at Home12-7, 63% 500Buffalo Sabres
VS Buffalo Sabres0-1, 0% -100VS Florida Panthers1-0, 100% 145Buffalo Sabres
vs Team .500 or Better11-11, 50% -166vs Team .500 or Better12-8, 60% 512Buffalo Sabres
Record As Road Underdog6-2, 75% 466Record As Home Favorite6-4, 60% 38Florida Panthers
After 1 or More Days Off20-14, 59% -1857After 1 or More Days Off17-16, 52% -1113Buffalo Sabres

PAST 30 DAYS

Florida PanthersRECORDBuffalo SabresRECORDUNITS EDGE
Record on the Road3-0, 100% 369Record at Home3-0, 100% 209Florida Panthers
VS Buffalo Sabres0-0 No GamesVS Florida Panthers0-0 No GamesN/A
vs Team .500 or Better4-1, 80% 362vs Team .500 or Better2-0, 100% 213Florida Panthers
Record As Road Underdog3-0, 100% 369Record As Home Favorite3-0, 100% 209Florida Panthers
After 1 or More Days Off6-1, 86% +30After 1 or More Days Off6-0, 100% -69Florida Panthers

OVER-UNDER TRENDS

Florida PanthersRECORDBuffalo SabresRECORDO-U EDGE
OVER-UNDER ON ROAD9-6, 60% OverOVER-UNDER AT HOME12-7, 63% OverOVER
ROAD OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS2-1, 67% OverHOME OVER-UNDER PAST 30 DAYS1-3, 25% OverN/A
ROAD OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON18-12, 60% OverHOME OVER-UNDER LAST SEASON16-12, 57% OverOVER
Opp Averages >2.8 G at Home19-14, 58% OVEROpp Averages >2.8 G on Road18-11, 62% OVEROVER

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SIDE VALUE - Florida Panthers Road Games: 8-7, 53% +171 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 13-6, 68% +789 SIDE VALUE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Florida Panthers Road Games: 0-3, 0% -202 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 3-0, 100% +209

MONEY LINE - Florida Panthers Road Games: 5-10, 33% -643 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 11-7, 61% 217 MONEY LINE (PAST 30 DAYS) - Florida Panthers Road Games: 0-3, 0% -300 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 3-0, 100% +209

OVER-UNDER RECORD - Florida Panthers Road Games: 7-8, 47% -163 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 10-9, 53% + 10 OVER-UNDER RECORD (PAST 30 DAYS) - Florida Panthers Road Games: 2-1, 67% + 82 Buffalo Sabres Home Games: 2-1, 67% + 82

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