Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning 2/23/2023 Picks, Predictions and Previews
On Thursday, February 23, 2023, the Buffalo Sabres will hit the ice at Amalie Arena to take on the Tampa Bay Lightning in NHL action at 7:00 PM ET. The Sabres have allowed 148 goals while netting 156 at even strength this season. On the penalty kill, Buffalo ranks 28th in the league with 161 opportunities and has given up 44 goals to their opponents. The Sabres boast an impressive fourth-place ranking in the NHL in goals scored this season, having tallied 203 so far, but they’ve also given up 192 goals. With 1,783 attempts, Buffalo’s shooting percentage is 11.4%, and they’ve earned 60 points so far this season, reflecting a .545% points percentage. The Sabres have faced 1,786 shots and have a save percentage of .892. They’ve also had 189 power play opportunities, contributing 47 goals for a 24.87% success rate.
Starting in goal for the Sabres is Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who has 16 quality starts in his career with a rate of .432. In 2,124 minutes guarding the net, he’s earned a .900 save percentage, making a total of 1,082 saves on 1,202 attempted shots. In his professional career, Luukkonen has allowed 120 goals with a goals-against average of 3.39.
- The Buffalo Sabres are 1-11 SU in their last 12 matches with the Lightning.
- Buffalo is 14-5 SU in their last 19 games on the road.
- The Sabres are 0-7 SU in their last 7 games on the road against Tampa Bay.
Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning 2/23/2023 Picks, Predictions and Previews
the Tampa Bay Lightning will be facing off against the Buffalo Sabres at Amalie Arena on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at 7:00 PM ET. The Sabres have allowed 148 goals while scoring 156 goals at even strength, and have a power play penalty kill rate of 72.4% with 44 goals conceded in 161 opportunities. Buffalo ranks fourth in the league for goal scoring, with 203 goals this season, but also gave up 192 goals. They have a shooting percentage of 11.4% with 1,783 shot attempts, and scored 60 points so far this season with a points percentage of .545. Their save percentage is .892, having received 1,786 shots on goal. They have had 189 power play opportunities and a power play percentage of 24.87%.
Starting in the net for the Sabres will be Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen, who has 16 quality starts in his professional career and a quality start percentage of .432. With 2,124 minutes in the crease, Luukkonen has a save percentage of .900, having made 1,082 saves out of 1,202 shots faced. He has allowed a total of 120 goals against him, giving him a goals-against average of 3.39.
- The total went OVER in 6 of Tampa Bay’s last 8 matches with the Sabres.
- Tampa Bay is 14-1 SU in their last 15 games at home.
- The Lightning is 7-0 SU in their last 7 games at home against Buffalo.
Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning. The NHL pick for this game is the Tampa Bay Lightning. In their last faceoff, the Tampa Bay Lightning secured a convincing 6-1 victory against the Anaheim Ducks, with two power play goals out of five opportunities. Tampa Bay scored six goals out of their 44 shots on goal. Based on their recent form and performance, it is anticipated that the Lightning will emerge victorious in their next game with a predicted score of 6-4.
NHL Starting Time: 7:00 PM (EDT)
Location: Amalie Arena, FL
Date: Thursday, February 23, 2023
TV: Bally Sports Sun
NHL Odds: Buffalo Sabres -125
NHL Totals: 7
