Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction: the Sabres Could Be Better

Prediction for the NHL Tampa Bay Lightning vs Buffalo Sabres match will take place on February 24th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available. 

Tampa Bay Lightning

In the last five games, Tampa Bay has managed to earn six points. First, it defeated Dallas 3-1, then Colorado (4-3 by shootouts), and finally Anaheim (6:1). Of course, it was not without defeats – 0:1 after the shootouts from Arizona and 4:5 from Vegas. These two failures did not mean anything in the Lightning's position in the Atlantic Division standings. Tampa occupies third place, ahead of the lower-ranked Florida by 11 points.

Buffalo Sabres

Buffalo has every chance of reaching the playoffs, but it needs to get ready for that. On the eve of the journey to Tampa, the team is in sixth place in the Atlantic Division standings and has only four points less than fourth Florida. In general, there are chances and good ones. However, the Sabres could be better – two wins and three losses in five extreme games, with a total score of 18:23, the 13th indicator in the East.

Expert Betting Tips

Tampa Bay is the clear favorite of the match, which is unsurprising. The Lightning still outperformed the class guests, as evidenced by the difference of 15 points. Also, remember that the match will take place at the arena in Tampa, where the Lightning have scored 22 wins in 28 games played this season. Based on this, we suggest not inventing anything and betting on the first team's victory.