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Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders

The fans at UBS Arena will be treated to a game between the Buffalo Sabres and the New York Islanders when they take their seats on Saturday.

Oddsmakers opened the Islanders as -130-moneyline favorites versus the Sabres, while the game's total opened at 5.5.

Last time out for New York, they were a 2-1 loser as they battled the Hurricanes at home. Moneyline bettors who got the Hurricanes at +110 were rewarded, while the 3 combined goals moved the game UNDER for totals bettors.

In their last action, Buffalo was a 5-1 loser at home against the Rangers. Bettors on New York at -131 on the moneyline collected their winnings from that game, while the total score (6) sent UNDER bettors home happy as well.

Buffalo:
Team record: 0-1-0 SU
Buffalo is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games
Buffalo is 16-5 ATS in its last 21 games on the road
Buffalo is 5-2 SU in its last 7 games on the road

New York:
Team record: 0-0-0 SU
NY Islanders is 8-3 ATS in its last 11 games
NY Islanders is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games
NY Islanders is 5-2 ATS in its last 7 games at home

Next up:
Buffalo home to Tampa Bay Tuesday, October 17
New York home to Arizona Tuesday, October 17