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Buffalo Sabres vs. New York Islanders
The division rival Buffalo Sabres and New York Islanders are set to renew hostilities on Monday when they meet at Nassau Coliseum.
Oddsmakers opened the Islanders as -155-moneyline favorites versus the Sabres, while the game's total opened at 5.5.
New York lost its last outing, a 3-2 result against the Penguins on February 20. Bettors who backed the Penguins at -114 on the moneyline won on the day, and the total score (5) sent UNDER bettors to the payout window.
Buffalo was a 3-2 winner in its last match on the road against the Devils. They won as +121 underdogs, while the total score of 5 made winners of UNDER bettors.
Buffalo:
Team record: 5-7-2 SU
Buffalo is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games
Buffalo is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Buffalo's last 5 games
New York:
Team record: 8-6-3 SU
NY Islanders is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of NY Islanders's last 5 games
NY Islanders is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games at home
Next up:
Buffalo at New Jersey Tuesday, February 23
New York home to Boston Thursday, February 25