Buffalo vs. Ottawa

We are backing Buffalo to clinch their first playoff berth in 15 years tonight, capitalizing on an Ottawa defense missing top blueliners Thomas Chabot and Jake Sanderson. The Sabres’ 52.4% xGF% edge and 4.2 GPG offensive surge are well-positioned to exploit a Senators squad on a three-game skid, during which they have surrendered 4.7 goals per game. Given Buffalo’s six-game head-to-head winning streak and Ottawa’s league-worst team save percentage, the Sabres remain significantly undervalued.