Hurricanes vs Sabres Picks and Prediction – 4/8/2025

The Carolina Hurricanes look to snap a two-game losing streak with a victory on the road Tuesday when they visit the Buffalo Sabres. Carolina is 46-26-4 with 96 points and is second in the Metropolitan Division. Carolina has clinched a playoff berth. Carolina lost to the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Saturday. The Hurricanes are guaranteed second or third place in the Metropolitan Division. Keep up to date with all the NHL action with our expert NHL picks.

Seth Jarvis leads Carolina in goals with 30. Sebastian Aho is the leader in assists with 42 at points with 70. In goal, Frederik Andersen is 13-6-0 with a goals-against average of 2.11 and a save percentage of .914. Carolina has a goals-for average of 3.25 and a goals-against average of 2.70. Carolina's power play is 22nd in the NHL and its penalty kill is first.

The Buffalo Sabres look to win a fifth consecutive game on Tuesday when hosting the Carolina Hurricanes. Buffalo is 34-36-6 with 74 points and on the verge of being eliminated from postseason contention. Buffalo defeated the Boston Bruins 6-3 on Sunday. Buffalo has won four straight and seven of the last eight, but it appears to be too little. too late.

Tage Thompson leads Buffalo in goals scored with 43 and points with 70. Rasmus Dahlin is the leader in assists with 47. In goal, Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 24-23-4 with a goals-against average of 3.23 and a save percentage of .885. Buffalo has a goals-for average of 3.28 and a goals-against average of 3.51. Buffalo’s power play is 25th in the NHL and its penalty kill is 23rd.

The Buffalo Sabres will win at home on Tuesday when hosting the struggling Carolina Hurricanes, but the play here is OVER. The OVER has cashed in four of Carolina's last five, five of Buffalo’s last six, and four of the Sabres’ last five versus an opponent from the Eastern Conference. Buffalo is on the verge of being eliminated from postseason contention and has little to no pressure. Final Score Prediction, Buffalo Sabres win but our best play is OVER 5-3.