Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers Prediction: Sabres Aim for Season-Opening Win Over Rangers

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers: Prediction for the Match on October 10, 2025

Prediction for the NHL match which will be held on October 10. Who will be stronger? Check the team conditions! Several betting options are available.

Buffalo Sabres: form and statistics

Last season, Buffalo didn’t achieve much success. Lindy Ruff’s team finished 14th in the Eastern Conference standings with 79 points. Naturally, the Sabres’ goal for this campaign is clear — to reach the playoff top eight. The roster isn’t weak, and the core was retained over the summer. In the preseason, Buffalo managed three wins in six games.

New York Rangers: form and statistics

For the Rangers, last season was a complete failure. They started strong, but then suffered such a severe slump that one of the league’s top teams ultimately missed the playoffs. Over the summer, Mike Sullivan took over as head coach, and there were no major roster changes, apart from the addition of Vladislav Gavrikov. In the preseason, the Rangers won 2 of 6 games, and in their season opener, they suffered a humiliating 0–3 loss to Pittsburgh.

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers: head to head statistics

The last time Buffalo and the Rangers faced each other was on February 23, 2025, when the Sabres dominated with an 8–2 victory.

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers: Betting Tips & Odds

• In 5 of the last 10 games between Buffalo Sabres and New York Rangers, the match ended in a regulation-time draw. This line is available on Betway with odds of 4.50.
• In 6 of the last 9 home games for Buffalo against the Rangers, 4 or fewer goals were scored. This line is offered by 1xBet at odds of 3.15.
• Buffalo has allowed 2 or fewer goals against the Rangers in 7 of their last 11 games. You can bet on this line at Bet365 for 2.40.
• The Sabres have scored 2 or fewer goals against the Rangers in 24 of their last 40 games. This line is available on Betway with odds of 2.25.
• New York Rangers have allowed more than 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 games. This line is offered by 1xBet at 1.65.
• The Rangers have not won in regulation in their last 6 games. This line is available on Bet365 with odds of 1.60.

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers: Bookmakers' odds for the match

Analysts from the betting company 1xBet believe that the Rangers are the stronger team in the upcoming NHL matchup. You can bet on their overall victory (including overtime and shootouts) at odds of 1.85, or on a win in regulation time at 2.40.

A successful performance by Buffalo (including OT) is priced at 1.95, while a win in regulation is offered at 2.60.

The experts have also set the total line at 5.5 goals, leaning toward the over. You can bet on over 5.5 goals at odds of 1.70, and on under 5.5 goals at 2.20.

Buffalo Sabres vs New York Rangers match prediction 10 October 2025

The Rangers are considered the favorites in the upcoming matchup. That’s understandable — they have bigger ambitions and a stronger roster on paper. However, we give the edge to Buffalo, who, backed by their fans, are determined to start the season with a win. Moreover, the Rangers are still carrying the baggage of last season’s failures; in their opener, they suffered a humiliating loss to Pittsburgh, failing to score a single goal.

Our main prediction: is W1 (OT) for a coefficient of 1.95 in the betway bookmaker.

Our betting tip on the match: is W1 for a coefficient 2.49 in the 1xbet bookmaker.

Our final betting tip on the match: is Correct Score 4:3 for a coefficient 15 in the bet365 bookmaker.