Lightning vs. Sabres Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 3

The Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres are scheduled to square off at Benchmark International Arena on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at 7:30 p.m. ET, a matchup that features Jake Guentzel and Alex Tuch as two of the top players you'll want to keep tabs on. Take a look at everything you need to know to know about the Lightning-Sabres game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.

Lightning vs. Sabres Game Information and TV Channel

• When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
• Where: Benchmark International Arena in Tampa, Florida
• TV: ESPN+
• Live Boxscore: FOX Sports

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Lightning vs. Sabres Prediction

ATS Pick: Lightning (- 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Lightning 4 - Sabres 2

Lightning vs. Sabres Betting Insights

• Tampa Bay and its opponent have posted more than 6.5 goals in 22 of 53 games this season.
• Buffalo and its opponent have combined to score more than 6.5 goals in 26 of 55 games this season.
• These teams rack up 6.9 goals per match between them, 0.4 more than this game's total.
• Combined, these teams surrender 5.6 goals per game, 0.9 fewer than this game's total.
• In terms of goals scored, the Lightning are eighth in the league, and the Sabres are fifth.
• This game features the league's 13th-ranked (Sabres) and second-ranked (Lightning) teams in terms of defense.

Lightning Stats

• The Lightning's 185 total goals (3.5 per game) make them the eighth-best scoring team in the league.
• Tampa Bay has given up 134 total goals (2.5 per game), the second-fewest in NHL action.
• Their goal differential (+51) makes them second-best in the league.
• The 36 power-play goals Tampa Bay has put up this season (to rank 13th in the NHL) have come on 168 chances.
• The Lightning's 21.43% power-play conversion rate ranks 14th in the league.
• Tampa Bay has scored three shorthanded goals this season (20th among all NHL teams).

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Sabres Stats

• With 187 goals (3.4 per game), the Sabres have the NHL's fifth-best offense.
• Buffalo allows 3.0 goals per game (167 total), which ranks 13th in the NHL.
• Their +20 goal differential is eighth-best in the league.
• With 32 power-play goals (on 161 chances), Buffalo ranks 16th in the NHL.
• The Sabres' power-play percentage (19.88) ranks them 18th in the league.
• This season, Buffalo has seven shorthanded goals (second in NHL).

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