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
| Favorite | Puck Line | Favorite Puck Line Odds | Underdog Puck Line Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lightning | -1.5 | 130 | -155 | 6.5 | 100 | -120 | -192 | +160 |
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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).
Lightning Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nikita Kucherov | 49 | 28 | 58 | 86 | 81 | 12 | 0% |
| Jake Guentzel | 53 | 24 | 33 | 57 | 48 | 18 | 47.5% |
| Brandon Hagel | 48 | 26 | 26 | 52 | 48 | 22 | 44.7% |
| Darren Raddysh | 47 | 16 | 33 | 49 | 51 | 9 | - |
| Anthony Cirelli | 49 | 15 | 20 | 35 | 34 | 21 | 47.8% |
Lightning Player Props
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).
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 55 | 29 | 28 | 57 | 50 | 21 | 45.8% |
| Alex Tuch | 54 | 21 | 26 | 47 | 46 | 27 | 45.8% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 51 | 11 | 35 | 46 | 81 | 19 | - |
| Ryan McLeod | 55 | 11 | 28 | 39 | 60 | 23 | 46.2% |
| Josh Doan | 55 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 45 | 35 | 30.8% |
Sabres Player Props
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