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Alex Tuch and Sam Reinhart will be leading the way for the Buffalo Sabres and Florida Panthers, respectively, when the two teams play on Monday, Jan. 12 at KeyBank Center, beginning at 7 p.m. ET. Here is everything you need to know about the Sabres-Panthers game, from the puck lined, moneyline, total Over/Under and expert picks, as well as TV channel and streaming information.
Sabres vs. Panthers Game Information and TV Channel
- When: Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sabres | -1.5 | 210 | -258 | 6.5 | 105 | -125 | -120 | +100 |
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Sabres vs. Panthers Prediction
ATS Pick: Panthers (+ 1.5)
O/U Pick: Under (6.5)
Score Prediction: Sabres 4 - Panthers 3
Sabres vs. Panthers Betting Insights
- In 19 of 43 matches this season, Buffalo and its opponent have combined for more than 6.5 goals.
- Florida has played 21 games this season that finished with over 6.5 goals.
- The teams combine to score 6.2 goals per game, 0.3 fewer than this game's over/under.
- Opponents of these two teams average 6.3 goals per game combined, 0.2 fewer than this game's over/under.
- The Sabres are 18th in goals scored in the league, and the Panthers are 19th.
- The Sabres are 15th in the league in goals conceded, and the Panthers are 21st.
Sabres Stats
- The Sabres' 137 total goals (3.2 per game) make them the 18th-ranked scoring team in the league.
- Buffalo ranks 15th in goals against, allowing 134 total goals (3.1 per game) in league action.
- They have the league's 14th-ranked goal differential at +3.
- The 23 power-play goals Buffalo has recorded this season (on 127 chances) rank 21st in the NHL.
- The Sabres have the league's 22nd-ranked power-play conversion rate (18.11%).
- The five shorthanded goals Buffalo has scored this season rank fifth among all NHL squads.
Sabres Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tage Thompson | 43 | 22 | 19 | 41 | 34 | 16 | 47.8% |
| Alex Tuch | 42 | 13 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 17 | 45% |
| Josh Doan | 43 | 15 | 15 | 30 | 38 | 33 | 40% |
| Rasmus Dahlin | 39 | 4 | 25 | 29 | 67 | 18 | - |
| Ryan McLeod | 43 | 9 | 17 | 26 | 45 | 17 | 45.1% |
Sabres Player Props
Panthers Stats
- The Panthers have 133 goals this season (3.0 per game), 19th in the league.
- Florida concedes 3.2 goals per game (141 total), which ranks 21st in the NHL.
- They have the 20th-ranked goal differential in the league at -8.
- Florida has 30 power-play goals (on 165 chances), 10th in the NHL.
- The Panthers' power-play percentage (18.18) ranks them 21st in the league.
- This season, Florida has five shorthanded goals (fifth in NHL).
Panthers Leaders
| Name | Games | Goals | Assists | Points | Giveaways | Takeaways | Faceoff Win % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brad Marchand | 41 | 23 | 23 | 46 | 43 | 13 | 12.5% |
| Sam Reinhart | 44 | 23 | 21 | 44 | 30 | 12 | 35.8% |
| Sam Bennett | 44 | 16 | 17 | 33 | 42 | 17 | 48.3% |
| Anton Lundell | 44 | 13 | 19 | 32 | 48 | 8 | 52% |
| Carter Verhaeghe | 43 | 13 | 18 | 31 | 35 | 13 | 36.5% |
Panthers Player Props
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