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Hurricanes vs. Sabres Odds, Prediction & Betting Preview: Odds & Picks Today, Jan. 15

Gary Pearson

Last Updated: January 15, 2025 10:00 AM EST • 2 min 24 sec read.

Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch is unable to capitalize on a loose puck as we make our best Hurricanes vs. Sabres odds, prediction, and player props.
Pictured: Buffalo Sabres right wing Alex Tuch is unable to capitalize on a loose puck. Photo Marc DesRosiers / Imagn Images.

The Carolina Hurricanes haven't acted like one of the favorites lately, particularly away from the friendly confines of Lenovo Center. 

After losing four of the last five on the road, the Hurricanes get another chance to turn the tide when they face the Buffalo Sabres, who are tied for the third-worst home points percentage (.318) since Nov. 26, at KeyBank Center on Wednesday (6 p.m. ET, TNT). 

Carolina secured five of the last six points but played well enough to take all six, and our Hurricanes vs. Sabres prediction and betting preview expect the visitors to continue that form and secure victory in regulation.

Hurricanes vs. Sabres predictions today

NHL odds via our best NHL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale.

  • Best pick: Hurricanes 3-way ML (-120 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐
  • Alex Tuch prop pick: Over 1.5 shots (-140 via Betway) ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Hurricanes vs. Sabres preview

My best pick: Hurricanes 3-way ML ⭐⭐⭐

The Hurricanes' 12-11-3 record in the last 26 games doesn't exactly scream Stanley Cup odds contender. While they've had some dire luck between the pipes, Carolina hasn't come near meeting expectations in the last two months. Their road record, which is 2-5-1 since Dec. 6, has let them down the most. 

However, they won't get a better opportunity to get back on the winning track when they face a Sabres team that has lost nine of the last 11 in their own barn. 

The Hurricanes must have left Raleigh with boosted confidence after three games they dominated, winning the expected goals battle in each contest.

Pyotr Kochetkov should shoulder the blame for the 3-2 loss against the Anaheim Ducks, in which he finished with -1.44 goals saved above expected. 

Goaltending has been an issue all season for the Hurricanes, but the good news is the Sabres don't have elite puck-stoppers either. An average night between the pipes for whoever starts should be good enough for Carolina to win in regulation. A $10 bet will yield an $8.33 profit if they do. 

Best odds: -120 via Betway | Implied probability: 54.55%

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Best Hurricanes vs. Sabres player prop pick

NHL picks made Wednesday; odds subject to change.

Alex Tuch prop pick: Over 1.5 shots ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alex Tuch has hit the Over on this prop in three straight contests and six of the previous eight. Two things drew me to this prop: Tuch fires more shots on goal at KeyBank Center, where he has at least two shots in seven of the previous eight, including the last four in a row. 

Also, he's still on the second line and sees time on the second power-play unit. I expect him to extend his Over streak on home ice to five games, which would pay $7.14 on a $10 bet.  

Best odds: -140 via Betway | Implied probability: 58.33%

Hurricanes vs. Sabres injuries

Hurricanes vs. Sabres live odds & info

  • When: Wednesday, Jan. 15
  • Puck drop: 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: KeyBank Center (Buffalo, N.Y.)
  • How to watch: TNT
  • Favorite: Hurricanes (-180 via Betway)

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Gary Pearson
Gary Pearson has written professionally since 2010, focusing on sports betting since 2014. Before entering the sports betting space, he contributed to the Canadian Press, FanSided, the Hockey Writers, the Calgary Herald, and other publications. His work has also been featured in Sports Illustrated and Bleacher Report. Gary, who consumes sports like a blue whale devours plankton, has a penchant for writing predictions and analyses across several sports, including hockey, soccer, football, tennis, and more. He bets regularly, preferring single-game picks, props, and live betting. While there isn't a sport he has yet to dabble in, Gary prefers betting on soccer, hockey, and football. He studied at various post-secondary institutions, including the University of Calgary, SAIT Polytechnic, and Griffith University, located in Brisbane, Australia. Gary has a marketing degree and completed his bachelor's degree in journalism at Griffith University. He feels strongly that life experience is as essential as post-secondary education, helping formulate more accurate predictions and analyses. Gary believes that competing at a high level of amateur sports during his formative years helped him better understand an athlete's psyche and the nuances and complexities of a team's dynamic, both on and off the playing surface. He feels that knowledge is immeasurably important when offering his analytical expertise. He has lived on five continents and currently resides in Canada.