Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres predictions, Jan 19, 2026

Jan 17, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an exciting NHL matchup on January 19, 2026, the Carolina Hurricanes will face off against the Buffalo Sabres at home. The Hurricanes have shown promising form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches. On the other hand, the Sabres have been in even better form, having won 4 of their last 5 games.

The bookmakers have favored the Hurricanes to come out on top with odds of 1.74 for a home win, compared to 3.86 for an away win for the Sabres. Our model prediction also leans towards a Carolina victory, giving them a 60.2% probability of winning, with a 22.1% chance for the Sabres to come away with a win and a 23.5% chance of a draw.

With both teams in good recent form, this match promises to be a closely contested one. The predicted final score of 4:3 in favor of the Hurricanes reflects this tight competition. Fans can expect an intense battle on the ice with both teams likely to give it their all.

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Carolina
54.1%		 Draw
21.1%		 Buffalo
24.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Carolina Hurricanes: 9.59% Buffalo Sabres: 1.38%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.8 4.62 3.88
Pinnacle 1.74 4.45 3.86

Latest Results

16.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Florida Panthers – 9:1
13.01.26 St. Louis Blues – Carolina Hurricanes – 3:0
12.01.26 Detroit Red Wings – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:3 OT
10.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Seattle Kraken – 3:2
08.01.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Anaheim Ducks – 5:2		 15.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 5:3
14.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Philadelphia Flyers – 5:2
12.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Florida Panthers – 3:4
10.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Anaheim Ducks – 5:3
08.01.26 New York Rangers – Buffalo Sabres – 2:5

Facts

  • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Carolina won 2.
  • Recent performances by Carolina have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Buffalo is in very good shape now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).
  • Buffalo may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • Recently, Buffalo has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, Carolina is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Carolina won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 76:60. (average 3.8:3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Carolina won 10 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 48:24. (average 4.8:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.11.25 Buffalo Sabres – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:1
    08.11.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Buffalo Sabres – 6:3
    08.04.25 Buffalo Sabres – Carolina Hurricanes – 3:0
    27.02.25 Carolina Hurricanes – Buffalo Sabres – 5:2
    15.01.25 Buffalo Sabres – Carolina Hurricanes – 4:2

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 46 30 3 8 5 185:110 74
    2 Dallas Stars 48 23 4 9 12 162:135 63
    3 Minnesota Wild 48 18 8 9 13 150:136 61
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 46 16 7 12 11 153:143 58
    5 Edmonton Oilers 48 18 5 8 17 159:158 54
    6 Utah Mammoth 48 18 6 4 20 147:132 52
    7 Seattle Kraken 46 15 6 9 16 127:135 51
    8 San Jose Sharks 47 13 11 3 20 148:168 51
    9 Nashville Predators 47 16 7 4 20 136:154 50
    10 Los Angeles Kings 47 12 7 12 16 124:134 50
    11 Anaheim Ducks 47 14 9 3 21 156:171 49
    12 St. Louis Blues 48 18 1 8 21 120:163 46
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 47 15 4 7 21 131:149 45
    14 Calgary Flames 47 16 4 4 23 122:141 44
    15 Winnipeg Jets 46 17 2 5 22 141:144 43
    16 Vancouver Canucks 47 10 6 5 26 126:170 37

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 46 23 6 4 13 162:119 62
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 48 20 9 4 15 167:143 62
    3 Detroit Red Wings 49 21 8 4 16 153:150 62
    4 Montreal Canadiens 48 17 9 7 15 162:159 59
    5 New York Islanders 47 17 9 5 16 139:130 57
    6 Buffalo Sabres 46 20 6 4 16 153:143 56
    7 Boston Bruins 48 20 7 2 19 159:148 56
    8 Pittsburgh Penguins 46 18 4 10 14 147:140 54
    9 Toronto Maple Leafs 47 17 6 8 16 158:155 54
    10 Washington Capitals 48 21 3 6 18 155:138 54
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 46 15 7 8 16 138:143 52
    12 Florida Panthers 46 21 3 3 19 140:154 51
    13 New Jersey Devils 47 16 8 2 21 126:145 50
    14 Ottawa Senators 46 17 5 5 19 151:153 49
    15 Columbus Blue Jackets 47 13 8 7 19 144:157 49
    16 New York Rangers 48 13 7 6 22 126:147 46

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.69%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 7.63 (11.01%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8.75 (9.59%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 10 (8.4%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.5 (8%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 11 (7.63%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 16.5 (5.09%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 22 (3.82%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 28.5 (2.95%)

    10. Toronto Maple Leafs: 43.5 (1.93%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 43.5 (1.93%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 51 (1.65%)

    13. New Jersey Devils: 59 (1.42%)

    14. Buffalo Sabres: 61 (1.38%)

    15. Detroit Red Wings: 64 (1.31%)

    16. Ottawa Senators: 71 (1.18%)

    17. Utah Mammoth: 71 (1.18%)

    18. New York Islanders: 78.5 (1.07%)

    19. Pittsburgh Penguins: 96 (0.87%)

    20. Anaheim Ducks: 101 (0.83%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 113.5 (0.74%)

    22. Winnipeg Jets: 151 (0.56%)

    23. Nashville Predators: 151 (0.56%)

    24. Boston Bruins: 201 (0.42%)

    25. Columbus Blue Jackets: 251 (0.33%)

    26. New York Rangers: 301 (0.28%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.26%)

    28. Calgary Flames: 326 (0.26%)

    29. San Jose Sharks: 401 (0.21%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 501 (0.17%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 501 (0.17%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 626 (0.13%)

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