Buffalo Sabres vs Pittsburgh Penguins predictions, Feb 05, 2026

Feb 03, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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In this upcoming NHL matchup, the Buffalo Sabres will host the Pittsburgh Penguins on February 5, 2026. Both teams are coming into this game in good form, with the Sabres winning 4 of their last 5 matches and the Penguins also securing victories in 4 of their last 5 games.

The bookmakers have the Sabres as slight favorites with odds of 2.16 for a home win, while the Penguins are not far behind with odds of 2.78 for an away win. Our model prediction gives the Sabres a 42.3% chance of winning, a 23% chance of a draw, and a 35.2% chance of the Penguins coming out on top.

Both teams have been playing well recently, with their strong form suggesting this will be a closely contested game. The Sabres will look to capitalize on their home advantage, while the Penguins will be keen to continue their winning streak. It promises to be an exciting matchup with both teams likely to give it their all on the ice.

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Buffalo
43.7%		 Draw
22.2%		 Pittsburgh
34.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 4:3

Outrights of NHL Buffalo Sabres: 1.91% Pittsburgh Penguins: 1.21%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.22 4.36 2.84
Pinnacle 2.16 4.26 2.78

Latest Results

02.02.26 Florida Panthers – Buffalo Sabres – 3:5
31.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Montreal Canadiens – 2:4
29.01.26 Buffalo Sabres – Los Angeles Kings – 4:1
27.01.26 Toronto Maple Leafs – Buffalo Sabres – 4:7
24.01.26 New York Islanders – Buffalo Sabres – 0:5		 02.02.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Ottawa Senators – 2:3
31.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – New York Rangers – 6:5
29.01.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Chicago Blackhawks – 6:2
25.01.26 Vancouver Canucks – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:3
22.01.26 Edmonton Oilers – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:6

Facts

  • A great opportunity to watch a clash of neighbouring teams in the table (ranked 5 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 7 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ))
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 1.
  • Currently, both teams are in excellent shape.
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 64:74. (average 3.2:3.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 4 matches, and goals 42:36. (average 4.2:3.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    26.11.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Buffalo Sabres – 4:2
    03.10.25 Pittsburgh Penguins – Buffalo Sabres – 5:4 OT
    01.10.25 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:5
    27.03.25 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 7:3
    17.01.25 Buffalo Sabres – Pittsburgh Penguins – 2:5

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 54 33 3 9 9 208:136 81
    2 Minnesota Wild 57 21 12 10 14 190:164 76
    3 Dallas Stars 56 27 6 9 14 188:156 75
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 55 18 7 14 16 182:176 64
    5 Edmonton Oilers 56 21 7 8 20 193:185 64
    6 Utah Mammoth 56 22 7 4 23 179:156 62
    7 Seattle Kraken 54 20 6 9 19 156:159 61
    8 Anaheim Ducks 55 17 12 3 23 181:193 61
    9 Los Angeles Kings 54 14 9 14 17 143:153 60
    10 San Jose Sharks 54 16 11 4 23 169:189 58
    11 Nashville Predators 55 19 7 6 23 162:188 58
    12 Chicago Blackhawks 56 17 5 9 25 154:181 53
    13 Winnipeg Jets 55 20 2 8 25 159:170 52
    14 Calgary Flames 55 18 4 6 27 138:166 50
    15 St. Louis Blues 56 19 1 9 27 143:198 49
    16 Vancouver Canucks 56 12 6 6 32 147:205 42

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 53 27 8 4 14 189:136 74
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 55 24 10 6 15 191:160 74
    3 Detroit Red Wings 57 23 10 6 18 173:171 72
    4 Montreal Canadiens 56 20 11 8 17 194:186 70
    5 Buffalo Sabres 55 26 6 5 18 190:167 69
    6 Boston Bruins 56 24 8 4 20 191:177 68
    7 Pittsburgh Penguins 54 24 4 11 15 183:162 67
    8 New York Islanders 56 21 9 5 21 161:157 65
    9 Washington Capitals 57 23 5 7 22 183:171 63
    10 Columbus Blue Jackets 54 18 9 7 20 172:177 61
    11 Ottawa Senators 55 22 5 7 21 186:179 61
    12 Toronto Maple Leafs 56 18 8 9 21 183:192 61
    13 Florida Panthers 55 23 5 3 24 168:181 59
    14 Philadelphia Flyers 54 17 7 10 20 162:176 58
    15 New Jersey Devils 55 18 10 2 25 145:169 58
    16 New York Rangers 56 14 8 6 28 151:178 50

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.4 (24.43%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 6.25 (13.29%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 8 (10.38%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.74%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 10.75 (7.73%)

    6. Florida Panthers: 16.5 (5.03%)

    7. Dallas Stars: 17.5 (4.75%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 19.5 (4.26%)

    9. Washington Capitals: 41 (2.03%)

    10. Buffalo Sabres: 43.5 (1.91%)

    11. Los Angeles Kings: 46 (1.81%)

    12. Utah Mammoth: 46 (1.81%)

    13. Montreal Canadiens: 48.5 (1.71%)

    14. Detroit Red Wings: 53.5 (1.55%)

    15. New York Islanders: 66.5 (1.25%)

    16. Pittsburgh Penguins: 68.5 (1.21%)

    17. Toronto Maple Leafs: 69 (1.2%)

    18. Anaheim Ducks: 78.5 (1.06%)

    19. New Jersey Devils: 88.5 (0.94%)

    20. Ottawa Senators: 88.5 (0.94%)

    21. Philadelphia Flyers: 138.5 (0.6%)

    22. Columbus Blue Jackets: 138.5 (0.6%)

    23. Boston Bruins: 138.5 (0.6%)

    24. Winnipeg Jets: 176 (0.47%)

    25. Nashville Predators: 176 (0.47%)

    26. San Jose Sharks: 226 (0.37%)

    27. Seattle Kraken: 326 (0.25%)

    28. New York Rangers: 576 (0.14%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 626 (0.13%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 626 (0.13%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 626 (0.13%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 1001 (0.08%)

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