Ottawa Senators vs Buffalo Sabres predictions, Apr 02, 2026

Apr 01, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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As the Ottawa Senators prepare to face off against the Buffalo Sabres on April 2, 2026, both teams are looking to capitalize on their recent performances. The Senators enter the matchup with a record of two wins in their last five games, suggesting a modest form that may reflect inconsistencies in both scoring and defensive play. On the other hand, the Sabres have also managed two victories in their previous five outings, indicating a similar path of ups and downs.

Bookmakers have set the odds closely, with the Senators at 2.43 for a home win and the Sabres slightly favored at 2.48 for an away victory. This reflects the competitive nature of the matchup. Our model suggests a 35.6% probability of a home win, a 25.1% chance of a draw, and a 41.6% likelihood of an away victory, favoring Buffalo by a narrow margin.

Key tactical adjustments and effective execution will be crucial for both sides as they aim to strengthen their playoff aspirations. The Senators will rely on home-ice advantage, while the Sabres will seek to exploit any defensive weaknesses. Ultimately, fans can anticipate a tightly contested encounter, with no guaranteed outcomes as both teams strive for critical points in the standings.

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Ottawa
38.7%		 Draw
23.2%		 Buffalo
38.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Buffalo Sabres: 5.07% Ottawa Senators: 3.22%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.52 4.16 2.54
Pinnacle 2.43 4.11 2.48

Latest Results

31.03.26 Florida Panthers – Ottawa Senators – 6:3
28.03.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Ottawa Senators – 4:2
26.03.26 Ottawa Senators – Pittsburgh Penguins – 3:4 penalties
24.03.26 Detroit Red Wings – Ottawa Senators – 2:3
23.03.26 New York Rangers – Ottawa Senators – 1:2		 31.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – New York Islanders – 4:3
28.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Seattle Kraken – 3:2 penalties
27.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Detroit Red Wings – 2:5
25.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Boston Bruins – 3:4 OT
22.03.26 Anaheim Ducks – Buffalo Sabres – 6:5 OT

Facts

  • Watch a clash between a mid-table side and a current leader (ranked 10 and 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Ottawa won 0.
  • Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.
  • Recently, Ottawa has had a series of away games.
  • Recently, Buffalo has had a series of home games.
  • In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Ottawa won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 63:65. (average 3.2:3.3).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Ottawa won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 35:31. (average 3.2:2.8).

    Latest Head To Head

    23.12.25 Ottawa Senators – Buffalo Sabres – 2:3 OT
    15.10.25 Buffalo Sabres – Ottawa Senators – 8:4
    01.04.25 Ottawa Senators – Buffalo Sabres – 2:5
    25.03.25 Buffalo Sabres – Ottawa Senators – 3:2
    09.01.25 Ottawa Senators – Buffalo Sabres – 0:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 73 43 6 10 14 277:185 108
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 75 34 10 12 19 255:209 100
    3 Minnesota Wild 74 26 15 12 21 242:216 94
    4 Anaheim Ducks 74 24 17 5 28 249:256 87
    5 Edmonton Oilers 75 29 9 9 28 261:251 85
    6 Utah Mammoth 74 29 9 6 30 235:212 82
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 75 25 8 16 26 236:236 82
    8 Nashville Predators 74 25 9 9 31 220:246 77
    9 Los Angeles Kings 73 19 10 18 26 195:222 76
    10 Winnipeg Jets 74 25 7 12 30 213:228 76
    11 San Jose Sharks 72 22 12 7 31 220:257 75
    12 Seattle Kraken 73 25 7 11 30 206:227 75
    13 St. Louis Blues 73 27 4 11 31 195:232 73
    14 Calgary Flames 74 24 7 8 35 191:234 70
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 75 20 7 14 34 195:248 68
    16 Vancouver Canucks 73 14 7 8 44 187:277 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 74 34 13 6 21 263:218 100
    2 Buffalo Sabres 75 38 8 8 21 263:221 100
    3 Tampa Bay Lightning 74 37 9 6 22 268:207 98
    4 Montreal Canadiens 74 31 12 10 21 262:234 96
    5 Boston Bruins 75 31 12 8 24 256:233 94
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 75 31 7 16 21 263:238 92
    7 New York Islanders 76 28 14 5 29 222:221 89
    8 Columbus Blue Jackets 75 27 11 12 25 239:231 88
    9 Detroit Red Wings 74 28 11 8 27 216:223 86
    10 Ottawa Senators 74 32 6 10 26 247:230 86
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 74 23 14 12 25 220:225 86
    12 Washington Capitals 75 32 6 9 28 238:223 85
    13 New Jersey Devils 74 26 12 2 34 205:227 78
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 75 23 9 13 30 235:264 77
    15 Florida Panthers 74 28 8 3 35 222:247 75
    16 New York Rangers 75 22 9 9 35 215:233 71

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (20.93%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.25 (15.95%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.4%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.61%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 13 (6.44%)

    6. Vegas Golden Knights: 15.5 (5.4%)

    7. Buffalo Sabres: 16.5 (5.07%)

    8. Minnesota Wild: 16.5 (5.07%)

    9. Ottawa Senators: 26 (3.22%)

    10. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.58%)

    11. Utah Mammoth: 32.5 (2.58%)

    12. Pittsburgh Penguins: 38.5 (2.17%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 41 (2.04%)

    14. Columbus Blue Jackets: 53.5 (1.57%)

    15. New York Islanders: 61 (1.37%)

    16. Boston Bruins: 61 (1.37%)

    17. Detroit Red Wings: 101 (0.83%)

    18. Los Angeles Kings: 101 (0.83%)

    19. Philadelphia Flyers: 226 (0.37%)

    20. Nashville Predators: 351 (0.24%)

    21. Washington Capitals: 451 (0.19%)

    22. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.17%)

    23. Winnipeg Jets: 551 (0.15%)

    24. San Jose Sharks: 551 (0.15%)

    25. St. Louis Blues: 876 (0.1%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 1251 (0.07%)

    27. Calgary Flames: 2001 (0.04%)

    28. Chicago Blackhawks: 2501 (0.03%)

    29. Florida Panthers: 3001 (0.03%)

    30. Toronto Maple Leafs: 3001 (0.03%)

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