Buffalo Sabres vs New York Islanders predictions, Mar 31, 2026

Mar 30, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Sabres

New York Islanders

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On March 31, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres will host the New York Islanders in what promises to be an intriguing NHL matchup. The Sabres enter this contest with a recent record of 2 wins in their last 5 games, indicating a competitive but inconsistent performance. On the other hand, the Islanders have shown a stronger form, winning 3 of their last 5 matches, suggesting that they may have the momentum heading into this clash.

Both teams will likely rely on their tactical strengths: Buffalo’s aggressive offensive play, which has been effective in generating scoring opportunities, versus New York’s disciplined defensive system that prioritizes solid puck management and counterattacking. The bookmakers have set the odds at 2.1 for a home win and 2.92 for an away victory, reflecting a relatively balanced matchup.

Our model predicts a 50% chance of a home win for the Sabres, with a 25.3% likelihood of a draw and a 29% chance of the Islanders taking the victory. With a predicted final score of 3:2, this game could go down to the wire, making it essential for both teams to execute their game plans effectively. As always, while trends provide insight, the unpredictable nature of sports means that any outcome remains possible.

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Buffalo
44.8%		 Draw
22.6%		 NY Islanders
32.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:2

Outrights of NHL Buffalo Sabres: 4.78% New York Islanders: 1.31%

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 2.17 4.31 2.95
Pinnacle 2.1 4.15 2.92

Latest Results

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
21.03.26 Los Angeles Kings – Buffalo Sabres – 1:4		 28.03.26 New York Islanders – Florida Panthers – 5:2
26.03.26 New York Islanders – Dallas Stars – 2:1
24.03.26 New York Islanders – Chicago Blackhawks – 3:4
22.03.26 New York Islanders – Columbus Blue Jackets – 1:0
21.03.26 Montreal Canadiens – New York Islanders – 7:3

Facts

  • One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: ) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 3.
  • Both teams have been playing unpredictably.
  • Recently, NY Islanders has had a series of home games.
  • Buffalo could have a small edge in this match.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 59:50. (average 3:2.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 36:26. (average 3.3:2.4).

    Latest Head To Head

    24.01.26 New York Islanders – Buffalo Sabres – 0:5
    20.12.25 Buffalo Sabres – New York Islanders – 3:2 penalties
    23.12.24 New York Islanders – Buffalo Sabres – 1:7
    30.11.24 New York Islanders – Buffalo Sabres – 3:0
    01.11.24 Buffalo Sabres – New York Islanders – 3:4

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche ✔ 72 42 6 10 14 268:183 106
    2 Dallas Stars ✔ 73 34 10 11 18 251:201 99
    3 Minnesota Wild 74 26 15 12 21 242:216 94
    4 Anaheim Ducks 73 24 17 4 28 245:251 86
    5 Edmonton Oilers 74 28 9 9 28 258:251 83
    6 Utah Mammoth 74 29 9 6 30 235:212 82
    7 Vegas Golden Knights 74 24 8 16 26 232:234 80
    8 Nashville Predators 74 25 9 9 31 220:246 77
    9 Los Angeles Kings 73 19 10 18 26 195:222 76
    10 Seattle Kraken 72 25 7 11 29 206:224 75
    11 Winnipeg Jets 73 25 6 12 30 209:225 74
    12 San Jose Sharks 71 21 12 7 31 215:253 73
    13 St. Louis Blues 72 27 4 11 30 191:227 73
    14 Calgary Flames 73 24 7 8 34 189:225 70
    15 Chicago Blackhawks 73 20 7 13 33 189:239 67
    16 Vancouver Canucks 72 14 7 8 43 185:273 50

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Tampa Bay Lightning 73 37 9 6 21 267:203 98
    2 Carolina Hurricanes 73 33 13 6 21 258:216 98
    3 Buffalo Sabres 74 37 8 8 21 259:218 98
    4 Montreal Canadiens 73 30 12 10 21 258:233 94
    5 Boston Bruins 73 30 11 8 24 246:227 90
    6 New York Islanders 74 28 14 5 27 216:209 89
    7 Pittsburgh Penguins 73 29 7 16 21 250:234 88
    8 Columbus Blue Jackets 73 27 11 11 24 234:222 87
    9 Detroit Red Wings 73 28 11 8 26 215:218 86
    10 Ottawa Senators 73 32 6 10 25 244:224 86
    11 Philadelphia Flyers 72 23 13 12 24 214:218 84
    12 Washington Capitals 74 31 6 9 28 232:219 83
    13 New Jersey Devils 72 25 12 2 33 199:220 76
    14 Toronto Maple Leafs 74 23 8 13 30 230:260 75
    15 Florida Panthers 73 27 8 3 35 216:244 73
    16 New York Rangers 74 21 9 9 35 211:232 69

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 4 (20.9%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 5.38 (15.55%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.25 (13.37%)

    4. Dallas Stars: 11 (7.6%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 14 (5.97%)

    6. Vegas Golden Knights: 15 (5.57%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 17 (4.92%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 17.5 (4.78%)

    9. Ottawa Senators: 26 (3.21%)

    10. Utah Mammoth: 28.5 (2.93%)

    11. Pittsburgh Penguins: 36 (2.32%)

    12. Montreal Canadiens: 36 (2.32%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 38.5 (2.17%)

    14. Columbus Blue Jackets: 38.5 (2.17%)

    15. New York Islanders: 64 (1.31%)

    16. Los Angeles Kings: 71.5 (1.17%)

    17. Detroit Red Wings: 78.5 (1.06%)

    18. Boston Bruins: 78.5 (1.06%)

    19. Nashville Predators: 201 (0.42%)

    20. Philadelphia Flyers: 401 (0.21%)

    21. Winnipeg Jets: 501 (0.17%)

    22. Seattle Kraken: 501 (0.17%)

    23. Washington Capitals: 651 (0.13%)

    24. San Jose Sharks: 876 (0.1%)

    25. St. Louis Blues: 1001 (0.08%)

    26. New Jersey Devils: 1126 (0.07%)

    27. Florida Panthers: 1251 (0.07%)

    28. Toronto Maple Leafs: 1251 (0.07%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 1251 (0.07%)

    30. Chicago Blackhawks: 1251 (0.07%)

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