Buffalo Sabres vs Tampa Bay Lightning predictions, Mar 08, 2026

Mar 06, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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Buffalo Sabres

Tampa Bay Lightning

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On March 8, 2026, the Buffalo Sabres will host the Tampa Bay Lightning in what promises to be an intriguing matchup in the NHL. The Sabres come into this game on a dominant run, having won their last five matches. Their recent form highlights a well-rounded tactical approach, with a combination of effective offensive strategies and solid defensive play, which has proven instrumental in their success.

In contrast, the Lightning have struggled, securing only one victory in their last five outings. This dip in form has raised questions about their consistency and ability to perform under pressure. Nonetheless, Tampa Bay’s roster boasts a wealth of experience, and they will be looking to turn their fortunes around against a formidable opponent.

Bookmakers currently favor the away team slightly, placing odds at 2.28 for a Lightning win compared to 2.75 for a Sabres victory. Probability models suggest a 36.5% chance of a home win against a 41.1% likelihood for an away win, indicating a competitive encounter ahead. Experts anticipate a high-scoring game, with predictions leaning towards a 3:4 final score. As both teams vie for crucial points in the standings, fans can expect an exciting showdown in Buffalo.

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Buffalo
35.3%		 Draw
22.2%		 Tampa Bay
42.4%

Prediction (the most likely score): 3:4

Outrights of NHL Tampa Bay Lightning: 17.04% Buffalo Sabres: 3.53%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
MarathonBet 2.75 4.36 2.28
Pinnacle 2.67 4.25 2.23

Latest Results

05.03.26 Pittsburgh Penguins – Buffalo Sabres – 1:5
03.03.26 Buffalo Sabres – Vegas Golden Knights – 3:2
28.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Buffalo Sabres – 2:6
27.02.26 Florida Panthers – Buffalo Sabres – 2:3
25.02.26 New Jersey Devils – Buffalo Sabres – 1:2		 05.03.26 Winnipeg Jets – Tampa Bay Lightning – 4:1
03.03.26 Minnesota Wild – Tampa Bay Lightning – 5:1
28.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Buffalo Sabres – 2:6
26.02.26 Carolina Hurricanes – Tampa Bay Lightning – 5:4
25.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Toronto Maple Leafs – 4:2

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 2 in the zone Promotion ~ NHL (Play Offs: )).
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 2.
  • Buffalo has been on a winning streak and is in great shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Tampa Bay‘s performance has dropped in recent matches (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • Recently, Buffalo has had a series of away games.
  • The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.
  • We predict that Buffalo will win today’s game, with odds of 2.71.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Buffalo won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 12 matches, and goals 68:80. (average 3.4:4).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Buffalo won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 29:32. (average 3.2:3.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    28.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Buffalo Sabres – 2:6
    03.02.26 Tampa Bay Lightning – Buffalo Sabres – 4:3 OT
    13.04.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Buffalo Sabres – 7:4
    05.04.25 Buffalo Sabres – Tampa Bay Lightning – 3:2 penalties
    06.03.25 Tampa Bay Lightning – Buffalo Sabres – 6:5

    Standings

    Main

    Western Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Colorado Avalanche 60 38 3 9 10 230:149 91
    2 Dallas Stars 61 31 7 9 14 212:165 85
    3 Minnesota Wild 62 23 13 10 16 209:180 82
    4 Vegas Golden Knights 62 21 8 14 19 205:197 72
    5 Anaheim Ducks 61 20 14 3 24 205:212 71
    6 Utah Mammoth 62 26 7 4 25 196:169 70
    7 Edmonton Oilers 62 22 8 8 24 220:210 68
    8 Seattle Kraken 61 23 6 9 23 173:179 67
    9 San Jose Sharks 59 18 12 4 25 186:207 64
    10 Los Angeles Kings 61 16 9 14 22 160:182 64
    11 Nashville Predators 62 21 7 8 26 185:213 64
    12 Winnipeg Jets 61 21 4 10 26 175:187 60
    13 Chicago Blackhawks 61 18 5 10 28 163:195 56
    14 St. Louis Blues 61 22 1 9 29 159:210 55
    15 Calgary Flames 61 20 4 7 30 150:185 55
    16 Vancouver Canucks 61 12 6 7 36 157:230 43

    Eastern Conference

    Pl W WO LO L Pts
    1 Carolina Hurricanes 61 29 10 6 16 214:175 84
    2 Tampa Bay Lightning 60 29 9 4 18 211:162 80
    3 Buffalo Sabres 62 31 6 6 19 214:184 80
    4 Detroit Red Wings 62 24 11 7 20 185:187 77
    5 Montreal Canadiens 60 22 11 9 18 213:200 75
    6 Pittsburgh Penguins 61 27 4 13 17 205:180 75
    7 New York Islanders 63 23 12 5 23 186:182 75
    8 Boston Bruins 61 26 8 5 22 205:194 73
    9 Columbus Blue Jackets 61 22 10 8 21 196:193 72
    10 Ottawa Senators 61 24 6 9 22 205:194 69
    11 Washington Capitals 63 26 5 7 25 199:189 69
    12 Philadelphia Flyers 61 19 9 11 22 177:191 67
    13 Toronto Maple Leafs 63 19 8 11 25 200:221 65
    14 New Jersey Devils 62 20 11 2 29 160:186 64
    15 Florida Panthers 62 24 6 3 29 188:209 63
    16 New York Rangers 61 15 9 8 29 166:192 56

    NHL Outrights

    1. Colorado Avalanche: 3.85 (21.57%)

    2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 4.88 (17.04%)

    3. Carolina Hurricanes: 6.88 (12.08%)

    4. Vegas Golden Knights: 9.5 (8.74%)

    5. Edmonton Oilers: 11 (7.55%)

    6. Dallas Stars: 16.5 (5.03%)

    7. Minnesota Wild: 18 (4.61%)

    8. Buffalo Sabres: 23.5 (3.53%)

    9. Montreal Canadiens: 32.5 (2.56%)

    10. Utah Mammoth: 33.5 (2.48%)

    11. Pittsburgh Penguins: 48.5 (1.71%)

    12. Detroit Red Wings: 51 (1.63%)

    13. Anaheim Ducks: 56 (1.48%)

    14. New York Islanders: 56 (1.48%)

    15. Ottawa Senators: 59 (1.41%)

    16. Washington Capitals: 71 (1.17%)

    17. Columbus Blue Jackets: 71 (1.17%)

    18. Los Angeles Kings: 71 (1.17%)

    19. Florida Panthers: 126 (0.66%)

    20. Boston Bruins: 151 (0.55%)

    21. Winnipeg Jets: 251 (0.33%)

    22. San Jose Sharks: 276 (0.3%)

    23. Seattle Kraken: 276 (0.3%)

    24. Philadelphia Flyers: 276 (0.3%)

    25. New Jersey Devils: 276 (0.3%)

    26. Nashville Predators: 301 (0.28%)

    27. Toronto Maple Leafs: 351 (0.24%)

    28. New York Rangers: 1001 (0.08%)

    29. Calgary Flames: 1251 (0.07%)

    30. St. Louis Blues: 1251 (0.07%)

    31. Chicago Blackhawks: 1251 (0.07%)

    32. Vancouver Canucks: 1751 (0.05%)

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