Sabres vs. Rangers Prediction & Picks - April 8

A pair of clubs at opposite ends of their conference's standings, the Buffalo Sabres (third in the Eastern Conference at 47-23-8) and the New York Rangers (16th in the Eastern Conference at 33-36-9), square off on Wednesday, April 8 at 7 p.m. ET on TNT.

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Get ready for this showdown with a look at who we predict will come out on top in Wednesday's contest.

The Rangers' offense has scored 36 goals over their past 10 games, while their defense has conceded 21 goals. They have had 32 power-play opportunities during that time, and have scored nine goals (28.1%). They are 5-4-1 over those contests.

Sabres vs. Rangers Predictions for Wednesday

Our computer projections model for this contest calls for a final result of Rangers 4, Sabres 2.

• Moneyline Pick: Rangers (+120)
• Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
• Spread Pick: Rangers (+1.5)

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Sabres Splits and Trends

• The Sabres (47-23-8 overall) have an 8-8-16 record in matchups that have needed overtime.
• Buffalo is 10-3-8 (28 points) in its 21 games decided by one goal.
• In the eight games this season the Sabres scored just one goal, they finished 0-7-1.
• Buffalo has scored a pair of goals in 15 games this season (6-9-0 record, 12 points).
• The Sabres have scored more than two goals in 52 games (41-4-7, 89 points).
• In the 27 games when Buffalo has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up 40 points after finishing 18-5-4.
• In the 32 games this season in which it has outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 19-11-2 (40 points).
• The Sabres have been outshot by opponents in 46 games, going 28-12-6 to record 62 points.

Rangers Splits and Trends

• The Rangers (33-36-9 overall) have posted a record of 9-9-18 in matchups that have required OT this season.
• In the 27 games New York has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
• In 12 games this season when the Rangers ended a game with only one goal, they earned a total of three points (1-10-1).
• New York has earned 12 points (3-7-6 record) this season when scoring two goals .
• The Rangers have earned 60 points in their 41 games with more than two goals scored.
• This season, New York has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 29 games has a record of 17-9-3 in those matchups.
• When outshooting its opponent this season, New York is 12-10-4 (28 points).
• The Rangers' opponents have had more shots in 49 games. The Rangers finished 19-25-5 in those contests (43 points).

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Sabres vs. Rangers Game Time and TV Channel

• When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7 p.m. ET
• TV Channel: TNT
• Live Stream: Watch this match on HBO Max (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Where: Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York

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