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Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Picks and Predictions for Saturday, October 18, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 10/18/2025, 12:45 AM ET

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Florida vs Buffalo Information

The Florida Panthers take a road trip Saturday with a game inside the KeyBank Center at 1:00 PM against the Buffalo Sabres. Florida has three wins and three losses this season, riding a three-game losing streak into this matchup. The Buffalo Sabres stay on their home ice on Saturday with one win and three losses overall following a four-goal victory against Ottawa last time out. Stay in the action with our NHL Picks.

Florida Panthers Preview

Offensively, Florida has been mediocre, averaging 2.5 goals on 27 shots per game, but has scored four total goals during their last three losses. Defensively, Florida has been shaky as well, allowing 2.83 goals on just under 25 shots per game, but has given up an average of four goals per game during their three-game losing streak. Brad Marchand leads the Florida offense this season with six points, along with the team’s leading three goals and three assists. Anton Lundell is second on the roster with five points, while Evan Rodrigues has chipped in heavily with four points in six games played.

Buffalo Sabres Preview

The Buffalo Sabres offense has been inconsistent this season, averaging 2.5 goals and 28.5 shots, but Buffalo scored eight goals in their lone win of the season. Defensively, Buffalo has been mediocre, allowing 3.5 goals per game on just over 34 shots. Zach Benson leads the fourth offense this season with four points to go along with the team’s leading 4 assists. Alex Tuch is tied for second on the roster as one of five players with three points this season. Jason Zucker has chipped in heavily with three points this year to go along with a team-leading three goals through four games played.

Florida Panthers vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction

Florida is the better team in this matchup and will get back to their winning ways on Saturday. Look for the Panthers to control this game on both sides of the puck as they overwhelm a below-average Buffalo team. Take Florida to the job to end their losing streak Saturday on the road in Buffalo. Final Score Prediction, Florida Panthers win 3-1.

Panthers vs Sabres Picks

  • Florida Panthers -155
  • Under 6

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