22 Nov 2026 · Benchmark International Arena
Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning
We have Tampa Bay Lightning at 59.9% and Buffalo Sabres at 40.1%.
Ratings going in: Lightning 1567, Sabres 1523, plus 35 for playing at home.
Expected starting goalies: BUF (C. Ellis) -0.0 goals saved per start against its usual; TB (D. Hildeby) -0.3 goals saved per start against its usual. Net 9 rating points to BUF.
Form coming in
Last five results before this game: Buffalo Sabres WLWLL, Tampa Bay Lightning WWWLW.
Other meetings this season
| Date | Game | Score | Pre-game chance of the winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Nov 2026 | Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres | 8–3 | 49% |
| Date | Game | Away | Home |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Jan 2027 | Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning | 40% | 60% |
| 5 Apr 2027 | Tampa Bay Lightning at Buffalo Sabres | 50% | 50% |
The teams
Questions and answers
Who will win Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning?
PodiumOracle's model makes Tampa Bay Lightning the favourite at 60%, with Buffalo Sabres at 40%. It's a chance, not a certainty: a 60% favourite still loses 40% of the time.
When and where is Buffalo Sabres at Tampa Bay Lightning?
22 November 2026, at Benchmark International Arena. The chances update until the start, and live during the game where there's a live feed.