3 Jan 2027 · 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov 2026 | 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?
3 January 2027, at Benchmark International Arena. The chances update until the start, and live during the game where there's a live feed.