Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres Prediction, 11/23/2025 NHL Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Carolina Hurricanes vs Buffalo Sabres

Date: Sunday, November 23, 2025

Location: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY

TV: MSG Network

Odds/Point Spread: Hurricanes (-145) Sabres (+125)

KeyBank Center is the location where the Buffalo Sabres (7-9-4) will meet the Carolina Hurricanes (13-5-2) on Sunday. The line on this matchup has the Hurricanes at -145 while the Sabres are sitting at +125. The total is set at 6.5.

The Carolina Hurricanes had a decent effort after finishing in a 3-3 tie against the Wild their last time on the ice. The Hurricanes were neither impressive or disappointing offensively in this game. In the game, they netted 3 of the 45 shots they put on goal. Moreover, they had 2 opportunities with more players on the ice but weren't able to convert one of them into a goal. Carolina accumulated 2 mins in the box in this game.

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At even strength, the Hurricanes have allowed the opponent to score 44 goals while having 65 of their own. Carolina Hurricanes opponents have tallied 63 power play tries (17th in pro hockey) and have scored 13 goals in those attempts. In relation to their scoring capabilities, the Carolina Hurricanes have accounted for 72 goals (3rd in pro hockey) on the campaign and have allowed 57. Carolina has taken 683 shots and holds a shot percentage of 10.5%. For the current season, they have accumulated 28 points and their points percentage is sitting at .700. The Hurricanes have had 514 shots attempted against them and are the owners of a save percentage of .889. Carolina comes into the game with 56 power play chances and they have notched 7 goals out of those advantages, earning them a rate of 12.50%.

The man in goal for this game is Frederik Andersen. Andersen has participated in 528 contests during his pro hockey career. He has amassed a mark of 313-139-55 and was named the starter in 514 games. The opposition has racked up 1,307 goals against Andersen in his pro hockey career and his goals against average is 2.54. Andersen has seen 15,297 shots taken against him and has gathered 13,990 saves. His save percentage is .915 in his 27,429 minutes in the crease. From the beginning of his pro career to now, Andersen has accrued 293 quality starts and his rate for quality starts is .570.

When they were on the ice last, Buffalo faced the Flames in a game where the Sabres ended up taking the loss by a tally of 6-2. The Sabres notched 2 goals of the 30 shots on goal they pursued. They had 3 power play attempts in this outing but weren't able to notch a goal.

The Sabres are sitting with 47 goals at even strength and 10 goals (26th in the league) while having a power play advantage. Buffalo has attempted 559 shots (20th in pro hockey) and has a shot percentage of 10.20%, while allowing their opponents 639 shots. This season, the Buffalo Sabres have a total of 57 goals, 18 points, in addition to a points percentage of .450. They have granted a total of 71 goals to be scored by way of 65 goals at even strength and 6 goals while they had less men on the ice. They have a tally of 61 chances on the power play and they have a power play rate of 16.39%. They have accumulated a penalty kill rate of 89.83% on their opponents 59 power play opportunities, and their save percentage is 88.9%.

Across the ice you will find Colten Ellis in goal. The opposition is averaging 3.40 goals per game and he has surrendered 17 goals in total. Ellis' quality start rate comes out to 40.0% and he has 2 quality starts in his professional career. He has started in 5 games and has played 12 mins. Ellis is sitting with a career record of 3-2-0 and has played in 5 games. He has recorded 146 saves out of the 163 shots tried, giving him a rate of .896.

Who will win tonight's NHL game against the spread or moneyline?

Tony's Pick: Take Carolina (-145)

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