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Each of the Sabres' last seven games against Eastern Conference opponents have gone OVER the total goals line.

The 'Over 1.5 Goals Period 1' market has hit in each of the Sabres' last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.

The home team has covered the puck line in each of the last six games between the Hurricanes and Sabres.

Ryan McLeod has recorded at least one point in each of his last six appearances against the Hurricanes.

Rasmus Dahlin has recorded at least one assist in each of his last six appearances with the Sabres as underdogs against Eastern Conference opponents.

Nikolaj Ehlers has recorded at least one point in nine of the Hurricanes' last 10 games.

Tage Thompson has scored a goal in each of the Sabres' last five games.

The home team has won each of the last eight games between the Hurricanes and Sabres.

Alex Tuch has scored a goal in each of the Sabres' last four games against Eastern Conference opponents.

The Sabres have won the first period in five of their last six day games at KeyBank Center following a win.

Taylor Hall has recorded an assist in four of his last five appearances against former teams.

Mattias Samuelsson has scored a goal in three of the Sabres' last four games.