Sabres vs. Penguins Preview, Odds, and Picks (Mar 5)
Two of the teams in direct competition for Eastern Conference playoff spots will lock horns on March 5, as the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Buffalo Sabres. Find our picks here.
How to Watch
- When: Thursday, March 5, 2026. 7:00 PM ET
- Where: PPG Paints Arena, Pittsburgh
- How to Watch: ESPN+
Buffalo Sabres vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Odds
| Game Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Buffalo Sabres | Â TBA |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | Â TBA |
Buffalo Sabres vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Head-to-Head
The Pittsburgh Penguins have dominated previous head-to-head encounters between these teams, winning 119 of the previous 240 in regulation. Meanwhile, they have won 57% of the clashes at PPG Paints Arena.
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Game Preview
It has been a consistent NHL campaign to this point for the Pittsburgh Penguins, and the franchise sit in the midst of the playoff hunt. They will be aiming to respond this week, though, after losing 2-1 on the road against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.
Despite that loss, the Penguins still sit second in the Metropolitan Division, while only the Hurricanes and Islanders have achieved a better defensive record in the division to this point. Their overall record over the last ten remains strong, having won six times and losing just twice in regulation.
However, the in-form team coming into this clash is undeniably the Buffalo Sabres. The visitors sit second in the Atlantic Division, and they are within two points of the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Buffalo have been in electric form since the mid-season break, winning each of their last four. The Sabres have also recorded victories in seven of their last ten, losing just twice in regulation over the same period.
Last time out, the Sabres landed a hard-fought 3-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, with goals being scored by Tage Thompson, Owen Power, and Jason Zucker.
Buffalo Sabres vs. Pittsburgh Penguins Picks
An interesting clash is set for the NHL on Thursday. However, we like the chances of the ultra-consistent Sabres, who have been offensively strong since the Winter Olympic break.
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