The Buffalo Sabres will face the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night, seeking redemption after a stunning collapse in their last game. Despite taking an early 2-0 lead against the Seattle Kraken, the Sabres suffered a 6-2 defeat, leaving players and fans questioning what went wrong. Meanwhile, the Hurricanes aim to address their own inconsistencies as they look to regain momentum. The Sabres’ recent loss to Seattle highlighted recurring issues. Buffalo controlled the early game, scoring two goals through Sam Lafferty and Jack Quinn. However, a disastrous 13-minute stretch in the second and third periods saw Seattle score five unanswered goals. Head coach Lindy Ruff didn’t mince words about the performance. The stats tell the story. Seattle outshot Buffalo 14-9 in

Clemson is on fire lately, and they’re heading to Atlanta on Tuesday to take on Georgia Tech in an ACC matchup. Both teams have very different vibes right now: Clemson’s cruising, while Georgia Tech is looking for answers. Clemson’s been killing it, winning four out of their last five games. They just crushed Florida State 77-57 on Saturday, and Chase Hunter was the star of the show with 25 points in his 150th game for the Tigers. This guy is clutch—he’s putting up 17.6 points per game, hitting nearly 45% of his threes, and leading his team like a pro. “Chase has been amazing,” said Clemson coach Brad Brownell. “He’s versatile, unselfish, and just a guy you can count on

The Wisconsin Badgers are back in the AP Top 25 at No. 24 and riding a wave of momentum. They’re set to host Ohio State in Madison, Wis., on Tuesday, aiming for their sixth straight win and a chance to keep climbing in the Big Ten standings. The Badgers (13-3, 3-2 Big Ten) have turned things around in a big way. After losing three straight earlier this season, they’ve now reeled off five wins in a row. Their latest victory, an 80-59 blowout of Minnesota, showcased how dangerous this team can be—even without guard Max Klesmit, who sat out with an ankle injury. Coach Greg Gard is hopeful about Klesmit’s return. “We’ll see how he responds,” Gard said on Monday.

At 10:00 ET, the 13-26 Brooklyn Nets will travel to the Moda Center to take on the 13-25 Portland Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers are currently favored by 6 points, and the over/under line is set at 217.5. Portland is currently on a 2-game losing streak and sits 13th in the Western Conference. Brooklyn has lost 5 straight and is 12th in the East. KATU will have the TV coverage for this non-conference matchup. The Nets fell to 13-26 on the season after a narrow 112-111 loss to the Jazz on Sunday. Brooklyn, who entered the game as +3.5 point underdogs, managed to cover the spread. The total score of 223 points exceeded the pre-game O/U line of 212.5 by