Betting on today’s Blackhawks and Sabres game? Catch the action at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY, as the Sabres host this showdown at 7:30 ET on TNT. This non-conference matchup, a notable game on the NHL Schedule, has an over/under of 6 goals, and the Sabres are favored to win at home vs. the Blackhawks.
Here is a look at some Blackhawks vs Sabres betting picks that should help you make winning picks for this game, considering NHL Odds and team performances.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres Odds
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Overall Game Info & Outlook
- Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres
- The Chicago Blackhawks come into this matchup with an overall record of 13-29-2 and 4-18-1 on the road this year.
- The Buffalo Sabres come into this matchup with an overall record of 19-21-4 and 10-11-1 at home this year.
Chicago Blackhawks vs Buffalo Sabres Betting Preview
Chicago Blackhawks Preview
The Blackhawks’ performance is crucial in crafting Blackhawks vs Sabres betting picks. Heading into today’s game, the Blackhawks are in 15th place in the Western Conference with a record of 13-29-2. On the road, Chicago has gone 4-18-1 this season, and they have lost their last five games away from home. Against NHL teams in the Western Conference, the Blackhawks have gone 8-18 this year, and they have lost three straight games as the underdog.
Over their last ten games, Chicago has gone just 2-8, and they have gone 2-3 in their last five games. As the underdog this season, the Blackhawks have gone 12-28-2, and they have lost three straight games when they are the underdog. So far this year, the Blackhawks have been the underdog in 42 of their 44 games.
Chicago enters this game with a puck line record of 20-24 and a scoring margin of -1.4 goals per contest, they have struggled on the road, making NHL matchups like this challenging. Their puck line record as the underdog is 20-22, and they have lost their last two games vs. the puck line.
So far, the Blackhawks have 23 losses by more than one goal compared to just five wins by multiple goals. Their puck line record on the road this season is 8-15, and their average scoring margin away from home is at -2.2 goals per contest.
This season, the Blackhawks have an over/under record of 17-25-2. Throughout the season, they have played 19 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 5.9 goals per game.
- Through their last three road games, Chicago has a puck line record of just 1-2. However, their overall record was 0-3 while averaging 1 goal per game.
- Going back to their previous five games as the underdog, Chicago has a puck line mark of 3-2 while going 1-4 straight up.
- Over their last five games, the Blackhawks have an over/under record of 1-4 and are 3-2 vs. the spread.
Offensively, the Blackhawks come into the game at 2.2 goals per contest placing 30th in the NHL. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are in 31st position in the league. The Blackhawks went 1-8 in games where they had more shots than their opponents. However, in games with fewer shots on goal, their record was 12-19.
In terms of defense, the Blackhawks head into the game ranked 6th in goals allowed, essential NHL Stats to consider. On average, opponents are taking 32.4 shots per game against Chicago. So far, they are 25th in shutouts, achieving 1 shutout.
Buffalo Sabres Preview
At home this season, the Sabres have gone 10-11-1 and have been favored in 16 of their 44 games. Overall, Buffalo is 19-21-4 and sits in 14th place in the Eastern Conference. Against other teams from the East, the Sabres have gone 13-17.
Over their last 10 games, Buffalo has gone 5-5 and has won two straight games as the favorite. In their last five games, the Sabres have gone 3-2.
At home this year, the Sabres have a puck line record of 9-13 and an average scoring margin of -0.3 goals per game. So far, Buffalo has been favored in 16 of their games, and their puck line record as the favorite is 5-11. Over their last three games, the Sabres have gone 3-0 against the puck line.
Overall, Buffalo has 14 wins by multiple goals compared to just five wins by one goal. In their last ten games at home, the Sabres have a puck line record of 5-5.
This season, the Sabres’ have an over/under record of 19-24-1. Throughout the season, they have played 20 games that did not exceed the 6 over/under line. On average, their games are averaging 6.2 goals per game.
- Buffalo has played well in their previous three home games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 1. The team also performed well vs the puck line at 3-0.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Sabres have a puck line record of 2-1 and a straight-up mark of 2-1.
- In their last five games, the Sabres have an over/under record of 2-3 and are 4-1 vs. the spread.
When looking at their offense, the Sabres have an average of 3 goals per game this season, positioning themselves 20th in the NHL, a key point for Blackhawks vs Sabres betting picks. In terms of shots on goal per game, they are ranked 11th in the league. Buffalo’s offense comes into the game ranked 29th in power-play goals. And in terms of shorthanded goals, they are 19th in the NHL.
The Sabres defense is currently 23rd in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 29.3 shots per game against Buffalo. In terms of shutouts, they come into the game ranked 19th with 2 shutouts.
- BetNow: Buffalo Sabres -278
- BetOnline: Buffalo Sabres -278
- BetUS: Buffalo Sabres -278
- Bovada: Buffalo Sabres -278
- MyBookie: Buffalo Sabres -278
Chicago Blackhawks at Buffalo Sabres Odds & Picks
Odds for this Matchup:
There will be plenty of Bovada NHL odds for this matchup, and they are going to go much deeper than simply betting on the spread. You can combine NHL bets in order to put together a solid parlay, and there are times in which those NHL odds work together in a big way.
- Chicago Blackhawks +1.5 +221 Over 6
- Buffalo Sabres -1.5 -278 Under 6
Recommended Pick: Chicago Blackhawks +1.5
For Blackhawks vs Sabres betting picks, the Blackhawks covering +1.5 seems a solid choice. If you’re considering a direct moneyline bet, the Sabres is the choice to make. However, with a payout of -278, you might want to use this bet as a building block for a parlay.
For my recommended choice in the puck line, I’m leaning towards the Blackhawks to cover. Even if the Sabres secure a straight-up win, this game is expected to be tightly contested, and the Blackhawks should cover the puck line.
When considering the over/under line, which is currently at 6 goals, we believe that this game will go over that threshold, and we recommend wagering on the over.
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