Data Skrive:
The Buffalo Sabres are -148 on the moneyline versus the Chicago Blackhawks (+124) on Saturday, despite this matchup taking place at United Center in Chicago.
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Sabres to win vs Blackhawks -148
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Betting Lines
- Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Venue: United Center
- Favorite: Sabres (-148)
- Underdog: Blackhawks (+124)
- Over/under: 6
- Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Quick Facts
- Buffalo and its opponent have gone over the current 6-goal total in three of six games this season.
- Chicago has combined with its opponent to score more than 6 goals in three of five games this season.
- Saturday’s over/under is 0.6 above the combined goal-scoring average of 5.4 for these two teams.
- The 6.8 goals per game these two teams are giving up this season are 0.8 more than the 6-goal over/under set for this match.
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Season Stat Insights
- The Sabres are ranked 11th in the league with 17 goals this season, an average of 2.8 per contest.
- On defense, the Sabres have conceded 24 goals (four per game) to rank 30th in league action.
- Their goal differential (-7) ranks them 28th in the league.
- The Blackhawks have the NHL’s 16th-ranked scoring offense (13 total goals, 2.6 per game).
- The Blackhawks have conceded 14 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank 12th.
- Their 17th-ranked goal differential is -1.
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Moneyline Insights
- While playing two games as the moneyline favorite this season, Buffalo is yet to win.
- The Sabres have not had moneyline odds lower than -148 in a game this season.
- Buffalo has a 59.7% chance of winning this game, based on the moneyline odds.
- Chicago has played as the moneyline underdog four times this season, and won one game.
- Chicago is 1-3 when it is underdogs of +124 or longer on the moneyline.
- The Blackhawks have a 44.6% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).
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Sabres vs. Blackhawks Leaders
Sabres Leaders
- A leading offensive player this season for Buffalo, Alex Tuch has put up six points.
- With three goals and one assist, John-Jason Peterka is one of the most important offensive options for Buffalo with his four points (0.7 per game).
- On 19 shots (for three goals) and one assist, Tage Thompson has created four points this season.
- In the three games Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has played this season, his save percentage is .874, 45th in the league.
Blackhawks Leaders
- Connor Bedard’s seven points make him a pivotal offensive option for Chicago. He has put up one goal and six assists in five games.
- Teuvo Teravainen is a top offensive contributor for Chicago with seven total points this season. He has scored three goals and added four assists in five games.
- Seth Jones has five points so far, including one goal and four assists.
- Petr Mrazek has a 2-2-0 record this season, with a .908 save percentage (26th in the league). He has 99 saves, and has allowed 10 goals (2.5 goals against average).
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