Stars vs. Sabres betting odds and trends

The Dallas Stars are -155 on the moneyline against the Buffalo Sabres (+130) on Tuesday, despite this matchup being played at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.

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Moneyline

Stars to win vs Sabres -155

Bet $20, Payout $32.90

Stars vs. Sabres Game Info & Betting Lines

  • Date: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
  • Time: 7:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: ESPN+
  • Location: Buffalo, New York
  • Venue: KeyBank Center
  • Favorite: Stars (-155)
  • Underdog: Sabres (+130)
  • Over/under: 6
  • Live Stream: Fubo (Watch for free)

Stars vs. Sabres Quick Facts

  • Dallas and its opponent have scored over 6 goals only once this season.
  • In 57.1% of Buffalo’s previous games this season (4/7), the teams combined to score more than Tuesday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • Tuesday’s over/under is 0.2 above the combined goal-scoring average of 5.8 for these two teams.
  • The 5.2 goals per game that these two clubs concede combined are 0.8 less than the 6-goal over/under set for this match.

Stars vs. Sabres Season Stat Insights

  • The Stars offense’s 17 total goals (2.8 per game) rank 16th in the NHL.
  • On defense, the Stars have been one of the best units in league play, conceding only nine goals to rank second.
  • The team has the league’s third-best goal differential at +8 this season.
  • The Sabres have the league’s eighth-best scoring offense (21 total goals, 3.0 per game).
  • The Sabres have conceded 3.7 goals per game, 26 total, which ranks 30th among NHL teams.
  • Their 26th-ranked goal differential is -5.

Stars vs. Sabres Moneyline Insights

  • Dallas has won four of its five games as a favorite this season.
  • In four games with lower than -155 moneyline odds this season, the Stars have won three.
  • The moneyline odds imply that Dallas has a 60.8% chance of winning this game.
  • Buffalo has played as the underdog on the moneyline four times this season, and won one time.
  • Buffalo has played with moneyline odds of +130 or longer once this season and lost that game.
  • The Sabres have a 43.5% chance to win this game (implied from the moneyline).

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Stars vs. Sabres Leaders

Stars Leaders

  • Roope Hintz has been imperative to Dallas’ offense this season, recording seven points in six games.
  • With zero goals and seven assists, Logan Stankoven is one of the most important offensive options for Dallas with his seven points (1.2 per game).
  • On 13 shots (for two goals) and four assists, Mason Marchment has contributed six points this season.
  • In four games played this season, Jake Oettinger (4-0-0) has allowed six goals.

Sabres Leaders

  • Alex Tuch has totaled two goals and five assists in seven games for Buffalo, good for seven points.
  • Tage Thompson has racked up six points this season, with four goals and two assists.
  • John-Jason Peterka is a key player on offense for Buffalo with four goals and two assists.
  • Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen is 1-2-1 this season, amassing 111 saves and giving up 13 goals (3.3 goals against average) with an .895 save percentage (32nd in the league).

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