Saturday’s NHL slate features an outing between the favored Buffalo Sabres (1-4-1, -148 on the moneyline to win on the road) and the Chicago Blackhawks (2-2-1, +124 moneyline odds) at 8:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
Tune in on ESPN+ as the Sabres and the Blackhawks hit the ice.
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Game Info & Odds
When: Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 8:00 PM ET
TV Channel: ESPN+
Live Stream: Fubo
Live Stream: ESPN+
Where: United Center in Chicago, Illinois
Favorite: Sabres (-148)
Underdog: Blackhawks (+124)
Over/under: 6
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Prediction
Puck Line Pick:
Blackhawks (+1.5)
Pick OU:
Over (6)
Score Prediction:
Blackhawks 4 – Sabres 2
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Sabres and Blackhawks Betting Trends
Buffalo and its opponent have gone over 6 combined goals in three of six games this season.
Chicago and its opponent have combined to score more than 6 goals in three of five games this season.
These two teams are scoring 5.4 goals per game between them, 0.6 fewer than this game’s over/under.
These teams surrender 6.8 goals per game combined, 0.8 more than this game’s total.
The Sabres have been listed as a moneyline favorite only two other times so far this season, and went 0-2 in those games.
The Blackhawks have been made an underdog four times this season, and won once.
Sabres Stats & Insights
The Sabres’ 2.8 average goals per game add up to 17 total, which makes them the 11th-ranked scoring team in the NHL.
The Sabres are ranked 30th in NHL play in goals against this season, having conceded 24 total goals (four per game).
They’re ranked 28th in the league with a -7 goal differential .
The Sabres connect on 10.2% of their shots, ranking 17th in the league.
The Sabres have yet to shut out an opponent this season, averaging 21.7 hits and 13.3 blocked shots per game.
They have totaled 17 goals during that stretch.
Defensively, the Sabres have given up 22 goals (3.7 per game) in those 10 outings.
Blackhawks Stats & Insights
The Blackhawks have scored 13 goals this season (2.6 per game) to rank 16th in the league.
The Blackhawks have allowed 14 total goals (2.8 per game) to rank 12th.
They have a -1 goal differential, which ranks 17th in the league.
The 9.9% shooting percentage the Blackhawks have amassed ranks 21st in the league.
The Blackhawks have not shut out an opponent this season. They average 16.4 hits and 19.8 blocked shots per game.
They are scoring at just a 2.6 goals-per-game average (13 total) during that stretch.
On the defensive end, the Blackhawks have given up just 2.4 goals per game (12 total) over those 10 outings.
Sabres Key Players to Watch
Alex Tuch has been a top contributor on Buffalo this season, with six points in six games.
John-Jason Peterka has three goals and one assist to total four points (0.7 per game).
Ukko-Pekka Luukkonen has a record of 0-2-1. He has allowed 11 goals (3.69 goals against average) and racked up 76 saves.
Blackhawks Key Players to Watch
Connor Bedard is an important part of the offense for Chicago, with seven points this season. He has put up one goal and six assists in five games.
Teuvo Teravainen has made a big impact for Chicago this season with seven points, thanks to three goals and four assists.
Petr Mrazek has a .908 save percentage (26th in the league), with 99 total saves, while giving up 10 goals (2.5 goals against average). He has put together a 2-2-0 record between the posts for Chicago this season.
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Injuries
Sabres: Nicolas Aube-Kubel: Lower Body (Out)
Blackhawks: Laurent Brossoit: Knee (Out), Artyom Levshunov: Foot (Out), Alec Martinez: Lower Body (Out), Joey Anderson: Illness (Questionable), Patrick Maroon: Undisclosed (Questionable)
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