The Buffalo Sabres (12-19-4), losers of eight straight home games, host the Chicago Blackhawks (12-21-2) at KeyBank Center on Friday at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN2.
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Before this matchup, here is who we predict to emerge victorious in Friday's hockey game.
In the past 10 games, the Blackhawks have registered a 4-6-0 record after putting up 29 total goals (four power-play goals on 21 power-play opportunities during that span, for a conversion rate of 19.0%). Their opponents have scored a combined 31 goals in those games.
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Predictions for Friday
Our computer projection model for this contest expects a final tally of Sabres 4, Blackhawks 3.
- Moneyline Pick: Sabres (-165)
- Total Pick: No Pick - Predicted Margin Negligible
- Spread Pick: Blackhawks (+1.5)
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Sabres Splits and Trends
- The Sabres (12-19-4 overall) have a 3-4-7 record in games that have needed overtime.
- Buffalo is 3-5-3 (nine points) in its 11 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Sabres scored just one goal, they've finished 1-6-0 (two points).
- Buffalo has taken three points from the seven games this season when it scored a pair of goals (1-5-1 record).
- The Sabres are 10-6-3 in the 19 games when they have scored more than two goals (to register 23 points).
- In the 13 games when Buffalo has recorded a lone power-play goal, it has a 6-6-1 record (13 points).
- In the 12 games when it outshot its opponent, Buffalo is 4-7-1 (nine points).
- The Sabres have been outshot by opponents 23 times, and went 8-12-3 (19 points).
Blackhawks Splits and Trends
- The Blackhawks have a 2-2-4 record in overtime contests this season and a 12-21-2 overall record.
- In the 11 games Chicago has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up eight points.
- This season the Blackhawks scored only one goal in eight games and they finished 0-7-1 in those matchups.
- Chicago has five points (2-9-1) when scoring exactly two goals this season.
- The Blackhawks have scored three or more goals in 15 games, earning 20 points from those contests.
- This season, Chicago has capitalized on a single power-play goal in 10 games and picked up eight points with a record of 4-6-0.
- When outshooting its opponent this season, Chicago is 3-8-0 (six points).
- The Blackhawks have been outshot by opponents in 23 games, going 8-13-2 to register 18 points.
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Team Stats Comparison
| Sabres Rank | Sabres AVG | Blackhawks AVG | Blackhawks Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th | 2.94 | Goals Scored | 2.57 | 28th |
| 27th | 3.4 | Goals Allowed | 3.2 | 23rd |
| 25th | 27.4 | Shots | 25.6 | 30th |
| 20th | 29 | Shots Allowed | 29.5 | 26th |
| 29th | 14.71% | Power Play % | 22.47% | 11th |
| 23rd | 76.99% | Penalty Kill % | 85.29% | 4th |
Sabres vs. Blackhawks Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Friday, December 27, 2024 at 7:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN2
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- Where: KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York
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